Power washer

So i been looking into power washer to wash off the off road quads and truck. So i have read about the different pumps and it looks like
Pump Type Commercial-grade triplex is the better of the pumps. The other pump is a Axial cam. what engine should i look into. IS there anything else i need to look into.

Any insight would be gratefully help full, on what type of power washer i should look into. my Range is about 300 to 600 range.

Here are the one i am looking at.


SIMPSON Aluminum 3200-PSI 2.5-GPM Carb Compliant Water Gas Pressure Washer


Troy-Bilt 3000-PSI 2.7-GPM Carb Compliant Cold Water Gas Pressure Washer

 

Troybilt would be my choice of the 2.

PSI means little if you aren't pushing enough GPH.

3200 at 2.5 is not as good as 3000 at 2.7, IMO.

 

What about the pump though? Axiel pump you can not fix if it breaks and triplex pump you can actually fix.

 

Forgot about that.

Repairable/replaceable pumps FTMFW.

FWIW we've used a Husqvarna for yeaaaars and it's still kicking ass without any issues and commercial use.

I can get you a model number Friday if you want. Similar PSI/GPH.

 

Ok.

 

What things are cleaning with?

 

Anything over
2200 is OD for cleaning
Trucks
And quads. Unless youre cleaning large surface areas with attachments
You really
Dont need those
3k badboys. Outta those two though id pick the first product because of the compact build

 

Used for anything and everything, but used professionally for commercial and residential needs of any kind.

Grounds, buildings, RVs and motor homes, whatever.

 

http://www.lowes.com/pd_375832-348-020490_0__?productId=3606420

 

Alot of people who buy these four wheelies regret it. Those little guys are a Hassle and oftentimes end up breaking leaving you with an off balance frame and shaky set up (vibrating around on the surface, espeically if theres aby incline)
Design is a big thing with these powerwashers...save yourself the trouble in the future and get one like this http://m.lowes.com/pd/SIMPSON-Alumi...-Compliant-Water-Gas-Pressure-Washer/50119895
Or atleast something with a similar design even if ts 1000psi less

 

Oh by the way i putchased my powerwasher primarily for do Ng hardscape restoration so i fou d myself "off roading" with it pretty normally and running it on slight inclines. I also use it for washing a bunch of random stuff but i wanted to qualify why im pushing design so much

 

Easier, sure. But this one has been used and abused for years without complaint, even when I have to pull the wheels for it to fit in the truck every time.

Non issue for me.

 

Price point and purpose @op!! All ya can do really...

 

I have a little karcher electric. Its like 1200 psi, more than enough power to push that dirt farther, so you will never actually get it clean. Cant stand a loud gas motor running constantly.

 

Truth.

The only real ding I have on that Husq is that for some people, if they have to lift it by themselves that could be an issue.

It isn't lightweight. It is a commercial grade machine though and has kicked ass for us, would recommend it. I don't have any other experience with other mobile pressure washers. Our other commercial machine is far more complex and my sidewalk cleaner is an electric model my parents bought back in the day.

 

great points here.

 

I ended up getting this washer ^

 

If you want to really nerd out, an adjustable pressure wand is like heaven.

 

I believe i do have adjustable wand with max to min.

 

it is called Dial- a -wash I guess