I've been looking at pressure washers and notice the units have engine options for Subaru EX-17, Honda GC, and Honda GX 200.
What are the differences and pros/cons? I'm a prosumer: to me this means high quality and reliability, but won't be running continuously and putting a lot of hours on the engine. Just the seasonal homeowner tasks. I also want good parts availability.
I've read the GX has OHV (pushrod design) and the GC and Subaru have OHC (timing belt). Not sure of the pros/cons (reliability, performance, noise).
I've also read the GX has cast iron bore and the GC has aluminum. Since the engine won't be used often, I've wondered about rust on cast iron vs. aluminum bore.
I've also read the Honda GX has a low oil sensor.
There also appears to be displacement and compression differences.
Any other thoughts?
Thanks,
Jake
What are the differences and pros/cons? I'm a prosumer: to me this means high quality and reliability, but won't be running continuously and putting a lot of hours on the engine. Just the seasonal homeowner tasks. I also want good parts availability.
I've read the GX has OHV (pushrod design) and the GC and Subaru have OHC (timing belt). Not sure of the pros/cons (reliability, performance, noise).
I've also read the GX has cast iron bore and the GC has aluminum. Since the engine won't be used often, I've wondered about rust on cast iron vs. aluminum bore.
I've also read the Honda GX has a low oil sensor.
There also appears to be displacement and compression differences.
Any other thoughts?
Thanks,
Jake