sflasealcoating 14 Report post Posted September 29, 2005 just curious, im lookign at two models of 24 hp honda poly chain drive machines 8gpm 3500 psi one AR pump or General...same price.... i have a Cat on my 13 hp now which is better?? if any? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aplus 525 Report post Posted September 29, 2005 They're all good, but some folks will have personal preferences. I have or have had, all three you mention, with no problems to report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Stone 604 Report post Posted September 29, 2005 I have had all three as well. The cat was ran without oil for about 3 hours one time, and then filled, and had ZERO problems with it for another two years. I was impressed. The disadvantage to CAT is that if it breaks, it will break you. The parts are really expensive. I had two AR pump that I bought from the same guy, at the same time. They both lasted about an 8 hour shift, and then theh bolts pulled out of the pump head and were stripped out. I think that the integrated unloader failed, and caused the failure on both of them. I was not impressed. I have tried Comet, they were pretty good pumps. They would last me about a year or so, then teh plungers would go south for what ever reason. The oil seals would also go bad, so that they were probably related problems. They are good in a pinch. The cool thing is that lot of the comet parts are inteeerchangeable with General parts, and they are less expensive. My Generals have been pretty good. I get about 2000 hours before I have to change the pcking in them, and they just keep going. I have had a couple of plungers go bad, and some valves, but they are pretty reliable pumps. My recommendation; If money is no object, or little, go with CAT, then the second choice,for me, is General. I am currently sticking with my Generals, due to replacement and repair cost. Scott Stone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sflasealcoating 14 Report post Posted September 29, 2005 thanks for the info guys :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 So which pump did you go with? I just threw a rod in my General and will be replacing with an AR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarrod 22 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 What about Landa?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 Landa is a General with a Landa sticker on it to try to trap you into buying parts from them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 I really have been pleased with the Cat pump on my hydrotek. The other hydrotek has an AR pump on it and so far no problems. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarrod 22 Report post Posted January 20, 2006 Landa is a General with a Landa sticker on it to try to trap you into buying parts from them. Are you sure? I saw a few Landa pumps and they don't look anything like a General Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted January 21, 2006 USED to be Generals....just looked at their catalog on their website....those are the old Admiral Pumps, imported by Victor Midland, used by Tuff, bought by C Tech, who owns Landa. I stand corrected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racechaser 64 Report post Posted January 21, 2006 Hey Russ what about Hawk pumps on a Hotsy?? Are they good pumps? Are the parts interchangeable with other brands? Thanks Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Johnson 141 Report post Posted January 21, 2006 Hawk is a good pump. The packing in them is interchangeable with the Kit 19 General. The plungers are longer, but the same OD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Carroll 14 Report post Posted January 21, 2006 I have General, no complaints here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
