Came across this belt drive robins 3500 psi with cat pump guy says it run and everything works great is it worth buying for 250$ that’s what he will take for it says he don’t know the gallons per minute I’m assuming at least 4gpm
Like a lot of people I just do a Google search and it’s essentially a Subaru engine. It also said parts are still being made in TN if something breaks.
Personally I’d skip it and find a Honda but whatever you can afford.
Yeah I just want something to start with to see if I can get going I’ve done tons of searching on here most not logged in so my read hours probably don’t show it but I feel ready to start but not looking to break the bank off the get go
The forum standard is “buy once…cry once”. If cash is an issue, look for a unit someone is selling that is getting out of the business. Happens all the time.
Costs $300 to rent a unit from HD for a week… line up jobs and go rent a machine. Use the profits from the week to get your own machine.
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Dave Ramsey wouldn’t approve of this suggestion, but credit card. Pressure washing pays well enough that you should be able to line up enough jobs in a month to pay for a decent unit.
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Mildly curious, it says your last post on here was 5 years ago, you are just now wanting to start up?
I wanted too start around when COVID was a thing then my original job didn’t allow me to have time for it but I’ve always still looked into it and researched ,I now don’t travel and I am at a point where it is doable again
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Might have someone giving me a whole set up fingers crossed
Well, either lucky or unlucky you. If someone is giving you a setup, it might be junk or starter stuff. A decent unit and equipment is 1000s of dollars. If you get a decent setup then you are getting a big gift.
The upside of getting worn equipment is you learn the ins and outs of it by fixing it. A ready to go unit looks nice and is great until something breaks…and something will eventually break. Ready to go backups is my advice, and I received that advice right here on this forum when I started and it has paid dividends. Always have those viton o rings on your rig, tape, paste, tools, and a vise. I probably keep too much on my trailer, but I live in the boondocks so there is no quick trip back home or to a store.
Good luck to you.
Yeah it’s a 4gpm belt drive Honda gx340 that’s been sitting for 4 years been cleaning the pump valves changing oils in pump and engine tuning everything up and hopefully try to fire it all up soon .. got a new unloader and going to re do everything only thing worth keeping will probably just be the pressure washer it’s self and the reels . Gonna need new hoses and everything though. And yes I’m going to get extras just in case
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