I can't believe you let that pressure washer run that long without depressing the trigger which allows water to cool the pump. If you continue running that PW like that it definitely won't be long before you burn up the pump itself!!
The manual tells you to not run the machine over two minutes with the trigger on the wand not pulled. It overheats the pump. Washers with a bypass can be ran longer. Washers with only an unloader should be ran no more that 2 minutes when not washing. I repair and sell these washers and have seen damaged pumps simply because the owners laid the wand down and walked away with the machine running.
Had an Edger with a 5 horse Honda engine bought back in 1985 it works for years without much maintenance just change the oil on it and added stabilizer in it gave it away in 2020 still running. Only big repair on it was replacing the recoil. (Pull Rope). For small engines I really like Hondas.
Adding the fuel stabilizer is a very good point. I use the extended mix ratio before it is cleaned, lubed and put away for the season. Some have dip stick or plug fill holes, that propping it up, a suction gun can be used to drain the crankcase sump. No fiddling with a drain plug. I use outboard fuel tanks for gas. You have a squeeze bulb to start fuel flow and the come with screw vent, gage and in 3, 5, 7, 9 gallon sizes. The smaller 3 & 5 gallon come new with each engine in create. A marine dealer parts department will have dozens to sell on the cheap if you work on them. They have zero cost invested in this inventory and if dealer sells all outboard motor boats (bass, year round aluminum and pontoon) they will start throwing them away. Put the plastic pet cock on the end of hose with 3-4" to fill small tanks! One small container or oil per gallon so easy math to get 40:1 ratio. Thanks for the USA made equipment review Pete!
Cat pumps are 1 of the best and the gx390 great setup I use a gx340 with a reduction gearbox onto a interpump 201. 21ltr per min. I have a electric/diesel hot washer that’s 30 years old that uses a cat tripplex pump. Great pumps
It's interesting to see you be so knowledgeable about something besides paint. Not that pressure washers are that complicated but I can tell you really like to do your research. Thanks Pete! I've been painting cars lately, mostly thanks to you. I've watched so many of your videos and I feel like my base of knowledge is all from you. And the more cars I paint and have real life experience, the more that you're lessons and ideas have shown to be correct.
Thanks Pete for the USA power equipment we all can use at home and shop. Mine was running fine and suddenly, something happened to the governor, it broke, went wide open and quit running before I could shut it off. Every breaks and sometimes, no one sells parts. I give up sometimes as crap break faster than I can fix it. The Camaro, Mustang and Mopar all look good. Thanks to the hardest working couple on TH-cam. Minnie and My Friend Pete! DK, Omaha.
@@Jay-Kaizo Only cars from overseas and semi-trucks have over-run governors and the rest use software to reduce fuel delivery based upon the tires speed rating. Normally 99MPH.
Upgrade to this would be a belt driven pump. And Psi is not that important as the GPM. but More than 4 GPM you may need to get into a buffer tank. Don’t run chemical through the pump, get a downstream injector it’s a Venturi after the pump. Also don’t let it warm up unless you have water running out the end, otherwise you are recycling warmer and Warmer water through your pump this will also decrease pump life as will injecting chemicals into the pump. Good luck Pete nice purchase go USA
I looked up the engine and the pump. The GX390 is $800+ and the CAT pump lists for around $700. So, I'd say $1200 is an excellent deal, considering building it yourself would cost a lot more. Thanks for the review, Pete! :)
My 4200 DeWalt psi washer, direct drive, Honda motor & Simpson pump. * I just blew 1 of 3 of the plastic plugs on top of the pump. I pray its not damaged. Oils are good.
appreciate your detailed review of this unit. Ive been eyeing it for a while now. Wondering how it held up for you at the "1 year later" mark. A 1 year review video would be greatly appreciated if you have time.
Honda small engine division was bought by China, years ago, to make it last, change oil every 50 hours. Bad Carburetor failure on the GX 390. I love Honda engines no matter where they are made. Overall you got a great unit, by the way they make industrial pressure washers with PSI in the 10s and 20 thousands, you can cut heavy steel in half, Hydro Services Houston,Texas, some equipment that will blow your mind. Huge
Low handle is perfect for transporting the unit by hatchback cars, SUVs or other vehicles. Long handle units do not fit in vehicles and are difficult to transport. It's a beautiful pressure washer, made in Japan pump and builtin bypass. Thank you for all your information.
