Power washer

vikings2012

Hi everyone,

I’m on the look out for a power washer.

Will be using the washer to clean cars, walls, sheds and cow slats etc. It won’t be used every day but maybe 3/4 times per month.

Budget is €500 - €700

Ideally, I would like a power washer with capability of suction and pipe connection

Was mainly looking at electric and petrol washers so far. In saying that I wouldn’t rule out a tractor washer.

Have come across a Victor petrol power washer for €499. (14.4LPM, 130 bars pressure, 3200 RPM). Seems to be a great price.

A lot of people have their own views on electric vs petrol. Some say electric is far better in terms of convenience whereas some say petrol has more power for farm use. A fella also mention petrol washers are harder to start?

Any opinions or suggestions would be appreciated

Thanks

Base price

I would recommend a Hawk pto power washer especially if you a are doing heavy cleaning like sheds and slats. We have two so far, the first one lasted over 12 years and the second is about 4 years old. They can be run at 540 or 1000rpm.

https://www.clarkesofcavan.ie/shop/tools/power-washers-accessories/pto-washer/hawk-4000psi-pto-pressure-washer/

Genghis Cant

Anyone have any thoughts on the pto machine for example as linked above , Hawk model, in comparison to a decent petrol one.
Like the op hoping to wash machinery, sheds , slats and the like.
TIA.

Jb1989

Genghis Cant wrote: »

Anyone have any thoughts on the pto machine for example as linked above , Hawk model, in comparison to a decent petrol one.
Like the op hoping to wash machinery, sheds , slats and the like.
TIA.

Need to get the one with the gear box ideally. Few hundred more for it.

Dunedin

Base price wrote: »

I would recommend a Hawk pto power washer especially if you a are doing heavy cleaning like sheds and slats. We have two so far, the first one lasted over 12 years and the second is about 4 years old. They can be run at 540 or 1000rpm.

https://www.clarkesofcavan.ie/shop/tools/power-washers-accessories/pto-washer/hawk-4000psi-pto-pressure-washer/

Night and day diffference between any petrol/electric one versus pto.

If heavy use at all, go with pto I have both a industrial electric suction one and hawk pto and I know which one I prefer.....

Gillespy

They're a lot more powerful, I mean holding the lance down of a pto washer in 1000rpm with a few revs on could be a strongman event but I find the electric washer up to the task for most jobs really. Have a turbo head for the tougher bits. It's faster set up, not dependent on having a tractor idle and is quieter to use. Lucky to have both, but what I really would like is a hot washer.

Micheal H

Genghis Cant wrote: »

Anyone have any thoughts on the pto machine for example as linked above , Hawk model, in comparison to a decent petrol one.
Like the op hoping to wash machinery, sheds , slats and the like.
TIA.

If your budget allows I'd recommend getting a hot washer, especially if you intend washing tractors and machinery. The hot washer will lift grease and oil off in seconds whereas you're just moving it around with the cold washer.

For cleaning sheds and slats all you need is a turbo nozzle - it'll lift dirt off quicker than any regular PTO washer. I borrowed a neighbours Hawk PTO washer a month back, just to see what it was like for cleaning sheds and I found my own was quicker at the job, even though the PTO washer was putting out almost twice the pressure (3000psi vs 1700psi). Now the PTO washer with a turbo nozzle would be a different story - would probably cut through slat and all!

I got a Karcher HDS 601C nearly 10 years ago now and outside of routine maintenance of the boiler, the only thing I had to put into it was a new thermostat 2 years ago, so it's been a very reliable machine.

Genghis Cant

Jaysus, There's more to this than I was giving it credit for.
I think an electric one is out for various reasons.
I think the diesel one is out for cost.

So it's pto or petrol. The Hawk is getting well recommended in the pto corner.
I think in petrol a 'branded ' machine is the choice as opposed to a Chinese or the like engine.
It looks like a Turbo nozzle is a must too. Also I was thinking, 30m hose would be the job.
Is Honda worth paying the premium for I wonder?

Mooooo

Hawk with plenty hose and a turbo nozzle. Just be careful on paint and don't cut the wellies with it. For the money it's the best value. Equivalent power and effectiveness is at least twice the money with anything else. Can be a balls using the tractor for powerwashing but if the budget is at 700/ 800 euro mark it's the best out there. May be worth getting two different nozzles or Lance's altogether depending on the job to be done.

9935452

Genghis Cant wrote: »

Anyone have any thoughts on the pto machine for example as linked above , Hawk model, in comparison to a decent petrol one.
Like the op hoping to wash machinery, sheds , slats and the like.
TIA.

I've 2 hawk pto washers, one with turbo nozzle and one without and a 6.5hp honda petrol washer.
The honda is fierce handy as al you need is a water hose and off you go.
But you do need to keep a supply of petrol around for it . The best thing about it is its always ready to go.
The 2 hawks are in a different league though.
The one with the turbo nozzle is a big step above the other one . .
The most annoying thing about them is getting the tractor and setting up but the speed you get the job done will make up for that.
Spend the extra and get the hawk pto with turbo nozzle

Genghis Cant

Thanks all.
Looking like a Hawk.
What length hose is worth having and is a reel worth the extra money?

_Brian

Genghis Cant wrote: »

Thanks all.
Looking like a Hawk.
What length hose is worth having and is a reel worth the extra money?

Reel is very handy, one here has 30m. Only comment is it adds to the weight. Have another 10m length and there’s 5m on the Lance, turbo nozzles are great but do wear out.
Honda engine. I’d have to check but I think it’s 13hp
It’s essentially trouble free for last 10 years.

davidk1394

Have a PTO power washer here since 98. Handy tool. Comes with 30 meters of hose but no reel which is a pain if you want to move it. If I was going again I'd probably buy a petrol one. Easier to move and probably more economical to run vs a diesel engine. Only thing is their noisey and probably more like to be stolen.

9935452

davidk1394 wrote: »

Have a PTO power washer here since 98. Handy tool. Comes with 30 meters of hose but no reel which is a pain if you want to move it. If I was going again I'd probably buy a petrol one. Easier to move and probably more economical to run vs a diesel engine. Only thing is their noisey and probably more like to be stolen.

One of mine is on a 2 point linkage so will fit in the boot of a saloon car which is very hsndy if moving it .

keepalive213

Looking at small honda power washers, the cheapest iv seen is over 800. Seems a lot.... Any better prices on hondas out there? 5 or 6hp would be fine

Genghis Cant

Are the lance and hose standard enough or is there a hose type in particular that's best?

keepalive213

https://www.thedandys.ie/product/honda-gc160---5hp-petrol-power-washer-2700psi-g19792

Hmmm... I wonder

Blowheads

Honda petrol engine with hawk pump. Has always started first pull.
Reel is pricey but you can buy a length of extra hose for those times you might need it
Long Lance with two heads but lately it seems you need 2x Lance and head which connect to the handle
If cleaning cars etc a decent foamer bottle as opposed to the one built into the machine
Turbo nozzle for the slats mandatory

jap gt

https://ige.ie/diesel-power-washer-3600psi-with-annovi-reverberi-pump/#product-reviews

Anyone tried this washer, any feedback?

duffysfarm

Can anykne recommend a good lance for a power washer? I bought hknda washer with commet pumo but lance seems basic enough