# Best dust extractors for power tools Source: https://drillandbit.co.uk/best/best-dust-extractors-for-power-tools Publisher: Drill and Bit. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://drillandbit.co.uk/how-we-pick A workshop vacuum is not the same as a dust extractor. Sanders, plunge saws, mitre saws and SDS drills throw out fine dust that clogs an ordinary filter in minutes, and a proper extractor is built to keep pulling air through it. Look first at the dust class. L class suits general wood and household dust, and M class is the usual choice on site for hardwood, MDF, concrete and plaster dust. Next, check for a tool start socket, which switches the extractor on and off with the tool so you are not walking back to it. Filter cleaning is the third point. Automatic systems shake the filter while you work, while semi automatic and push button systems rely on you to do it. This guide compares mains and cordless extractors using the class, capacity, power and features in each listing, and marks anything a listing does not state. ## Products ### 1. Trend M-Class Wet & Dry Dust Extractor, Auto-Start, Power Take Off Dust class: M; Capacity: 27 L; Power: 1,400 W; Tool start: Yes, auto start; Filter cleaning: Automatic A 1,400 W Trend M class wet and dry extractor with auto start power take off, automatic filter cleaning and an extra long 7 m hose. Strong value for site and workshop use. In its favour: - The listing gives M class certification with 99.9 percent filtration efficiency. - Automatic filter cleaning vibrates the HEPA cartridge to clear dust. - Auto start power take off, a 7 m hose and oversized rear wheels are listed. Good to know: - Capacity is 27 litres, smaller than the 35 and 38 litre models here. - A listed noise level of 80 dB is on the loud side. ### 2. Bosch Professional GAS 35 M AFC wet/dry dust extractor (incl. crevice nozzle, disp. bag, elbow, floor nozzle set, 35mm dia., 1x PES flat-pleated filter, 3x0.35m ex. pipe, 5m hose w/power tool adapter) Dust class: M; Capacity: 35 L; Power: 1,380 W; Tool start: Yes, with auto shut off; Filter cleaning: Automatic (AFC) Bosch's 35 litre M class wet and dry extractor with automatic filter cleaning, a power tool socket and an antistatic hose. A full site extractor for sanders, saws and SDS work. In its favour: - Certified M class according to the European standard, as the listing states. - Automatic filter cleaning keeps suction steady during long sanding or chasing jobs. - A power tool socket switches it on and off with the tool, and the 5 m hose is antistatic. Good to know: - The listed weight of 18.9 kg makes it heavy to lift into a van. - The listing text is brief and partly machine translated. ### 3. Festool Mobile dust Extractor CLEANTEC CTL 26 EI 230V Dust class: Not stated (CTL model); Capacity: 26 L; Power: Not stated; Tool start: Yes, socket and Bluetooth; Filter cleaning: Not stated Festool's CLEANTEC CTL 26 mobile extractor with a tool start socket, Bluetooth start for cordless tools, five suction levels and T-LOC Systainer mounting. In its favour: - An automatic outlet starts the extractor with corded tools, and Bluetooth starts it with cordless ones. - Five suction power levels and an antistatic function are listed. - T-LOC lets you mount Systainer cases on top, plus a hose holder and cable winder. Good to know: - The listing does not state the dust class or motor wattage. - No automatic filter cleaning system is described. ### 4. Bosch Professional GAS 35 L AFC wet/dry dust extractor (incl. 1x cell. flat-pleated filter, crevice nozzle, disp. bag, elbow, floor nozzle set, 3x0.35m extraction pipe, 5m hose w/ power tool adapter) Dust class: L; Capacity: 35 L; Power: 1,380 W; Tool start: Not stated; Filter cleaning: Automatic (AFC) An L class Bosch wet and dry extractor with automatic filter cleaning and 254 mbar vacuum pressure. It suits joinery and general wood dust where M class is not required. In its favour: - Automatic filter cleaning is listed for sustained suction. - A 1,380 W turbine with 254 mbar of vacuum pressure is stated. - Comes with a 5 m hose, power tool adaptor and a floor nozzle set. Good to know: - L class only, so not the right choice for concrete, plaster or hardwood dust on site. - The listing does not confirm a tool start socket. ### 5. Vacmaster M Class Dust Extractor 240V with Power Take Off, 38L Industrial Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner with Variable Speed Control & Push Clean Filter Dust class: M; Capacity: 38 L; Power: 1,500 W; Tool start: Yes, power take off; Filter cleaning: Push clean A 240 V Vacmaster M class wet and dry extractor with a 38 litre tank, power tool take off and variable speed. A budget minded route to M class extraction. In its favour: - The listing states independent M class certification for medium hazard dust. - A 38 litre tank is the largest of the mains extractors here. - Variable speed control and two stage dust collection are listed. Good to know: - The push clean filter needs manual action rather than cleaning itself. - The listed hose length is 2.5 m, short for moving around a room. ### 6. Bosch Professional 18V System Cordless Dust Extractor Gas 18V-12 MC (M-Class dust Protection, HEPA Filter, incl. GCT 30-42, 3X Flexible Rubber Band, Multiple Accessories, Without Battery/Charger) Dust class: M; Capacity: Not stated; Power: 18 V battery; Tool start: Yes, Auto-Start tag; Filter cleaning: Semi automatic A cordless Bosch M class extractor that runs on one 18 V battery, with BITURBO brushless suction and an Auto-Start tag that triggers with your tool. Ideal where there is no socket nearby. In its favour: - M class with a HEPA filter, powered by a single 18 V Bosch battery. - Pairing the Auto-Start tag starts and stops the extractor with your tool. - Includes a GCT 30-42 adaptor, 3 m antistatic hose and carrying strap. Good to know: - The listing does not state the container capacity. - An 18 V battery and charger are not included. ### 7. Trend M-Class Wet & Dry Dust Extractor, 1200W, Power Take Off, 240V Dust class: M; Capacity: 25 L; Power: 1,200 W; Tool start: Yes, power take off; Filter cleaning: Button A compact Trend M class extractor with power take off, a filter cleaning button and an LED airflow indicator. It suits smaller workshops and fitters moving between rooms. In its favour: - M class certified with an H13 HEPA filter included, according to the listing. - An extraction velocity LED shows blockages and when the bag is full. - Wet pick up with auto stop when the liquid level is reached. Good to know: - Filter cleaning is by button, not automatic. - At 25 litres it has the smallest tank of the mains models. ### 8. Bosch Professional GAS 35 L SFC+ wet/dry dust extractor (incl. 1xcellulose flat-pleated filter, crevice nozzle, disp. bag, elbow, floor nozzle set, 3m hose w/power tool adapter, 3x 0.35m extr. pipe) Dust class: L; Capacity: 35 L; Power: 1,380 W; Tool start: Not stated; Filter cleaning: Semi automatic (SFC+) An L class Bosch wet and dry extractor with semi automatic filter cleaning that works with one hand. A lighter option for workshop use with wood dust. In its favour: - SFC+ semi automatic filter cleaning is operated with one hand. - The listing states a 1,380 W turbine and 254 mbar vacuum pressure. - Certified dust class L to EU standards, with a 3 m hose and floor nozzles. Good to know: - L class only, so not suited to fine mineral dust on site. - A 3 m hose is shorter than the 5 m hose on the AFC models. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.