vlad 14 Report post Posted January 18, 2004 Hello. I need advise about new pressure washer. I have 4gpm 3000psi ,cold, direct drive pw.Thinking about new belt drive pw.I can get 4gpm 3500psi 13hp honda, cat or general pump for 1200-1400$.I have high pressure hose rated 3000psi , will be that hose ok with 3500psi pw ? I newer used any pw over 4gpm.Is it big difference 5gpm insted of 4gpm, for faster work? I found many pw cold water 5gpm 3000psi belt drives , should i go whit 5gpm? i dont have water tank , do 5gpm pw need water tank? Most pw i am looking 5gpm 3000psi belt drive cold , have Vanguard 16hp engines .Are Vanguard good engines?I found one pw it is 13hp Honda 4.8gpm 3000psi belt drive , for 1800$ .Is 13hp engine strong enough for 4.8 gpm pump? Biggest part of my business is window cleaning, i do only residential pressure washing driveways,pool decks and enclosures , houses , some roofs. Dont need hot water and use only customers water suply (only city water suply) Sorry for so many questions and thanks for help. Vlad. Fort Myers.Florida Share this post Link to post Share on other sites