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NYCGator
Location: North Bellmore, NY
Joined: May 27, 2005
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Down to two: which pressure washer to buy?
Original Message May 27, 2005 3:26 pm |
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Hello all. In my search for a pressure washer I came across this forum, which is obviously a great resource that I will use often in the future. Anyway on to the point of my post. I am down to two pressure washers and I was hoping that I could get some advice from you all: 1) Excell 5hp Honda Engine 2600 PSI pressure washer available at Home Depot for $388. http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?prod_id=165328&cm_mmc=1hd.com2froogle-_-product_feed-_-D24X-_-165328 2) Troy-Bilt 6.75 hp 2550 PSI Gas Pressure Washer available at Lowes for $349. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=188028-348-20240&lpage=none Now I think both units are very good and would serve my purposes well (I need multi-purpose washer for concrete pool deck, large wood deck, brick and siding, driveway etc.). The main difference between the units is that the Excell has a Honda engine, while Troy has a Briggs and Stratton engine, and I have read that the Honda is a superior, quieter engine. The Excell also is 2.5 GPM versus the Troy-Bilt's 2.3 GPM so the Excell has a somwhat higher cleaning unit rating. The Troy-Built is a bit less money though -- actually a difference of $75 as I have a 10% off offer from Lowe's -- and it includes a "bonus $100.00 value power cleaning kit with turbo nozzle, scrub and rotating brushes and 112 page project guide." It also appears that there are more/better attachments available for the Troy-Bilt. Are the attachements really useful though? So I am somewhat torn between the two. I would appreciate whatever advice you all may have as to which is the better power washer or better value. Thanks in advance.
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cleanmaxx_brian
"At least I am enjoying the ride"
Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
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Re: Down to two: which pressure washer to buy?
Reply #7 May 27, 2005 11:21 pm |
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Well just to confuse you  I have the Troy Built from Lowes and could not be happier. Briggs engine runs real strong and starts nice and easy (as long as you relieve the pressure in the pump). I also think the red paint was better on the Troy Builts...it didnt scratch as easy.
Brian ChangAriens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer, Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.
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cleanmaxx_brian
"At least I am enjoying the ride"
Location: Wantagh, Long Island, NY
Joined: Mar 12, 2005
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Re: Down to two: which pressure washer to buy?
Reply #9 May 28, 2005 10:11 am |
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One more thing...the wheels. On the honda, they are air filled tires and probably bearings in there. They are better for sure but you pay for this... On the Troy Built, they are plain big wheels. They woble a bit but work. I don't need to be able to go long distances pulling a pressure washer so I wasn't willing to spend the extra for the wheels.
Brian ChangAriens 8526LE, Bradley 32" 12.5HP walk behind mower, Echo BP200 blower, Troy Built 4.5HP Pressure Washer, Craftsman 4.5HP Yard Vac, Homelite line trimmer, Scotts 21" high wheel mower, MTD 3.5HP Edger.
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Marshall
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Re: Down to two: which pressure washer to buy?
Reply #10 May 28, 2005 12:42 pm |
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Marshall...
I was talking about the Honda engines that there Harmony II lawn mowers have and are also built by Honda. They really suck man!. You pay over 1000 dollars to buy two of there mowers and one of them gets a broken choke, broken drive cable, and drive belt. The other one gets a crack in the tranny and the drive cable also starts going out on it. All this crap is happening in 1 year of use. Crap man, you think when you spend 550 for a Honda mower that its going to hold up for at least 10 years. Marshall, I am very upset with Honda quality and I would not give them the time of day! The Honda mowers I speak of are the 2003 models. Now yes I do realise its been a couple years since then, but do you really think Honda improved them in two years? I have been told Honda built better outdoor power equipment 6 to 10 years ago. Well, thats my review of two Honda Harmony II's. Oh, I didn't know they sucked. When did you own these?
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