PF55 / PF56 Wet/Dry Vacuum — 20-Gallon Large-Volume Recovery in Stainless or Poly Tank
The Powr-Flite PF55 (stainless steel) and PF56 (polyethylene) are 20-gallon commercial wet/dry vacuums with a 1,200W / 1.6 HP motor delivering 114 CFM and 100" water lift. The step up from the 15-gallon PF53/PF54, these units reduce emptying frequency on high-volume recovery jobs. Both include a 1.5" x 10" swivel hose, 2-piece stainless steel wand, full tool kit, pleated cartridge filter, and washable cloth filter. PF55 weighs 61 lbs; PF56 weighs 52 lbs.
PF55 / PF56 Suction, Tank Selection, and Recovery Volume
At 20 gallons, these units are the workhorse configuration for commercial recovery jobs where a 15-gallon tank fills too frequently to maintain cleaning pace.
20-gallon tank capacity — holds 33% more than the 15-gallon models; fewer emptying interruptions on large water events, construction debris, or multi-room cleaning rotations
1,200W / 1.6 HP motor with 114 CFM and 100" water lift — consistent suction performance from a full tank down to empty without motor strain
Tank options: stainless steel (PF55) at 61 lbs or polyethylene (PF56) at 52 lbs — PF55 tip-and-pour drain for sanitizable stainless applications; PF56 rear drain hose for hands-free draining without lifting a full tank
3-stage filtration with optional paper bag upgrade — pleated cartridge plus washable cloth filter standard; add paper bag (155PB) for a third sealed stage on fine dust recovery
1.5" hose with 360-degree swivel connector — wider diameter reduces clogs on large debris; swivel eliminates kinking when working around obstructions
Front-mount squeegee available (FM200 / FM200H) — optional add-on squeegee system speeds floor water pickup over wide areas; more effective than wand-only recovery on flat floors
PF55 / PF56 Applications and Environments
Water damage restoration contractors use the PF55 stainless model for Category 2 and Category 3 water extraction in residential and light commercial settings where tank sanitization between jobs is required. Janitorial contractors managing large commercial properties — shopping centers, convention centers, and warehouses — use the PF56 poly model for routine wet floor recovery and post-cleaning pickup. Food processing and manufacturing facilities use the 20-gallon capacity for wash-down recovery where continuous emptying of a smaller unit would interrupt cleaning workflows. School districts running summer maintenance programs use both models for large-area floor stripping and wax removal recovery.
Box Contents and Optional Accessories
Ships with 1.5" x 10" swivel hose, 2-piece stainless steel wand, crevice tool, dusting tool, 14" rug tool, and 14" squeegee tool. Pleated cartridge and washable cloth filter installed. Front-mount squeegee (FM200 for PF55, FM200H for PF56), replacement paper bags (155PB), cloth filter assembly (WD4 for PF55, WD3 for PF56), and pleated synthetic filter cartridge (WD36) available separately.
This product comes with a full manufacturer's warranty. All warranty claims are handled directly by the manufacturer.
For specific warranty details, please contact us at +1 (978) 295-7538 or email info@uscleaningtools.com
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