It's the age old question - what pressure washer should I buy? Okay, perhaps it's not an age-old question, but it is extremely important before splashing your cash.
Pressure Washers are used to clean a huge range of things from driveways to fencing to porches to outdoor furniture. Read more about their uses in this handy article. There are a range of factors to consider when purchasing this machine from price, to power to usage.
Factors to Consider
When purchasing a pressure washer you should consider the following factors:
- Budget - Does the pressure washer fit within your budget? There are a wide range of pressure washers for every budget available.
- Power - When purchasing a machine consider the power you require - are you washing a fence or furniture or are you washing a large swimming pool?
- Portability - Do you need to fit this device in a car or van or will you be keeping it at home?
We've put together a table of our favourite pressure washers and how they line up with these key factors.
| Pressure Washer | Price | Power | Portable? | Features we like |
| COBRA CT12150 HONDA 5.5HP Suction Pressure Washer | £840.97 | 5.5HP | Yes | This pressure washer features large treaded tires for easy maneuverability. |
| Jefferson 7.5HP Industrial Petrol Pressure Washer | £574.98 | 7.5HP | Yes | This washer has a large 3.6L fuel tank |
| STIHL RE 150 PLUS | £638.98 | 3.85HP | Yes - but only for short distances | This pressure washer comes with a 3 year domestic warranty. It's also electric rather than petrol. |
| Husqvarna PW 350 | £419 | 2.80HP | Yes | This washer is very lightweight at under 20kg |
COBRA Honda 5.5HP Suction Pressure Washer
The Cobra Honda 5.5HP is ideal for commercial use with extremely grippy wheels for easy maneuverability and a great fuel tank capacity of 3.1L.
Jefferson 7.5H Industrial Petrol Pressure Washer
The Jefferson 7.5 is a powerful machine, especially given the budget. With a large engine capacity and great power it's our washer of choice for most commercial applications.
STIHL RE 150
The STIHL RE 150 is best suited for domestic use. It's an electric pressure washer rather than petrol making it the environmental choice for any domestic user.
Husqvarna PW350
The Husqvarna PW350 is another great choice for domestic use. With high power at a low cost compared to our industrial machines this is perfect for anyone cleaning their personal pools, fence panels and more.
