Comparing Pressure Washers - Whats the best deal?

Need4Camaro · 05-11-06, 09:17

I'm going to start Auto Detailing and I want the most inexpensive yet reliable pressure washer I can get. I was assuming I would never need anything more than 3,000 PSI however how is 2,000 PSI for cars?

Check these pressure washers out and tell me which one would best fit my application...

#1 7.0 HP Honda Pressure Washer. 3,000 PSI and 2.7 Gallons per Minute $500

#2 1750 PSI Electric Motor Husky W/ 360 Rotation Handle $170

#3 DeWALT 6.5 HP Gas Pressure Washer putting out 2,800 PSI W/ Honda Motor $700

#4 13 HP DeWALT W/ Honda Motor putting out 3750 PSI and 4.0 GPM $1,000

Are any of these any good or am I looking into the wrong places? please inform me of any decent places to look.

Edit: I just noticed none of the links work properly, it just takes you to Home Depot's website... Ugh... Can you get the jist out of the description however?

Danase · 05-11-06, 10:04

I would for sure grab one with a Honda motor. I think the $500 one would be a good investment for not only cars but for around the home as well.

Need4Camaro · 05-13-06, 07:04

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Originally Posted by Danase

I would for sure grab one with a Honda motor. I think the $500 one would be a good investment for not only cars but for around the home as well.

Okay, I'm curious what is sufficient enough PSI just for cars only though? I'm just trying to get started so I'm on a major budget so the cheaper I can find a pressure washer the better...

Also would anyone recommend any sites I can find cheaper pressure washers?

Edit: Also would electric pressure washer's like this beable to hook up to a water tank?

jvriii1942 · 05-13-06, 06:31

Costco has a 5hp Honda motor 2400psi 2 gal per minute Karcher pressure washer for $300.

I have had this one for three years with no major problems. I think it is perfect for doing cars.

The motor is awesome and 2400psi feels just right to me.

03k20a2 · 05-14-06, 08:23

idk i just bought a karcher 1500psi from lowes for $119 and it works great for me, i have no complaints with it

Murat · 05-14-06, 10:03

I have a 200 bar (2900 PSI) KARCHER with three wands (turbo, fan and rotating brush) Sturdy, handy, reliabe... You can even use hot water up to 60 degrees C with it...

Whichever you buy, do not forget to also get a filter for the water-in side...