PTO Driven Pressure Washer

[RandyM]

Since you guys like tractor stuff. I always wanted a PTO driven pressure washer. The market is pretty thin for choices. I really wanted to get rid of my gas powered one and that opportunity presented itself when the pump died of high corrosion. I was able to build this for under $1000. It is tooth belt driven with a speed increase from the 540-rpm tractor output. So here are the pics. Enjoy.

Oh by the way. This thing works FANTASTIC!

 

[mattthemuppet2]

that is slick, nice job!

 

[Bone Head]

Have a water tank to tow behind the tractor?

 

[Nutfarmer]

Even made it to work with the quick hitch. Nice. Pressure washer is indispensable around the farm.

 

[RandyM]

Have a water tank to tow behind the tractor?

No, like almost all pressure washers it requires a pressurized infeed. Pressure washers are not intended to pump water just pressurize it. I suppose you could have a tank with the proper pump on it. My property is only 2.8 acres. I have enough hose to do everything I need.

 

[RandyM]

Even made it to work with the quick hitch. Nice. Pressure washer is indispensable around the farm.

And home.

 

[rabler]

I prefer the PTO approach to having yet another small gas motor to maintain.

 

[Firstram]

No, like almost all pressure washers it requires a pressurized infeed. Pressure washers are not intended to pump water just pressurize it. I suppose you could have a tank with the proper pump on it. My property is only 2.8 acres. I have enough hose to do everything I need.

That's too bad, the belt driven pumps will often pump from an IBC tote without a booster pump.

 

[mxr662]

That is really nice! @RandyM Is there anything you would have done different? The last few parts for my build are arriving soon. I was given the pump and pulleys. (thanks @Janderso)

 

[RandyM]

That is really nice! @RandyM Is there anything you would have done different? The last few parts for my build are arriving soon. I was given the pump and pulleys. (thanks @Janderso)

Thanks. Well, I have used it a half a dozen times now and it works fantastic. The only thing that I have changed is the wand storage fork. I had to change wands and needed to change the way it mounted. Other than that, I have no further plans to change anything. Really looking forward to you seeing your project. Good luck.