Makita - VC013GLZ01 40Vmax XGT Brushless 7.5L AWS Wet & Dry Vacuum

You only need the 013 if you want AWS. It does everything the 014 does.

The VC013G does not ship with a longer hose in all markets. They both come with the same hose in NZ

The VC013G with AWS ships with a long hose, the VC014G with a short hose. The machines are the same motor, but Makita publishes the actual measurement from the end of the hose.

Agree. Also it appears only the VC014G can accept the fleece filter bag. That seems odd, but it also seems they are promoting the VC013G as the dust extractor for use with cutting tools, and the 14 as the portable vacuum.

works so good my wife stole it from me i got the 18v came in the makita tool bundle. used it for my truck for awhile then my wife seen and had the long tube she took it and use it for the house. it has better power than most vacuum i have a ton of 18 v battery that i don’t use. i transfer over the 40v and i think the 40 v vac has more power in my opinion but she swears by the 18v

The only vac imo that is a good battery main replacement are the xgt 40v. There i have a twin 18v which is main or battery and it's amazing on mains and pretty good on battery. I have had a few of the stick vacs and they are 'ok' for a quick run round but you would still want a 'proper' vac as well

I just got the XGT from Japan so I can get the cyclone. I like it so far and it does a good job. (I do have hardwood floors no carpet)

Cordless stick vacuums are all more or less disposable, even the expensive ones. The designs are updated frequently and are not made to be repaired, even if you’re able to find parts. I have a Makita cordless which should last a while for quick jobs, but it’s not very powerful. My home vacuum is a 15 year old Miele Swing H1 stick vacuum. It’s corded, but light and powerful, and the bags make everything so much cleaner and more convenient. Personally, I find the cord less annoying than charging. My parents’ heavily used Sebo Airbelt D1 canister vacuum is around 20 years old. Both work perfectly. If I were in the market for a new vacuum, I would buy a Sebo as they are super durable, easily repaired, and very well designed. If I were on a budget, I’d purchase a used Miele. If you want something older, vintage Electrolux vacuums are great once the inevitable deferred maintenance is taken care of. We have a canister vacuum from the seventies at one house and an upright from the nineties at another, both of which are going strong, and both of which have bags and many spare parts readily available.

I have the makita cordless vacuum. It’s great, cheap and really light (also comes in pink btw). Purchased in The Netherlands

For corded, I have an Irish Ohyama model of some variety I bought 9 years ago that still does the job just fine when needed (though we mostly use a Makita cordless these days since it's more convenient).