Washer opinions

[CLASSICPW 14]

I'm building a trailer and looking for another cold water washer. What does everyone like the best? CAT pump or Comet? Gear drive or belt? I'm doing 4000 psi @ 4.0 gpm and definetely a Honda engine. I have a direct drive unit now, but people insist on the belt drive. I had Bob from pressure tek give me a quote, but it was a little out of my price range. I might still go with him just to have a custom built washer. I also had my eye on Pro-jet's Bulldog series. I also saw a unit at Delco that I liked. Opinions?

[One Tough Pressure 580]

Yes you want the belt drive unit, as it will last longer give a bvetter roi. As far as pumps go, I have a General and have had no problems with it. Cat is a good pump and pricey. I have no comments on the Comet as I am not familiar with them.

It will be hard to beat Bob for a comparable unit. And if you need custom work done to make it fit somewhere, then he is the one. I would suggest a larger gpm unit and not worry about the 4000 psi. 3500 psi should be plenty, and 3000 is sufficient for most people.

[CLASSICPW 14]

I saw a 3000 psi, 5.5gpm belt drive unit that I liked. One Tough, I'm 90% decks and siding, is the gpm that much more important? I want to use a 300 gal tank, but I'm afraid the higher the gpm the less time I can get out of the tank. Confused.

[One Tough Pressure 580]

You can always bypass water back to the tank. Since you will be using larger tips to reduce pressure for the deck work, you will need to install a metering valve after the unloader to achieve this. Very cheap and it works fine. I got my parts from Bob, so he can set you up on that.

[CLASSICPW 14]

Thanks Alan.