rservices 14 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 HD has a dewalt PW with a Honda engine and a cat pump for 999.00 I PW about 200 hours a year, and have been using a Kartcher 2.8 GPM 3000psi for the last few years. I only do flat work (sidewalks dumpster pads in restaurants) Has anyone tried this model? Any feed back would be great. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plainpainter 217 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 IF it's a 13 hp honda, then that's a decent machine. Funny - most consider that to be bare bones minimum to do professional washing. How are you getting along with such a tiny machine? I did maybe 4 jobs with a machine your size before I upgraded - it's just too much hard work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rservices 14 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I charge by the hour :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Gene 66 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I charge by the hour :) I can't resist.......How much an hour do you get for flatwork? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rservices 14 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 PWing is just one of many services I offer, My company is a building maintance service that work only in restaurants, I charge the same rate for all of our services, tile, painting, plumbing, ect... 65.00 p/h Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparklean 14 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 If I'm not mistaken, that machine has a General pump and from what I've heard, General makes a good pump (no personal experience w/ General, my machine has a Cat). The HD by my house had the $999 pressure washer on sale a few months ago for $799. Not sure, but I believe it was 3700, 3750 or 3800 psi, one of the three, with 4 GPM flow-rate. Pretty decent specs, especially for $800 and even still decent at $1,000. HD has a dewalt PW with a Honda engine and a cat pump for 999.00 I PW about 200 hours a year, and have been using a Kartcher 2.8 GPM 3000psi for the last few years. I only do flat work (sidewalks dumpster pads in restaurants)Has anyone tried this model? Any feed back would be great. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jetstream1 18 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 They build them pumps for home owners...Thats why its 800-1000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparklean 14 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 It might not be truly commercial-grade (and definitely not industrial-grade) but to call it consumer-grade seems like an insult, as I believe it is a good quality machine. Perhaps the term light-commercial would better identify the target for that machine. They build them pumps for home owners...Thats why its 800-1000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rservices 14 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 they had last years model at a location 60 miles away, 150.00 off, so I went to but it, and it was missing the chemical hose an the manual, so they sold it to me for 630.00. Needless to say I didn't argue with them . 360.00 off from this years. 3700 vs 3750 psi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rservices 14 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I have a 3000 psi 2.7 gpm, and just bought a 3700 psi and 4.0 gpm unit. Can I use the same hoses??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jetstream1 18 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 It might not be truly commercial-grade (and definitely not industrial-grade) but to call it consumer-grade seems like an insult, as I believe it is a good quality machine. Perhaps the term light-commercial would better identify the target for that machine. JUNK!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Tagr 14 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Most of you will probably LMAO, but this is true. A home and property service that's been in business for over 40 years just cleaned my 108 unit strata with two 2.5 GPM HD machines and a brush. I considered buying one myself for a backup unit to my trailer rig. They were on sale for $285.00 at Home Depot in January. Took them 3 1/2 wks with 3 guys and they were paid $13000.00. As they used a 24' flat surface cleaner you can imagine how our concrete looks. Not to mention the rust stains, mildew,gutter streaks,scuff marks, bird droppings, leaf stains etc that were left behind. The contract predates my position on the strata council or it would not have happened. I have been butting heads with my property manager bigtime over this. I guess the upshot is: 1. You can make money or at least win large jobs with cheap equipment. 2. ACS is now moving into the residential pressurewashing market under the name of A.C.E.(All Clean Exteriors) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparklean 14 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 At least we all know how you feel. :) JUNK!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jetstream1 18 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 More power to him if he has that unit..You have to start @ where you can The pump will not last him thats all...I know I just sold off two of them both pump's were blown with in a month of use...The Honda is great. H.D Will sell it as a commercial unit...again the pump is not why pay 1000 just for the frame and Honda. Thank You I'm not one to beat around the bush I go straight for the point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PressureX 14 Report post Posted June 10, 2008 Heck, that machine (3750 PSI @ 4.0GPM) from DeWalt is on sale right now at my local HD for $629 ... I think ill pick one up this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
douseahouse 21 Report post Posted June 11, 2008 i use the 3gpm 30000psi dewalt as a back up unit. i have used it a few times this year when i could not get my trailer up a driveway. cranks fast and runs great. i think you will like what you have bought. rando Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Ortiz 14 Report post Posted June 12, 2008 Belt drive is the way to go,but for the price that machine is good. they do last a long time if you keep up with oil changes ect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
