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.
This message was modified May 27, 2005 by NYCGator