Thanks for the great video. I just ordered the PS4240 and the AAA pump on it crapped out in an hour. I returned it to Lowe's and ordered this ALH4240 (no free shipping though!). Can't wait until it comes in to finish the job.
@@NG-og6fn yeah I would too. It's funny how much use and dependitbility I have gotten with Briggs and Stratton. The alh4240 has the gx390 and cat pump. There are Simpsons models for the same price but don't have the cat pump. The alh4240 is a very nice unit.
Thank you sir for this great review. These same units are $1400 now up from the $1200 you grabbed it for, but I still need it and still going to get it. Hasta la vista!
@@PrimetimeNut purchased mine early August and it has been a lil' beast no regrets. To me this is the best value before moving beyond into belt driven and higher hp / gpm professional units.
I didn't want to mention I paid more for the same setup, but glad I got it, and listening to Pete plus the rest of the comments, educated me even more.
Thank You for a very informative video. One question I have is how do you know whether or not the pressure pump has enough ... or even has ANY oil in it?
My 17 year old son has been doing small pressure washing jobs with a small kohler pressure washer and it does ok but fixing to get that exact setup. Can't bet a Honda engine with cat pump setup. Would definitely not get a triple A pump. Cat is definitely the way to go.
Im looking for a 4,000 PSI pressure washer to purchase .I Want to wetsand blast paint off of outboards. Could you possibly pickup a sand wetblaster wand ($119)attachment gun with media knob control on the gun in the near future and retest the fender. Should blast it off in no time with a turbo nozzle and sand,glass, etc..I think it would be a must in your line of work too. Thanks for posting this review...TOT62
Your are right. 'Fix 206' did a 49 chevy truck frame, body, and inner cab with one and it came out amazing with minimal time involved. Check it out. Phillip Hall
I love my Simpson but it a 3400 psi it's about 4 years old with no issues . But I agree about the hose and frame issues they could done something a little better.
looking to buy a 4400 psi 4 pgm and get a 20" surf cleaner. what tips do you suggest i use. i do not want to risk etching the concrete. was thinking 400025...thoughts?
I got the little 3200psi Simpson job with the Honda engine on it and yeah it's awesome for the money. I think I paid about $400 plus tax for the damn thing. Don't buy that SE Asian crap at Home Depot when you can get an expensive machine like Pete's. That concrete looks so clean I don't know what my friend Pete's wanting to pressure wash it for.
That is a nice machine Pete. 'Fix206' used one to wetsand a 49 chevy truck frame, body, and inner cab. The thing was shockingly awesome with speed and quality of work! Check it out! Phillip Hall
Great video however even regardless of what the manual says (I own this machine) don’t ever run it past 60 seconds without pulling the trigger. it doesn’t matter what pump you have, it will burn it out quickly. Sadly, these are actually not commercial grade pumps by CAT. These are their secondary grade pumps. They’re not terrible, but they’re nothing like the real commercial grade CAT’s
Most engines are made overseas. Honda's are made all overseas. But still are probably the best engines. Frames are pretty damm generic in design but some are aluminum. Pumps are probably the most important part of pressure washers. AR Pumps are Italian and pretty good. American companies are mostly using imported products. Read the fine print and details. American made and manufactured would be great if it were reality.
If it isnt "Belt driven" it is for home use. Professinals that are going to make a living doing pressure washing buy most times belt driven power washers. If you buy it for professional use, hours every day you NEED belt drive. Also you need a 4 gpm output. Hopefully it is going to last for you.
This exact machine is not belt driven, and it's 4gpm. So, what are you talking about? Lol. Also, I clean professionally, and this exact unit works just fine.
