Belt Drive Pressure Washer Vs Direct Drive

Direct drive pressure washer.

Belt drive pressure washer vs direct drive. 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. The belt drive pump crankcase has a larger oil capacity. And for that there are really two major options.

In casual or home use direct drive pressure washers are fine but industrial usage demands belt driven pressure washers for a variety of reasons. This reduces the heat and vibration and lessens the wear and tear associated with consistent use. They are not worth the extra cost if you do not plan on using it more or less every day. First a belt drive pressure washer runs at lower revolutions per minute rpm s.

Belt drive power washers tend to be quite expensive to purchase. That s because a belt drive system requires a gear reduction pulley system where pumps turn at a slower motion. The pulley system allows these pumps to turn at a much lower rpm than a direct drive pump typically 900 1400 rpm. This combined with the lower rpm of the belt drive pump allows the pump to run much cooler than a direct drive pump.

As a general rule direct drive are less expensive than their belt drive counterpart. They are quite large and heavy due to the parts. Heavy use pressure washer applications will demand a belt driven pump. Direct drive pressure washers are much more well direct than the belt drive model excuse the pun.

You d most likely find a belt driven pressure washer with our more heavy duty pressure washers. When a direct drive pump is mounted directly to the engine several factors will cause serious issues over time.