Metal sump cleaner that filters solids by utilizing high volume suction to vacuum sludge, metal chips, and various fluids from dirty machine tool sumps with high volume, up to 1 to 2 gallons per second (60-120 gallons per minute). VAC-U-MAX Sump Cleaner suctions the metalworking fluid and sludge into the tank, and the operator can return the coolant to the machine tool sump, or transport the vacuum to a central filtration system.