Looking to replace my electric pressure washer with a gas one. Tired of the poor performance and the cord. And replacing them all the time because the pumps break easily, looking for something that lasts. I am trying to decide betwen four (two higher end, two lower end). The main purpose would be washing the vehicles using my AutoGeek foam cannon, so one where I could leave the engine running even if not using the pump would be ideal. I'm really not sure what feature to look for to allow for this. I would also use it for siding and sidwalk cleaning. A detergent tank would be nice, but siphon would be OK.
Which one would you buy and why?
Higher end models:
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/murray-3-300-psi-gas-pressure-washer/0000000290614?bc=11434|11435|11471|11474
It isn't listed in the specs, but this one (above) has 3.3 GPM, a lot more than all the others. I don't like that his is on four wheels, this would make it harder to move around the yard when doing siding. Large (250cc) Briggs engine. Looks like it has electric start. Seems like a good price.
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/powerboss-3300-psi-gpm-gas-pressure-washer/0000000303012?bc=11434|11435|11471|11474 In the review the person says this one can have the engine stay running without using the pump. No detergent tank. Honda engine.
Lower end models:
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/simpson-clean-machine-3,000-psi-2.4-gpm-gas-powered-pressure-washer/0000000313854
Besides the one above, Lowes also has one for $400 with a Honda engine. And for $300 with a Briggs engine that is less powerful and doesn't have the "idle down" feature. Right now Lowes has 11% rebate going on.
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/simpson-clean-machine-3,000-psi-2.4-gpm-gas-powered-pressure-washer/0000000313854
Which one would you buy and why?
Higher end models:
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/murray-3-300-psi-gas-pressure-washer/0000000290614?bc=11434|11435|11471|11474
It isn't listed in the specs, but this one (above) has 3.3 GPM, a lot more than all the others. I don't like that his is on four wheels, this would make it harder to move around the yard when doing siding. Large (250cc) Briggs engine. Looks like it has electric start. Seems like a good price.
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/powerboss-3300-psi-gpm-gas-pressure-washer/0000000303012?bc=11434|11435|11471|11474 In the review the person says this one can have the engine stay running without using the pump. No detergent tank. Honda engine.
Lower end models:
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/simpson-clean-machine-3,000-psi-2.4-gpm-gas-powered-pressure-washer/0000000313854
Besides the one above, Lowes also has one for $400 with a Honda engine. And for $300 with a Briggs engine that is less powerful and doesn't have the "idle down" feature. Right now Lowes has 11% rebate going on.
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/simpson-clean-machine-3,000-psi-2.4-gpm-gas-powered-pressure-washer/0000000313854