Dewy 14 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 Looking to invest in my first machine for housewashes, flatwork etc.. and I'm having trouble deciding between a couple of belt drive machines. A local dealer has a Mi-T-M pumping 3.7gpm @ 3700psi, however I found a machine online that pumps 5.5 @ 2500psi. The higher gpm's would be nice for the housewashing but the low psi's concerns me for doing concrete and powering a surface cleaner in the future. Both units have Honda 13Hp engines and the price difference between the two is only a couple of hundred bucks. Which machine do you feel would have served you best starting off your business and would have been the best long term investment? Thanks, Dewy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 If it were me in your position, I would keep shopping. 3000psi is high enough and 5-6 gpm's would make the work go much faster. Finding this configuration on a machine shouldn't be too hard. What's your budget? Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dewy 14 Report post Posted February 22, 2006 Rod, I'm looking to stay between $ 1,500- $ 2,000 for the cold water belt drive. Thanks, Dewy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 Given the choices, you want the 5.5/2500. It will run circles around the other machine. And yes you can power a surface cleaner just fine with 2500. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarrod 22 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 http://www.1800333wash.com/vbelt1.asp This should help you. Spend just a little more and you will be glad you did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dewy 14 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 Thanks for the help guy's. Dewy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
