Belt Drive Pressure Washer Vs Direct Drive

You d most likely find a belt driven pressure washer with our more heavy duty pressure washers.

Belt drive pressure washer vs direct drive.

But another integral factor that is often overlooked is the type of pressure washer. Belt drive power washers tend to be quite expensive to purchase. The pulley system allows these pumps to turn at a much lower rpm than a direct drive pump typically 900 1400 rpm. Heavy use pressure washer applications will demand a belt driven pump.

First a belt drive pressure washer runs at lower revolutions per minute rpm s. They are quite large and heavy due to the parts. In casual or home use direct drive pressure washers are fine but industrial usage demands belt driven pressure washers for a variety of reasons. And for that there are really two major options.

Direct drive pressure washer. They are not worth the extra cost if you do not plan on using it more or less every day. As a general rule direct drive are less expensive than their belt drive counterpart. When a direct drive pump is mounted directly to the engine several factors will cause serious issues over time.

The belt drive pump crankcase has a larger oil capacity. This reduces the heat and vibration and lessens the wear and tear associated with consistent use. The pump is isolated from the heat of the engine or motor also. A belt driven pressure washer s pumps run on a gear reduction pulley system allowing pumps to turn at a lower rpm revolutions per minute than a direct drive pump.

Belt drive pressure washers operate using a gear reduction pulley system. Direct drive pressure washers are much more well direct than the belt drive model excuse the pun.