Dewalt DXPW3400SC

I originally had a pressure washer with a Honda XR engine in it. I had it for around 12 years paid over $2,000 for it, but it became increasingly harder to start, and of course with me getting older and losing my strength I would battle for an hour getting started . In the end, I just gave up and gave it away............wow I was gang tackled by… Read more

prospective owners they were literally falling out of trees to get their hands on it.

Anyway, I digress .

After doing my usual thorough search and being torn between el cheapo and brands I didn't know to a moderately priced DeWalt 3400 psi . I went with the DeWalt for a number of reasons.

Not knowing some of the brands on eBay and Amazon and a few retailers based in Sydney, I began to wonder about their wild claims of engine size and pressure .

The other thing I noted was some cheap ones with unbelievable power , but on closer inspection they were coming in from China and the return process and the service required me to pay the freight back to China, so the cheap price began to add up . A couple of others also required me to pack it up and send it back to Sydney for service and repairs.

In the end the DeWalt from Bunnings made sense. It was just down the road, so repairs and return, no problem, plus it was a DeWalt.

I have it on good authority that Simpson make the DeWalt brand , still Made in China ,so considering Simpson is the big name in pressure washers I felt I was doing the right thing.

I paid a lot more than the other brands but peace of mind was a priority . This unit came with a power nozzle and a scrubber thrown in.

The engine was not a Honda and it was 210cc sold as a commercial engine, a nice size. The pump was delivering 3400PSI and 9.4 litres per minute.

It came with a 7.62 metre steel braided hose .

4-ply pneumatic tyres with run flat technology

Low-oil shutdown system protecting the engine when oil level is low

The length was just fine for my use and the only extras I purchased were quick connect fittings, a wand extension, and another trigger assembly, and a foam cannon. I could have gone for the battery startup but adding another $500.00 for the privilege did not make sense, I would just hope that this thing was easy to start .

As it turns out it was easy to start and I quickly learnt not to tear at the starter handle as I got kick back, the method seems to be just give it a pull till it gets over the first compression hump and then just pull it at a moderate speed. It kicked first time and burst into life .

I already had the wand attached and a spray fitting , so I dove straight into it, blasting my steps and some concrete and then falling over and twisting my foot , which is just starting to come good as I write.

In other words ,I had to stop cleaning and rest up for a week.

None the less the pressure was better than my old Honda unit ,I was pleased .

I have included one photo of the result and you can see it stripped years of grime and dirt right off, so, I am looking forward to when the wind stops blowing and the days get warmer to tackling the rest of the driveway, the path to the left, the area out the back and the outdoor furniture, should take me about a week at my pace . If I get game I might even have a go at the solar panels.

August Update : I finally got some warm weather, my foot is OK so I had to get off the lounge chair and do some work.

I headed for the front driveway, hooked up the Dewalt surface cleaner, and blasted away.

Why I had not used this from the start is beyond me, I had one I purchased for my old washer but had never used ,so, I was not expecting much. To my surprise this thing blasted the dirt away as quick and as thorough as the power head attachment.

I completed the driveway and front path in 30 minutes , a time saving of nearly one and a half hours compared to my previous use of a power wand .

Also, a substantial saving in fuel . I have added some photos to show what I did. This tool is a must , I would say it's essential, for those doing large flat surfaces , and if you didn't get one with the kit go out and buy it now, you want be sorry and it will be the best investment you have ever made in power washer accessories

What else can I tell you. It comes with a 2 year warranty on the motor and the pump and 5 years on the frame, I don't know that I will be alive in 5 years so I hope this goes to a good home. Highly recommended and beats the you know what out of electric models.

Oh , there is one other thing. Be careful when buying fittings you will need M22 14mm 3/8th quick fittings and M22-14mm to 1/4 Inch, Pressure Washer Adapter Set with 1/4 Inch Female and Male NPT, there are two sizes I ended up with a different size at the tip of my wand and the pump .These quick fittings are not interchangeable .