Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[mopardude318]

Maybe take a look at this one.

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-PW3028A-Pressure-Washer/dp/B00F07VV92/ref=asc_df_B00F07VV92/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=238389219112&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7090708623534245772&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028364&hvtargid=pla-393452373103&psc=1

Thanks. I ended up not taking any chances and went with a quality unit from Vortexx, with the Honda GX390 13 horse and 4GPM 4,000 psi AR pump. Picked it up yesterday and used it for about an hour. Big difference between the consumer 3000 psi 2.5 gpm big box store pressure washers and this professional series unit. I paid dearly for it though... it will get lots of use.

 

[lostcreekranch]

I bought a similar powered 4000 psi PW, with the same Honda engine, at Sam's a few years ago. I mounted it on a HF 40" x 48" trailer so I could use it all over the ranch.

 

[Code54]

Thanks. I ended up not taking any chances and went with a quality unit from Vortexx, with the Honda GX390 13 horse and 4GPM 4,000 psi AR pump. Picked it up yesterday and used it for about an hour. Big difference between the consumer 3000 psi 2.5 gpm big box store pressure washers and this professional series unit. I paid dearly for it though... it will get lots of use.

That is so true. A due pro grade machine is NOTHING like the consumer machines. A little pricey up front but should last most people most of their life.

 

[tjkubota93]

I bought a similar powered 4000 psi PW, with the same Honda engine, at Sam's a few years ago. I mounted it on a HF 40" x 48" trailer so I could use it all over the ranch.

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That looks like a great idea

 

[sixdogs]

Thanks. I ended up not taking any chances and went with a quality unit from Vortexx, with the Honda GX390 13 horse and 4GPM 4,000 psi AR pump. Picked it up yesterday and used it for about an hour. Big difference between the consumer 3000 psi 2.5 gpm big box store pressure washers and this professional series unit. I paid dearly for it though... it will get lots of use.

I bought a similar powered 4000 psi PW, with the same Honda engine, at Sam's a few years ago. I mounted it on a HF 40" x 48" trailer so I could use it all over the ranch.

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How very true. I also bought a 4000 psi commercial unit with a commercial Honda 390 and, while expensive, is worth. I can actually blow most of the rust off of old farm equipment and do it in half the time of a lesser washer. Cleaning concrete is no problem. For farm tractors or more sensitive things I just get different nozzles to drop the pressure down. 1500 psi cleans engines and keeps the decals attached. 4000 psi would blow decals clean off. Yup, I've done it.

 

[Diggin It]

I don't know if they do or don't, but I stocked up on the new style batteries today using the 30% off items under $10 coupon, usable for five items. One AA 8 pack, one AAA 8 pack and one each of the rechargeable 4 packs.

 

[Teachu2]

Thanks to the positive feedback here, I bought one of the cordless pole saws. We have lots of oak trees in five or six varieties, and are slowly getting them limbed up to 8' off the ground. This little electric does a great job, and the battery life is amazing. The included Oregon chain is the icing on the cake.

 

[Travelover]

15% off the "name brand" tools that normal coupons don't work on. HARBOR FREIGHT

 

[flyerdan]

Don't know if it's been mentioned, but their assortments are good to have on hand - o-rings, retaining rings, grease fittings, roll pins, etc.
California's thread on the frozen brake rod reminded me how vital it is to have some common components on hand so you won't be stymied by a simple little thing.

Not HF related but I just got a nice helicoil kit on ebay for under $30. Five metric sizes with drills and taps and enough inserts to do over 100 holes.

 

[Soldier415]

Recently picked up two HF predator 3500 inverters. As A test I set one up to run our 14k BTU window AC unit. It ran two hours Monday, then it ran it a full 10 hours yesterday before finally running out of fuel.

12 hours at 35-40% load on 2.5 gallons of fuel and couldn't even hear it inside the house.

Going to take both and the 50 amp parallel kit out to the camper and see how they do with both AC units and both fridges on