This is hard to watch. There might be more INCORRECT statements coming out of this guys mouth than correct ones. Mr. America here said he'd done his research, and the reason he paid for this particular model is because it was built and made in America! But if he'd done ANY research at all, he'd know that is INCORRECT, and that the CAT pump is made in Japan, and that most of the Honda engines made are, in fact, made in Japan as well. The product is then shipped here, and final assembly is sometimes completed in the United States or Canada. But my beef is that not only does he tell you over and over about buying this powerwasher, strictly because it was built and made in America, which is INCORRECT, but never once mentions the fact that he knows very clearly that the Honda engine is, and has always been a Japanese product. Its very obvious that he dodges the subject all together! After that mess, he then goes on to say that the tips are not quick release, which is INCORRECT (they ARE high pressure quick release tips). He says that the supplied hose is 20 feet, which is INCORRECT, 50 feet being the standard. There is no such thing as a #40 tip, the CORRECT statement is that its a 40%tip, meaning the amount of psi flowing through the tip at any time. And finally, he INCORRECTLY states that the engine is a GXS engine that produces about 10 horsepower, where the "did his homework" answer is that it's a HONDA GX390 engine, which produces 11.7 horsepower. When I see someone like this, that has absolutely NO business trying to explain something that he has NO correct Information to tell the public about, I have to beg people to please DO NOT "like" & "subscribe" to this type of video, because not only does this guy get paid, but he gets paid to tell you whatever he wants to make up, and you might just believe him!! Scary to think! Wake Up People, Wake Up!
I think at the end he mentioned the Honda was an option but the 'Simpson Engine' was made in America? The Simpson Company is in America? Where is the Simpson engine made? A little rough on Pete weren't you? He's not a pressure washer salesman. He only did a basic review of what he perceives as a good pressure washer for the money, a good value. Hum ...
My friend Pete does these reviews as a favor to people, he knows his viewers probably couldn't care less, but he does it anyway, and we appreciate that. As for the Simpson P/W, and as a small engine repair shop I can personally vouch for their products, they work, and yes, they are built in Japan and assembled in the US, but really who cares ? Lots of products are sold and distributed that way, in fact I don't think there is small engine product out there that comes from the US. So if you want a in depth review on a pressure washer why are you on a paint and body channel ? That's why most of us are here, because My friend Pete and Minnie the body shop girl know paint and body like nobody else, and if My friend Pete wants to throw in a little tidbit of something else whatever, it's their channel and they can choose to do what ever they want, it's a Free Country last I looked 👁️👁️
At 7:22 Pete does mention in text that the engine is Made in Japan and not USA. Pete’s always been honest says it as it is and has in pass vids even acknowledged tools etc made in other countries other than USA - even some Chinese harbour frieght tools his in the pass acknowledge, they do have their places that could be used for the price.
Or could mean you ran it low on oil or used the wrong oil weight. I have an exterior cleaning business and have always used Honda with very little issue, I was always the issue!
I can't believe you let that pressure washer run that long without depressing the trigger which allows water to cool the pump. If you continue running that PW like that it definitely won't be long before you burn up the pump itself!!
The manual tells you to not run the machine over two minutes with the trigger on the wand not pulled. It overheats the pump. Washers with a bypass can be ran longer. Washers with only an unloader should be ran no more that 2 minutes when not washing. I repair and sell these washers and have seen damaged pumps simply because the owners laid the wand down and walked away with the machine running.
I use a Gatorade bottle to keep the trigger engaged. Saves my hands after 6 hours.lol and she runs all day. No over heating.
Had an Edger with a 5 horse Honda engine bought back in 1985 it works for years without much maintenance just change the oil on it and added stabilizer in it gave it away in 2020 still running. Only big repair on it was replacing the recoil. (Pull Rope). For small engines I really like Hondas.
Adding the fuel stabilizer is a very good point. I use the extended mix ratio before it is cleaned, lubed and put away for the season. Some have dip stick or plug fill holes, that propping it up, a suction gun can be used to drain the crankcase sump. No fiddling with a drain plug. I use outboard fuel tanks for gas. You have a squeeze bulb to start fuel flow and the come with screw vent, gage and in 3, 5, 7, 9 gallon sizes. The smaller 3 & 5 gallon come new with each engine in create. A marine dealer parts department will have dozens to sell on the cheap if you work on them. They have zero cost invested in this inventory and if dealer sells all outboard motor boats (bass, year round aluminum and pontoon) they will start throwing them away. Put the plastic pet cock on the end of hose with 3-4" to fill small tanks! One small container or oil per gallon so easy math to get 40:1 ratio.
