Gas engine power washers

[hunter966]

I’m getting the urge to purchase a power washer to use on my stock trailer and house. I don’t think I’ll be needing one with hot water capabilities just regular cold water.

What can ya’ll recommend and where to start looking?

Thanks, hunter966

 

[Okie_dave]

Look at Tractor Supply. Simpson makes one with a Honda engine. Honda is the way to go.

 

[cowadle]

https://www.pressurewashersdirect.c...Pressure Washers&utm_content=Pressure Washers
i purchased one from this site several years ago to use as a sewer jetter and power washer.

 

[dancer4life]

I purchased a 3200 psi Craftsman power washer from Lowe's about 4 years ago. I use it ever spring and summer for power washing decks and mobile homes up here around Grand Lake and it has performed great. No problems at all so far.

 

[Boehlertaught]

I agree that a Honda k's nice. I got a Dewalt as a fathers day gift and its nice too.

 

[dlbleak]

Do not get a bottom mounted pump. Get a Honda motor with an inline pump, preferably a CAT brand pump but a Universal is better than a bottom mounted. Ive worked on a few dozen. Hondas are much more likely to come back from the dead.

 

[TinkerTanker]

When you buy, don't worry about PSI. Worry about GPM. That's the power to get the job done. The psi will come, but you want a high GPM or you'll be disappointed. Anything over 3 gpm will get the trailer clean and the driveway or the kids toys. You can also drill holes in wood or your foot so be careful. Injection injuries are deadly.

 

[dennishoddy]

If the pressure washer of any brand quits putting out high pressure, replace the check valves in the pump. They are cheap to buy and typically made of plastic. They do break and stick open.
My Troy built was bought on the cheap because there was no pressure. It was sold for salvage in case someone wanted the motor. $30 later, it was pumping full pressure.

 

[Snattlerake]

When you buy, don't worry about PSI. Worry about GPM. That's the power to get the job done. The psi will come, but you want a high GPM or you'll be disappointed. Anything over 3 gpm will get the trailer clean and the driveway or the kids toys. You can also drill holes in wood or your foot so be careful. Injection injuries are deadly.

This.

I wear steel toed boots

 

[cowadle]

a good thought about GPM====also look at the supply side in GPM and don't buy more than your hose and faucet can supply.