Poll: What type of pressure washing rig do you use?

[Christopher]

Tim, Does your 8gpm machine push the 36" surface cleaner good? Can you walk at a good pace? I am thinking about getting an 8gpm 3000psi machine next and I have a Big Guy 28" but my 5.6gpm 3000psi machine won't push it that fast. I have to walk slow so I am thinking about the bigger machine.

[Ron Musgraves]

Originally Posted by taselton2

RON, I AM PUTTING TOGETHER AN ISUZU NPR WITH A ALUMINUM FLATBED. I HAVE BEEN POSTING PICTURES AS I GO ON ANOTHER SITE. I HAVE A PRETTY GOOD WAY TO GO STILL, BUT SHE'S COMMING ALONG. IT IS A 2001 4CYL TURBO WITH 24K ON IT. WHEN FINISHED IT WILL CARRY 2 WASHERS (8.5 @ 3600 & 4.8 @ 3000), 3 TANKS (2-200'S AND A 150), 2 SOFTWASH PUMPS, GENERATOR, LADDERS, 2 SURFACE CLEANERS (36" & 20"), 4-6 HOSE REELS, ETC........ WE CURRENTLY RUN A RANGER ALUMINUM FLATBED, BUT WE HAVE OUT GROWN IT.

Very nice, please post that puppy on pwi if you get a chance????

[taselton2]

Originally Posted by Christopher

Tim, Does your 8gpm machine push the 36" surface cleaner good? Can you walk at a good pace? I am thinking about getting an 8gpm 3000psi machine next and I have a Big Guy 28" but my 5.6gpm 3000psi machine won't push it that fast. I have to walk slow so I am thinking about the bigger machine.

THE HIGHER FLOW WASHER (TSF2021) ALOWS US TO WALK AT A BETTER PACE WITH THE 36", BUT WE STILL CAN'T JOG BEHIND IT. WE HAVE USED IT ON OUR 4.8 @ 3000 AND YOU CAN TELL "BIG" DIFFERENCE IN SPEED. I AM BUYING THE 10.2 @ 3000 (TSF2221) TO TRY AND BOOST OUR CONCRETE TIME EVEN MORE. YOU WON'T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE UNTIL YOU TRY IT. WATER SUPPLY BECOMES AN ISSUE, SO THERE IS A TRADE OFF.

[danster]

I have a 5 ton International truck with 24 ft enclosed insulated box. 2 units with 18hp honda's 4000psi / 4gpm's and a 38HP diesel Lombardini w/ 6.6gpm / 5800 psi. Probably close to 2000 ft of hose with us all the time and has an 1100 gallon steel tank (home made) epoxy lined. Also has a independant boiler so if you want hot water just plug to it.

Sweet setup and works well. But will probably get rid of the truck and put everything in a trailer. Looking right now for an Exiss trailer, 36 ft fifth wheel, triple axle with ramp door. I usually work within a 300 mile radius from home so I get better fuel mileage with my pickup than the 5 ton. Also looking for another F350 for towing the 34 ft flatbed when hauling manlifts or my other enclosed trailer.

Dan

[John T.]

Hey Dan,
Thats somewhat of a similiar set-up that I had with the 24ft box truck. I have a 48hp Lombardini Silver Eagle set-up that I since put in an 18ft enclosed trailer. I actually had a larger trailer that came with this set-up initially but the trailer and truck where just to big to get in and out of peoples driveways when we do Residential work. I also have a bucket truck to pull this trailer along with a 350 truck.

I'm selling another 350 truck that I just had on Ebay..if your interested its item number 170046815681 The reserve was $13000 and it just missed it.. I'm going to relist it and drop the reserve maybe as low as $12000 + If your interested and since your only according to mapquest 675 miles from my house I'd be willing to sell thist truck for $11,500. This truck is loaded and the mileage is nothing for a cummins diesel. If your interested let me know..

[danster]

But, But, But....its a Dodge, I want to get to my jobsite.... .

Just kidding. I am looking right now but waiting, I am looking for another Ford F350, crew cab, long box, single rear wheel.

I like my 5 ton set up because sometimes I go in remote locations like logging road or industrial sites which the roads are not always in prestine conditions. I had a bucket truck a couple of years back but had to condemn it because one of the guys tried to push or pull something heavy with it and it bent the boom and loosened the base, never found out really what happened that day, but that employee has since left....ahum fired..lol. I have replaced it with a 40 ft scissor lift which is alot better for my use especially inside building and such (larger platform working space). If I need a boom I'll just rent one. I pick it up myself with a fifth wheel flatbed trailer I have. I am thinking also of getting a 45 ft boom, but only if I get a good deal like 15K or less otherwise I just keep on renting. These are very high maintenance machines and if your not mecanically inclined they'll cost ya a fortune at a shop.

Thanks for the offer on the truck John,

Dan

[John T.]

Hey No sweat Dan. I just bought this 350 0n ebay for $30,000. This is the only reason why I'm selling my Dodge...now my wife gets that dinning room set she always wanted which cost about the price I'm selling my Dodge for..Got to please the boss every now and then

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0108180&rd=1,1

[danster]

Now you see what that Dodge is worth = a table and chairs...lol. I hear ya on keepin' the boss happy.

By the way, that is one sweet truck. Only saw one Amarillo around here but I just checked it out real fast since we were in a parking lot, didn't want anybody to think I was a crook or something. The 6.0 diesel has tons of power too, especially if you add little toys.

Dan

[danster]

This is my ride.

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...42215609RnGPEK

I'm like a big kid everytime I get behind the wheel... Ordering another toy for it this week, should add another 150 poneys...heehaw.

Dan

[R L S]

Danster,
One of mine is 2000 f350 with the psd. I just got done putting the banks brake and six gun tuner on it. Man what a differance it makes, well worth the money the truck is now has PLENTY of go and whoa.

[Biodude]

A friend of mine is a distributor for banks products an beats everybodys prices, and he knows what works and what doesn't. He souped his own truck up and is over 600 HP and unbelievable torque. He blows away Corvettes at the light and leaves them in a black cloud of exhaust at the light!!

[Biodude]

One word of caution: Don't think of buying the '08 Ford super duty. People are burning their houses down and etc. Check out the link my buddy sent over:

www.youtube.com/watch?v%3dv36MCcRPRTc');


I hope it works....

[JohnBevy]

Right Now we have a 2750 psi @ 3gpm in Our Blue Van that we use on big Hood Cleanings where we need 2 machines its got a 225 degree homemade hotbox on it.. We also have a 3500 psi @4gpm Whitco Hot water unit on a 5x9 trailer but soon will be mounted on a flatbed truck ...

[dig_dougpt]

I use a 3000 psi @ 3.5 gpm truck mount

[Ron Musgraves]

Ii have had about all, Landa are my main ones.

I will buy anything.