Thanks for the USA made equipment review Pete!
Nothing runs like a Honda . I have a 10 year old 2500 watt portable generator , it still runs like when I bought it . Thanks Pete .
I'm a country boy. It's "Nothing runs like a Deere".
I have the 3400 psi @ 2.5 GPM version of this machine. ALH3228. Honda GX200 with Cat pump. Absolutely a beast for what I paid for it.
Cat pumps are 1 of the best and the gx390 great setup I use a gx340 with a reduction gearbox onto a interpump 201. 21ltr per min. I have a electric/diesel hot washer that’s 30 years old that uses a cat tripplex pump. Great pumps
It's interesting to see you be so knowledgeable about something besides paint. Not that pressure washers are that complicated but I can tell you really like to do your research. Thanks Pete! I've been painting cars lately, mostly thanks to you. I've watched so many of your videos and I feel like my base of knowledge is all from you. And the more cars I paint and have real life experience, the more that you're lessons and ideas have shown to be correct.
Thanks Pete for the USA power equipment we all can use at home and shop. Mine was running fine and suddenly, something happened to the governor, it broke, went wide open and quit running before I could shut it off. Every breaks and sometimes, no one sells parts. I give up sometimes as crap break faster than I can fix it. The Camaro, Mustang and Mopar all look good. Thanks to the hardest working couple on TH-cam. Minnie and My Friend Pete! DK, Omaha.
Were you talking about the pressure washer here? Or a car? I'm assuming car since you mentioned a governor
@@Jay-Kaizo Only cars from overseas and semi-trucks have over-run governors and the rest use software to reduce fuel delivery based upon the tires speed rating. Normally 99MPH.
Upgrade to this would be a belt driven pump. And Psi is not that important as the GPM. but More than 4 GPM you may need to get into a buffer tank.
Don’t run chemical through the pump, get a downstream injector it’s a Venturi after the pump. Also don’t let it warm up unless you have water running out the end, otherwise you are recycling warmer and Warmer water through your pump this will also decrease pump life as will injecting chemicals into the pump. Good luck Pete nice purchase go USA
Good advise all around.
I looked up the engine and the pump. The GX390 is $800+ and the CAT pump lists for around $700. So, I'd say $1200 is an excellent deal, considering building it yourself would cost a lot more. Thanks for the review, Pete! :)
My 4200 DeWalt psi washer, direct drive, Honda motor & Simpson pump.
* I just blew 1 of 3 of the plastic plugs on top of the pump. I pray its not damaged. Oils are good.
I used the Simpson and the dewalt pressure washers. The Simpson is more reliable and consistent, the dewalt was good but not better than the Simpson!
appreciate your detailed review of this unit. Ive been eyeing it for a while now. Wondering how it held up for you at the "1 year later" mark. A 1 year review video would be greatly appreciated if you have time.
Honda small engine division was bought by China, years ago, to make it last, change oil every 50 hours. Bad Carburetor failure on the GX 390. I love Honda engines no matter where they are made. Overall you got a great unit, by the way they make industrial pressure washers with PSI in the 10s and 20 thousands, you can cut heavy steel in half, Hydro Services Houston,Texas, some equipment that will blow your mind. Huge
Not true. There are 5 Honda Mfg locations throughout the world. Just look them up.
Low handle is perfect for transporting the unit by hatchback cars, SUVs or other vehicles. Long handle units do not fit in vehicles and are difficult to transport. It's a beautiful pressure washer, made in Japan pump and builtin bypass. Thank you for all your information.
There's a fuel strainer in the tank my friend Pete. If you shine a light in the tank when it's empty you'll see it. Nice P/W My friend Pete 👍
PS, don't use a match! lol just kidding. Phillip Hall
@@PhillipHall01 LOL
Have you put a pressure guage on the discharge of the pump to see what pressure you are actually getting while spraying?
Thanks for the great video. I just ordered the PS4240 and the AAA pump on it crapped out in an hour. I returned it to Lowe's and ordered this ALH4240 (no free shipping though!). Can't wait until it comes in to finish the job.
I'm still debating if I want to spend more for the cat pump or just go with AAA.
@@clintsaines9274 just like everything else, you get what you pay for.
