The Viper Shovelnose wet/dry vacuum is the original game changer. It was the first affordable wet/dry vacuum that came with a front mount squeegee built into the design of the machine. Many others offered that as an option, but none had actually incorporated into the initial design of the machine. It also includes a very thorough toolkit that can recover both wet and dry materials. A roto-molded polyethylene body also adds durability to this machine, as it will not rust or dent.
From stripping floors to doing normal spill clean up, the Shovelnose is a great tool to have in your cleaning arsenal. When paired with a Viper floor buffer, and a soap, degreaser, or stripping solution, you can clean nearly any hard flooring surface.
For other options, please take a look at our full line of vacuums.
Features
At a moment's notice, you can immediately start recovering any type of liquid in bulk.
Front mount squeegee recovers all liquid that you push the machine over in forward or reverse.
Additional toolkit includes recovery tools for recovery of wet & dry materials.
Onboard tool storage keeps everything within reach for recovery of all types of materials.
Roto-molded tanks are rust & dent proof
Backed by an 8 year warranty on the body, 3 years on parts, 2 years on labor & 180 days for travel.
Quick Overview
Viper Shovelnose Wet/Dry Vacuum w/ Front Squeegee & Toolkit
The store flooded and it was a life saver. I also use it to clean up after scrubbing floor.
N
Newporter360
Excellent Sucker Upper!
This is a really smooth and easy machine that works excellent. very easy to operate and keep clean. Sucks the floor dry!
G
Gary A.
excellent
Ordered the wet / Dry vacuum for my company and have used it several times already! It has exceeded my expectations! It is very durable and works great, really stands up to the hard work that we do and is very easy to empty. I am getting ready to purchase another and I also like dealing with this company. We had a big job coming up and we had the product in a number of days, very prompt service!
Tim C says - "You need to use a defoamer whenever you're recovering liquids with this vacuum, especially if you're stripping floors or dealing with any type of slurry solution. Failure to use a defoamer can cause the seal plate on the end of the ball float to become so hot that it starts to melt and weld itself to the bottom of the vac motor assembly. This prevents the seal plate from dropping back down when the recovery tank is emptied, resulting in a blockage and total loss of suction. Replacing the seal plate requires disassembling the entire vacuum, which voids the warranty. So, to reiterate, we always recommend using a defoaming product in any water recovery scenario with this vacuum."
Maintenance Tips
Use defoamer with each use, either by pouring directly into the recovery tank or by sucking a few ounces up through the front mount squeegee or through the handheld tools.
Before & after each use, make sure the ball float is moving freely.
Wipe down the squeegee blades after each use to avoid build-up and remove any chemicals still on the blades. Many chemicals if left on a squeegee can cause warping or deterioration.
Empty out & clean the machine after each use.
Product Specs
Brand
Viper
Manufacturer
Nilfisk
Manufacturer Sku
SN18WD
Airflow (CFM)
95
Cleaning Width
24 inches
Color
Black
Construction
Polypropylene
Container Capacity
18 Gallons
Electrical Draw
110 Volts - 8 Amps
Operating Weight (lbs.)
60
Packaged Weight (lbs.)
100.0
Power Cord
50' safety yellow
Product Type
Wet Dry Vacs
Vac Hose
9' x 1.5" recovery hose with a front mount squeegee & accessory kit
Vacuum Motor
2 Stage
Warranty
8 years on the housing, 3 years on parts, 2 years on labor from an authorized service center & 180 days for travel
Get peace of mind with your purchase. Save 10%. Unlimited service. Add & save now! Learn More
+ SuperFreak
SuperFreak Customer Loyalty Membership
Membership in the SuperFreak program includes 12 months of top tier service and support to you at a moment's notice. No more waiting for a service tech to fit you into their busy schedule & come visit your facility. Get virtual training, troubleshooting & sourcing to repair your machinery as quickly as possible.
What the Program Includes
Free video and/or phone assistance for machine setup and training.
Access to factory trained and certified virtual service technicians.
When it comes to warranty claims, you aren’t alone.
No more guessing when it comes to repair parts.
You’ll have your own product expert ready to help.
10% off parts and consumable purchases for the life of your plan.
Tips from our SuperFreak Service Technicians
button which can be found in the cart or on the checkout under "Express checkout" on the first page.