Its slightly smaller, measuring 51 x 45 x 51cm but weighing a little more at 32kg.ÂThis might be due to the 20-meter hoseÂthat’s included, double what its big brother unit offers. This hose is split between an 8 meter and a 12 meterÂwhich can be used separately or put together. The ParkerBrand is ourÂcheapest best petrol pressure washerÂon the list and is great as a starter unit. Specification: Warranty: yes (1 year) , Motor/Engine Type: 7HP 4-stroke , Max Bar Pressure: 272Bar , Max Flow Rate: 720 l/hr Priced very sensibly for such a quaity machine the Briggs & Stratton 020739 ELITE 3200Q petrol pressure washer is a solid bit of kit with excellent all over build quality.

Releasing the trigger on the spray gun, Auto Stop technology immediately stops the motor and the pump. This saves you water and electricity and protects the washer. ProsIf you’re after a petrol model, it is important to keep in mind that this one uses recoil start, which some people may struggle with. So you will need to be prepared to handle this. But if you’ve got a good previous experience of using this type of tool and follow the instructions, it shouldn’t be an issue. Briggs & Stratton have fitted the Elite 3200 petrol pressure washer with an easy start axial cam pump. Again, it is a solid, hard wearing construction that requires no maintenance from you to keep it going strong. The pump also has an automatic thermal relief valve that will allow hot, high pressure water escape from the pump to help cool it and reduce the risk of damage from overheating. Hose Length –ÂThis one shouldn’t play such a large factor in your choice for a petrol power washer as even the shortest available as standard on our list (7.5 meters) is still quite a large amount of hose. Also, these hoses are quite easier extending using a power washer hose, normally from the same brand, and they can be added together. You have a remarkable 30m of hose with which to work, so you don’t need to be close to your water source. And that water source can be a tap or a stationary source such as a pond or your water butt. We encourage you to recycle water wherever possible for your cleaning tasks. The washer has an inbuilt filter to screen out all the bits and pieces that might be in the recycled water before the water enters the power washer system. This unit also offers an amazing feature in that it includes ReadyStart. ReadyStart stops the need to manually prime or choke the engine and will start first time, every time using their easy rope starting system.

It looks like Waspper are trying hard (and doing a good job) to make a name for themselves as reliable and durable, but Briggs & Stratton did that a long time ago. Also included is a curved gutter lance which as the name implies is great for cleaning your gutters.

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The Waspper W3100HA Petrol Pressure Washer is powered by a 196 cc Honda engine which is reassuring in terms of quality, and impressive in terms of power. It’s the sort of machine that lifts stains out of concrete paving, instead of just removing the top layer of dirt. Comes with straight lance and a gutter lance, five nozzles plus a turbo nozzle, and a self-propelled drain cleaner.

Specification: Warranty: yes (1 year) , Motor/Engine Type: 8HP 4-stroke , Max Bar Pressure: 272Bar , Max Flow Rate: 12 l/min Unfortunately, waspper have only given this model a short 7.5 metre hose, which while being fine for most home applications, still limits its range and can’t compete with our number 1 best petrol washer. You also receive other cleaning tools of two brushes, a patio cleaner and a lance to clean all the debris out of your gutters. There are a few considerations to bear in mind when choosing the best petrol pressure washer though, so take a look at the tips below to help you make an informed decision: Petrol Pressure Washers Vs. Electric Pressure WashersUnlike many pressure washers featured on this list, the main downside of the HYW3100P2 is that it can’t draw water from a static water source. There needs to be a tap within reach at all times. For our review, we balanced these two viewpoints. We chose power washers from reputable and highly regarded brands that also produce enough power for a good cleaning session. Electric vs petrol driven