@@NG-og6fn yeah I figured but sometimes the the brands like AAA can last. I've had Briggs and Stratton motors last decades.
@@clintsaines9274 you've been lucky! I've had both Briggs and AAA with bad luck. After my bad experiences I play it safe and pay more for quality.
@@NG-og6fn yeah I would too. It's funny how much use and dependitbility I have gotten with Briggs and Stratton. The alh4240 has the gx390 and cat pump. There are Simpsons models for the same price but don't have the cat pump. The alh4240 is a very nice unit.
Thank you sir for this great review. These same units are $1400 now up from the $1200 you grabbed it for, but I still need it and still going to get it. Hasta la vista!
I'm seeing them listed for over $2,000 across the board... where are you seeing $1400?
@@PrimetimeNut purchased mine early August and it has been a lil' beast no regrets. To me this is the best value before moving beyond into belt driven and higher hp / gpm professional units.
@@PrimetimeNutI sell refurbished units for $590 with Simpson warranty
I didn't want to mention I paid more for the same setup, but glad I got it, and listening to Pete plus the rest of the comments, educated me even more.
Thank You for a very informative video.
One question I have is how do you know whether or not the pressure pump has enough ... or even has ANY oil in it?
My 17 year old son has been doing small pressure washing jobs with a small kohler pressure washer and it does ok but fixing to get that exact setup. Can't bet a Honda engine with cat pump setup. Would definitely not get a triple A pump. Cat is definitely the way to go.
Im looking for a 4,000 PSI pressure washer to purchase .I Want to wetsand blast paint off of outboards. Could you possibly pickup a sand wetblaster wand ($119)attachment gun with media knob control on the gun in the near future and retest the fender. Should blast it off in no time with a turbo nozzle and sand,glass, etc..I think it would be a must in your line of work too. Thanks for posting this review...TOT62
Your are right. 'Fix 206' did a 49 chevy truck frame, body, and inner cab with one and it came out amazing with minimal time involved. Check it out. Phillip Hall
A clean floor is a wonderful thing.
where do you put cleaning solution?
I love my Simpson but it a 3400 psi it's about 4 years old with no issues . But I agree about the hose and frame issues they could done something a little better.
Nice unit Pete when you do an oil change maybe turn the washer on its side to fill oil ? thanks for the video mate.
Do you think you can use it as a gravity fed pump
looking to buy a 4400 psi 4 pgm and get a 20" surf cleaner. what tips do you suggest i use. i do not want to risk etching the concrete. was thinking 400025...thoughts?
I got the little 3200psi Simpson job with the Honda engine on it and yeah it's awesome for the money. I think I paid about $400 plus tax for the damn thing. Don't buy that SE Asian crap at Home Depot when you can get an expensive machine like Pete's. That concrete looks so clean I don't know what my friend Pete's wanting to pressure wash it for.
That is a nice machine Pete. 'Fix206' used one to wetsand a 49 chevy truck frame, body, and inner cab. The thing was shockingly awesome with speed and quality of work! Check it out! Phillip Hall
That was definitely the way to get it done 👍
Thanks for the video, check out a sand blaster adapter.
Man your getting one a hell of a storm Pete.
The Man himself 😤.
Great video however even regardless of what the manual says (I own this machine) don’t ever run it past 60 seconds without pulling the trigger. it doesn’t matter what pump you have, it will burn it out quickly. Sadly, these are actually not commercial grade pumps by CAT. These are their secondary grade pumps. They’re not terrible, but they’re nothing like the real commercial grade CAT’s
Hopefully you'll tell everyone that there is a in line fuel filter built in the tank and a fuel filter built in the carburetor?
Of course he knows all
Most hondas have an inline filter inside of the fuel line
Most engines are made overseas. Honda's are made all overseas. But still are probably the best engines. Frames are pretty damm generic in design but some are aluminum. Pumps are probably the most important part of pressure washers. AR Pumps are Italian and pretty good. American companies are mostly using imported products. Read the fine print and details.
American made and manufactured would be great if it were reality.
I think Pete will want his other one back after awhile. Does not get great reviews on Amazon.
If he follows 'Mike Like_Model_Ts' advise he will love it for years!
