Pressure washer

[Farmgirl]

Looking at buying a pressure washer. What is the minimum size (psi, gpm) you would buy to wash out a stock trailer?

Thanks,
Farmgirl

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

If that's all you need it for I'd consider a high pressure nozzle and a good hose provided my water source had good pressure.

Beyond that I would think any inexpensive pressure washer would get the job done.

 

[Hook]

You'll be suprised how often you will use one, once you have one. 2500 psi and 2.5 gallons per minute minimum. Do not bother with an electric one.

 

[Kingfisher]

Try to get one w a Honda motor.

 

[highgrit]

Try to get one w a Honda motor.

That's some great advice. I have a 4k psi with a Cat pump, we use it all the time.
Hook is a pro-pressure washer, Sky told us so.

 

[Alan]

Pressure washer has been on my wish list for too long, many things around here to use one on.

 

[greybeard]

I have one, I use it maybe 2-3 times per year, but when I need it I need it. Craftsman with a Briggs and Scrapiron engine on it.

 

[ga.prime]

I want one to wash my greasy equipment with. Where do you buy them?

 

[greybeard]

Got mine at Sears & Roebucks. Lowes, Home Depot, and most lawnmower dealers sell them.

 

[Kingfisher]

If your Home Depot has tool rental buy one there. They cycle there rental tools out and sell em at great prices. They can also access all their stores online and move stuff from store to store.

 

[sim.-ang.king]

Use a 2500 psi 2.5 gpm washer at the hog barn for hallway and office. Has a Subaru motor, runs good.

 

[M-5]

I got a 2500psi several years ago at auction. For 25 bucks because it was reconditioned by homey depot . I use it all the time.

 

[Hook]

On the Honda motors, adjust the valves every 100 hours.
I've gone through 5 pressure washers in the last 20 years. All Honda engines and general pumps. All belt drive though. Direct drive pumps don't last as long though

 

[Farmgirl]

Thanks for the feedback.

Farmgirl

 

[PBangus]

Greybeard is right. Don't need them very often but great to have when you need one. I got mine at lowes. It a husqvarna. I've used it several times now and would recommend it.

 

[SuperHerefords]

A pressure washer can be your best and worst friend. When you start washing stuff like round balers you ruin bearings real quick by injecting water past the seals.

We have a 1800psi Karcher that does everything we need it to do but we don't wash any balers with it. We do use it wash the underside of the DiscBine but try to stay away from bearings with it.

 

[bigbull338]

i 2nd that do not wash a round baler with it at all or you will knock out a few bearings.the best thing is get a gas blower.and blow your baler off.