Jeff 232 Report post Posted March 7, 2006 Which machine is better. V-belt drive or Polychain belt drive AND WHY. Is there much of a difference Im looking at a portable 5.5 GPM 3500 Thanks JL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Phelps 85 Report post Posted March 7, 2006 If you like to read, here it is. Poly baby! :) http://gates.com/facts/index.cfm?show=Engineering&location_id=3258 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Sullivan 15 Report post Posted March 7, 2006 I like the AR RKV 5 GPM 4000psi pump on a 13 HP Honda. Very strong and light enough to lift in and out of my van. Mike Pressure Washing Pro, Inc. www.pressurewashingpro.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCPC 26 Report post Posted March 7, 2006 Which machine is better. V-belt drive or Polychain belt drive AND WHY. Is there much of a differenceIm looking at a portable 5.5 GPM 3500 Thanks JL I've got a portable pressure pro 5.5 gpm 3,500 polychain, and it's a great machine. Never had a v-belt, so I can't offer any words on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWkid 79 Report post Posted March 7, 2006 I have always ran V-belts and haven't had any problems.I think its like the chevy vs ford opinion.I do like the fact I can go to napa and buy V-belts .I have over 500 hrs on my big machines belts and still running strong I always keep an extra set.It is a 2 belt system.The smaller machine (18hp) has a four belt system which from what PP tells me is more efficient.Time will tell. I have a good friend in Boca who swears by poly chain he runs a 24hp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
