Kärcher or Devilbiss powewr washer?

[gb387]

What power washer would you choose? I am not going to use it all that much just around the house from time to time and take care of some things on my truck. I have to get it from sams club and this is what they carry.

I have this one now but need to exchange it since it is broke, have not used it yet.

5.5 HP Premium Honda GCV Engine
2500 PSI, 2.2 GPM
Quick connect spray wand
Maintenance-free pump
On-board accessory storage
25'x 1/4" high pressure hose
Four quick connect nozzles
$298


Or get this one?

Thermal pump protection device prevents pump from overheating
German engineered, Kärcher high performance direct-drive axial pump with brass pump head
Easy-to-start Tecumseh engine
Dirtblaster® Rotary Spray Nozzle included — increases cleaning power by up to 50% (compared to regular fan-jet nozzles)
Oversized 10” pneumatic tires for rugged terrain
Convenient holder for detergent siphoning tube and nozzles integrated into front panel
100 ft. hose reel (optional)
Ergonomic cage-type frame design protects hose from contact with hot muffler
Built-in detergent injection system
$308

 

[trovato]

Well, the devilbiss seems to give the important specs, 2500psi, 2.2gpm. The Karcher seems to try to impress with ergonomics and squishy tires. I think you'd really need to know the psi and gpm ratings of the Karcher to compare.

 

[gb387]

I have added another one to the list... I have found some posts with many people not happy with the Honda powered one I got from Sams club. So here is another:

Excell 5 HP Honda Engine 2600 PSI Pressure Washer Model 165328 5 HP Honda GC (OHC) engine. Maintenance free pump. 2 Year Engine and 1 Year Pump Warranty. Area cleaned in 5 minutes: 40-45 sq. ft.

• Great for driveways
• 2600 PSI
• Gas powered
• heavy duty

Brand Excell
Manufacturer DeVilbiss Air Power Company
Model # 165328
Engine Make Honda
Engine Size 5 HP
MFG Name DeVilbiss Air Power Company
PSI 2600
$388

I am thinking it is 2.5 gpm, if I remember right.

 

[pl_silverado]

I have the Karcher and have been happy with it.
5 HP
2.5 gal/min
2500 psi

 

[krooser]

I've had a "No-Name" (probably HAD one but it's long forgotten) 2500 lb pressure washer for about ten years. I bought it at Sam's...these things have really come down in price as I paid around $489.00 for it...3 1/2 HP Tecumseh engine...run out of oil TWICE (my son no longer borrows it!)...still runs...been frozen at least three times (only had to replace a small, plastic fitting that split from ice )...still pumps...This year I cleaned some grunge out of it when the pressure wasn't right....really bulletproof unit that has come in handy many times...