Hard to beat a Honda engine.
You can tell you think you're knowledgeable about everything but that's definitely not the case 😂😂😂
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I bet that sucker could blast the smugness off of ol Majestic. Take it to Dallas and give it a whirl!
lol
Honda makes the best small engines Japanese
Always release pressure before you pull tip. Thats the deal. Lol
PRECISELY HOW SO?
If it isnt "Belt driven" it is for home use. Professinals that are going to make a living doing pressure washing buy most times belt driven power washers. If you buy it for professional use, hours every day you NEED belt drive. Also you need a 4 gpm output. Hopefully it is going to last for you.
This exact machine is not belt driven, and it's 4gpm. So, what are you talking about? Lol. Also, I clean professionally, and this exact unit works just fine.
Hi good lanin
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Cat pumps are not cat diesel made
This hose is horrible replace it but i have the same pressure washer they are very good
They literally stick a sticker on a built engine. Simpson is good but not that good. They dont build engines.
This is hard to watch. There might be more INCORRECT statements coming out of this guys mouth than correct ones. Mr. America here said he'd done his research, and the reason he paid for this particular model is because it was built and made in America! But if he'd done ANY research at all, he'd know that is INCORRECT, and that the CAT pump is made in Japan, and that most of the Honda engines made are, in fact, made in Japan as well. The product is then shipped here, and final assembly is sometimes completed in the United States or Canada. But my beef is that not only does he tell you over and over about buying this powerwasher, strictly because it was built and made in America, which is INCORRECT, but never once mentions the fact that he knows very clearly that the Honda engine is, and has always been a Japanese product. Its very obvious that he dodges the subject all together! After that mess, he then goes on to say that the tips are not quick release, which is INCORRECT (they ARE high pressure quick release tips). He says that the supplied hose is 20 feet, which is INCORRECT, 50 feet being the standard. There is no such thing as a #40 tip, the CORRECT statement is that its a 40%tip, meaning the amount of psi flowing through the tip at any time. And finally, he INCORRECTLY states that the engine is a GXS engine that produces about 10 horsepower, where the "did his homework" answer is that it's a HONDA GX390 engine, which produces 11.7 horsepower.
When I see someone like this, that has absolutely NO business trying to explain something that he has NO correct Information to tell the public about, I have to beg people to please DO NOT "like" & "subscribe" to this type of video, because not only does this guy get paid, but he gets paid to tell you whatever he wants to make up, and you might just believe him!! Scary to think! Wake Up People, Wake Up!
I think at the end he mentioned the Honda was an option but the 'Simpson Engine' was made in America? The Simpson Company is in America? Where is the Simpson engine made? A little rough on Pete weren't you? He's not a pressure washer salesman. He only did a basic review of what he perceives as a good pressure washer for the money, a good value. Hum ...
My friend Pete does these reviews as a favor to people, he knows his viewers probably couldn't care less, but he does it anyway, and we appreciate that. As for the Simpson P/W, and as a small engine repair shop I can personally vouch for their products, they work, and yes, they are built in Japan and assembled in the US, but really who cares ? Lots of products are sold and distributed that way, in fact I don't think there is small engine product out there that comes from the US. So if you want a in depth review on a pressure washer why are you on a paint and body channel ? That's why most of us are here, because My friend Pete and Minnie the body shop girl know paint and body like nobody else, and if My friend Pete wants to throw in a little tidbit of something else whatever, it's their channel and they can choose to do what ever they want, it's a Free Country last I looked 👁️👁️
Hey Pontz, the pull rope is 23 1/4" long! You left that out of the extremely important information.
At 7:22 Pete does mention in text that the engine is Made in Japan and not USA. Pete’s always been honest says it as it is and has in pass vids even acknowledged tools etc made in other countries other than USA - even some Chinese harbour frieght tools his in the pass acknowledge, they do have their places that could be used for the price.
Honda engines are junk. Had a pressure washer with a Honda and damn thing froze up…locked up tight. Never buy one again.
honda are know for good engines , don't mean you can't get a lemon
Or could mean you ran it low on oil or used the wrong oil weight.
I have an exterior cleaning business and have always used Honda with very little issue, I was always the issue!
Could have done without all the negative views about other countries…😢