power tool recommendation

[tstex]

hello to all,

it's hard to believe the reviews online, so I am asking any of you that have owned a power washer for at least 2-4 yrs and like the results, what do you use? Looking for something w 2500-3000psi, for both home and ranch operations. Unfortunately my grew legs and it is gone. I still have the hoses, wand, attachments and other. Looking for a reliable make & model.

really would appreciate what you like about it and it's performance. if you have one that's been performing poorly, that's good to know too.

thank you very much,
tstex

 

[hiddentacocatneddih]

Most the box store stuff is disposable. Troy built, Honda you name it

My buddy has a generac with a 420cc motor on it. It's a pretty good machine. PSI really doesnt mean anything. Flow rate it what cost more. Iirc it's a 4ish GPM machine

I work on commercial aaladdin machines and they are nice but way over kill for home use

 

[WranglerX]

I'm beginning to believe anything with a Honda motor on it is ok....

 

[hiddentacocatneddih]

I'm beginning to believe anything with a Honda motor on it is ok....

I have a Honda unit in my barn. Pump died but the motor still runs. It was only a year or 2 old when it died. Relief valve died and couldn't order a new one. It seized up and would over pressurize and stall the motor

 

[tstex]

Most the box store stuff is disposable. Troy built, Honda you name it

My buddy has a generac with a 420cc motor on it. It's a pretty good machine. PSI really doesnt mean anything. Flow rate it what cost more. Iirc it's a 4ish GPM machine

I work on commercial aaladdin machines and they are nice but way over kill for home use

Thanks

 

[tstex]

I have a Honda unit in my barn. Pump died but the motor still runs. It was only a year or 2 old when it died. Relief valve died and couldn't order a new one. It seized up and would over pressurize and stall the motor

What was the brand w the Honda engine?

Thanks on the generac lead shred.

 

[hiddentacocatneddih]

Iirc it was sold as a honda branded unit. I just need a use for a vertical shape 5hp

 

[Gator6x4]

Let your pocket book decide. I have the JD 3800 series with the Honda engine. I purchased the unit at Lowes years ago. It had a defective gas tank when sold. The original purchaser brought it back. Lowes had it at a you just stole this price in there as is area. I sat down on a zero turn got out the smart phone and located a tank. Offered 25 dollars less than they were asking and loaded it on the truck. Three days later I had the new gas tank on it.

Regardless of the unit you finally decide to purchase always turn the water on before you start the motor. Also avoid prolong running of the motor without passing water through the pump.

Also make sure the unit has a soap or wash detergent dispenser.

https://www.deere.com/en/home-workshop/pressure-washers/

Lowes offers this Honda powered unit today.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/SIMPSON-SIMPSON-Pro-Series-4000-PSI-3-5-GPM-Cold-Water-Gas-Pressure-Washer-with-Honda-Engine-CARB/1000387701

 

[sea2summit]

Most the box store stuff is disposable. Troy built, Honda you name it

My buddy has a generac with a 420cc motor on it. It's a pretty good machine. PSI really doesnt mean anything. Flow rate it what cost more. Iirc it's a 4ish GPM machine

I work on commercial aaladdin machines and they are nice but way over kill for home use

Don't listen to this guy.

Honda makes several levels of engines, GX engines will last pretty much forever. My pressure washer is 12 years old now and I use it pretty extensively, the pump is almost worn out but the GX engine still starts first pull. I just bought a GX trash pump I believe from the 70s that was very abused, new rings and a clean carb now she also cranks first pull and I run it about 1,500 gallons a week for animal and garden water from my pond.

 

[tstex]

Thank you shed and gator !!! appreciate it