I have been in a discussion with my partner and our PW distributer. Now I want to pose it to anyone out there who can help. I getting ready to buy four more machines but I am wanting something with a little a more kick to it. The two largest machines we are running now are 20HP honda's with general pumps. They are running 5.5 GPM @ 3500 psi. We are wanting to increase our performance. We concentrate almost exclusively on flat surface commercial concrete. I have been looking at General Pumps I can buy a EK18 that is 7.9 GPM at 4350 psi this would require a 25 hp motor. The other one we are looking at is a HD18 which will go 7.9 GPM at 7250 psi but it requires a 40 hp motor. What I am asking is will I get that much more performance out of the extra psi vs cost of the 40hp motor. Or will the increase in GPM and small increase in psi versus my older machines be enough?
Also, if anyone has seen any set ups similar to these (hot, belt-driven, electric start, skid mounts, etc). What kind of prices were they asking for them? I have not talked prices with this guy yet and I want to go him with a resonable dollar estimation.
One more thing, if have seen any set ups like these what brand and type of motor were they using? I know Hondas small motors stop at 20 HP and Briggs and Stratton's Vangaurds go to 22. Thanks alot.
------------------
Also, if anyone has seen any set ups similar to these (hot, belt-driven, electric start, skid mounts, etc). What kind of prices were they asking for them? I have not talked prices with this guy yet and I want to go him with a resonable dollar estimation.
One more thing, if have seen any set ups like these what brand and type of motor were they using? I know Hondas small motors stop at 20 HP and Briggs and Stratton's Vangaurds go to 22. Thanks alot.
------------------