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Simon Campbell

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New pressure washer
« on: April 03, 2016, 06:06:47 pm »
Hi guys

I am in the market for a new pressure washer, I have used a honda GX390 the last few years which has been great but I'm wondering if its worth switching over to a yanmar diesel engine? For those with any experience is there any benefit to a diesel engine? I'm thinking it may be cheaper to run, are they more powerful then their petrol counterparts? Cost not particularly an issue and I am willing to spend more if it will last longer and have cheaper running costs in the long run.

Thanks in advance

Simon

Iain macdonald

  • Posts: 121
Re: New pressure washer
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2016, 01:28:56 am »
Hi guys

I am in the market for a new pressure washer, I have used a honda GX390 the last few years which has been great but I'm wondering if its worth switching over to a yanmar diesel engine? For those with any experience is there any benefit to a diesel engine? I'm thinking it may be cheaper to run, are they more powerful then their petrol counterparts? Cost not particularly an issue and I am willing to spend more if it will last longer and have cheaper running costs in the long run.

Thanks in advance

Simon

Iain macdonald

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Re: New pressure washer
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2016, 01:29:37 am »
U looking  too sell one u have.

Ben Marriott

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Re: New pressure washer
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2016, 04:36:33 pm »
Hi Simon,

Looking at the Yanmar you can expect 21LPM at about 190/200 Bar - the main advantage is the running cost of the machine, obviously being able to run on red yo can save 50% on fuel costs.

The machines are initially more expensive though, but we see less faults on the Yanmar engines.

Ben
Rutland Pumps Limited - 01572 729412- sales@rutlandpumps.co.uk

Simon Campbell

  • Posts: 115
Re: New pressure washer
« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2016, 05:51:43 pm »
Sorry Iain, the one have now have just gone through its second pump and is a few years old so probably only good for spares or repairs or maybe a lot of TLC.

Ben-thank you for the input, the running costs sound great and I am willing to spend the extra money if it saves me money in the long run.

Neil Jones

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Re: New pressure washer
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2016, 06:50:34 pm »
Plus diesel are generally bigger.

clarkson

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Re: New pressure washer
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2016, 09:18:05 am »
Hi Simon,

Looking at the Yanmar you can expect 21LPM at about 190/200 Bar - the main advantage is the running cost of the machine, obviously being able to run on red yo can save 50% on fuel costs.

The machines are initially more expensive though, but we see less faults on the Yanmar engines.

Hi Ben
How can you say that , being a yanmar is the engine . Doesn't mean it has a 21lpm/200 bar pump on it.

Yanmar diesels are brilliant engines though have to say.  Although Damien at qwashers  told me if he is building from scratch ,he goes for the Kybota 3 cylinder.

John

Ben

Aqua Power Solutions

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Re: New pressure washer
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2016, 07:57:01 pm »
Hi Simon,

Looking at the Yanmar you can expect 21LPM at about 190/200 Bar - the main advantage is the running cost of the machine, obviously being able to run on red yo can save 50% on fuel costs.

The machines are initially more expensive though, but we see less faults on the Yanmar engines.

Hi Ben
How can you say that , being a yanmar is the engine . Doesn't mean it has a 21lpm/200 bar pump on it.

Yanmar diesels are brilliant engines though have to say.  Although Damien at qwashers  told me if he is building from scratch ,he goes for the Kybota 3 cylinder.

John

John
That's like saying you can buy a Porsche and have a ford escort 1.3L under the bonnet
Ed
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Ben Marriott

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Re: New pressure washer
« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2016, 01:27:42 pm »
Yes yanmar is the engine I should have said - "With the yanmar you can expect either 15LPM at 250 Bar or 200 bar at 21LPM" To be honest I've rarely sold a Yanmar at 15LPM.

I like the Hatz 2G40's it's about the biggest you can go on a portable frame.
Rutland Pumps Limited - 01572 729412- sales@rutlandpumps.co.uk