Shop-Vac identifies catalog number 5870400 as the E87S450, a 4-gallon green/gray AllAround Plus wet/dry vacuum. That manufacturer cross-reference is more useful for identifying an older machine than an undated collection of customer reviews. Check the label on the actual unit before ordering accessories or deciding whether a listing matches it.
Confirmed identity and remaining gaps
The manufacturer’s E87S450 parts-list page explicitly associates that model with catalog number 5870400. It does not by itself establish the condition, included accessory bundle or warranty of a unit offered by a particular seller.
The earlier review repeated old price, cord, hose and warranty claims without a dated specification record. This revision does not present those as newly verified facts. Ask for the manual and an itemized accessory list for the exact machine, particularly if it is used or older stock.
Think about the capacity and handling
A compact vacuum may be easier to store, but a nominal tank-size label is not a promise of usable liquid pickup right to the brim. Follow the manual’s operating limits. Consider how often you would need to empty it and whether the tank will be manageable when loaded.
Inspect wheels, handle, latches and hose connections on the actual unit. The old article’s anecdotes about wheels falling off are not a measured failure rate. Equally, positive customer comments do not establish that a used vacuum is sound. Stop using equipment with a loose or damaged component until it is correctly addressed.
Verify filters for the work you intend
Shop-Vac explains that filter choice depends on the material being collected. Confirm compatibility with E87S450 and follow its manual when changing between wet and dry pickup. A filter advertised as fitting “Shop-Vac” may not fit every model.
Do not assume that a filter is washable, that a paper bag is reusable, or that fitting a HEPA-labeled component makes the complete machine certified for hazardous dust. Ordinary household cleanup and regulated hazardous-material work are different uses. Do not collect hot material or flammable liquids with an ordinary wet/dry vacuum.
Assess reach, attachments and noise
Measure the area you need to reach and verify the supplied hose and cord with the seller. Check that any floor attachment is suitable for the surface; a used nozzle with embedded grit can damage finishes. Compare the total cost if required tools are missing.
This article contains no measured noise or suction test. The previous assurance that users would not need hearing protection was not justified by customer impressions. Follow the equipment guidance and assess exposure for the real working environment. Never remove a protective switch cover or defeat a safety device to make operation easier.
Buying or keeping an older unit
Use the model reference to ask about parts, filters and appropriate service. Compare the price of the complete usable setup, not just the bare machine. Confirm the seller’s return terms and any applicable warranty rather than relying on the old review’s purchase price or warranty period.
The separate 5895200 guide addresses a different catalog number and unresolved specification gaps. Keep those identities separate when comparing machines or ordering parts.
