Which Brand of pressure washer is best?

I've often been asked. Which brand of pressure washer is best? Over the last several years, most brand names have been bought and sold to the extent that the name itself can mean very little. You can be sure of good value at your local big box store, but don't try to fool yourself; you're not going to find a unit suitable for hard use without spending about $1000.00. Most everything in the retail big box store is under severe pricing pressure and the suppliers have done whatever they have to to maintain some profit margin. Failing any other easy comparision, check out the size of the pressure washer pump. See if the motor is a cheap "China copy" motor. The latest "copy" motors have familiar sounding names, but it won't be Honda, Kohler, Briggs, or Subaru. Home use units can be bought at good deals, but as I mentioned earlier, don't fool yourself into thinking that a $400. pressure washer will be a long lasting commercial use unit. They can last a "light use" homeowner ten years or more, and at best help you start up a business with a cheap, one-year, commercial use unit.

Belt drive pressure washers have always been the commercial/industrial choice. However, many contractors have compromised and bought direct drive units so that they don't have to send out more than one man on a job. The best direct drive units usually have 13HP Honda motors..or more. Kohler, even Vanguard motors are well proven.

In pumps, generally, the bigger the better. Annovi Reverberi, General(Italian pumps), Giant, and Cat have all made good pumps. Cat, (Made in Japan pump) until recently, was most consistantly recognized to be a quality leader...and pricey. AR and General offer some of the best values along with reasonably priced parts.
Call 513-242-4500 for service. Thanks, Doug