It's time to break down and spend some money on sprayer so I can let the neighbor keep a hold of his. I'm lookin at a Briggs & Stratton 3400psi. I like this particular model because it has a pressure regulator built into it, the others I've looked at don't have this. I don't know much on the subject though, so if we have some resident experts out there, jump in and keep me informed.

http://shop.briggsandstratton.com/BS...9-11C613F140E0

Feel free to suggest any vendors you have had good luck with also. Thanks

 

Well what do you plan on pressure washing?

That thing will rip the paint off most anything if you're not careful.

I have the smaller sibling (6.5 hp Briggs & Stratton 2500 psi 2.5 gpm) and one similar size but with a 11 hp Honda motor 3.2 gpm.

I did'nt think that I'd care for the Briggs & Stratton powerplant but I've had it for 5+ years now and the oil is still clear. They recommend synthetic oil.

I regularly use the smaller PW unless I'm cleaning a 2 story house.

Plenty of pressure to get the paint off, lighter weight, and less bulky of a rig.
I can lift it into my truck by myself!

The major thing with the smaller ones is to get the most gpm possible.

I'm factory certified in repairing Honda and Briggs & Stratton small engines, Cat and Llanda pumps as well.

Rick

 

I have a honda powered unit that does 2200 psi and it is plenty enough pressure...it will take paint off too.........I highly recommend the honda power...they cost a bit more but well worth it I think

 

I want the adjustable pressure because it will be a one washer to fit all needs, from cleaning the water tanks to stripping paint and rust off metal. When I read these things could be used like sand blasters is when I decided I needed one. Blasting is such a mess and pain in the behind, if I can do it with water I'm there.

Most of the reviews I could find online weren't very Honda friendly, that's what got me started on the Briggs. I don't know anything good or bad about either of em myself, that's why I wanted to come on here and ask. Actually I can get Honda engines washers a little cheaper then the Briggs.

 

I picked up a husquvarna a couple years ago from Lowes.

It is either 11 or 13 hp honda, Cat pump, ~4gpm, and 3900psi....

Can't complain, it is all the pressure washer I'll ever need and more.

The good thing about the Honda's are the low oil shutdown feature.

I winterize it every year with some junk you blow through the pump.

As much as I baby this thing, my grandkids should be able to use it when i am long gone....

 

You sure that thing is 3900psi and not 2900psi. 3900 would be about the strongest I have seen for under $1800 and I can't bring myself to go there.

 

yup, its either 3700 or 3900, but pretty sure its 3900

It wasn't cheap, but it was worth it.

 

I found a washer I like now but I don't understand it. It's a Briggs & Stratton washer with a Honda motor on it. Comes with a full Warranty that goes through Briggs & Stratton. Does this sound right to anybody out there. This is a well established an Ebay shop that is advertising these things as factory re-conditioned. Does it sound like a scam or is it kosher.

 

Sounds like a possible reman if some sort, but I don't know. I had a really small B & S that I got at a garage sale for $75, the guy had a bunch of them and had to go to a storage facility to get them (possibly stolen?), it was like 1500 psi, but I never winterized it at all. I would stick it in the shed in late fall, pull it back out early spring and continue use, always started first or second pull. I went to Home Depot and got an Excel with a Honda motor and I think 2500 psi, I wish I would have kept my little one. The Honda is getting better, but can be a bear to start. My new one does not have a pressure regulator on it, which I wish it did for engine cleaning, a feature I definately miss.