Yard Force 3200PSI 2.5GMP Honda GX200 196cc Gas Pressure Washer $449.99 free shipping Costco.com

idiggplants

Jun 10, 2026 10:32 AM

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idiggplantsJun 10, 2026 10:32 AM

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Axial pumps are the bad ones, right?

JustinH20

Jun 10, 2026 10:43 AM

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JustinH20Jun 10, 2026 10:43 AM

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Quote from idiggplants

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Axial pumps are the bad ones, right?

Ha, that's the first thing I thought too after reading so many pressure washer posts. While it's true that triplex pumps are longer lasting, they also seem to add hundreds to the price. From my research, it's not that axial pumps are bad, triplex pumps are probably overkill for the average home user who does their sidewalk and driveway twice a year or something. Taken care of, axial pumps can last 500-800 hours. For that kind of home use, that could be a decade or more. For commercial use, that could be less than a year so that's why triplex pumps exist.

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idiggplants

Jun 10, 2026 12:38 PM

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idiggplantsJun 10, 2026 12:38 PM

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Quote from JustinH20

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Ha, that's the first thing I thought too after reading so many pressure washer posts. While it's true that triplex pumps are longer lasting, they also seem to add hundreds to the price. From my research, it's not that axial pumps are bad, triplex pumps are probably overkill for the average home user who does their sidewalk and driveway twice a year or something. Taken care of, axial pumps can last 500-800 hours. For that kind of home use, that could be a decade or more. For commercial use, that could be less than a year so that's why triplex pumps exist.

yeah, its really hard going into an enthusiast community and sorting through what matters and what doesnt. but from everything im reading they always say that the pump is more important than the engine. its one of those things where, sure, i probably dont need it, but id very much prefer to spend more on a model with a better pump, as long as its a "sale" or a "deal". just unfortunate that the deals that get posted here are always for the cheaper pumps.

joebob2000

Jun 10, 2026 02:14 PM

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joebob2000Jun 10, 2026 02:14 PM

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How does this compare to the BE Power unit they are selling in store for 100 bucks less? gpm and psi seem pretty close. Is this higher priced because its a honda engine? Also, anyone know for sure what the costco return policy is? It doesnt seem to exclude all gas powered items but i wonder if that clause is hidden somewhere.

Lias1017

Jun 12, 2026 11:56 AM

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Lias1017Jun 12, 2026 11:56 AM

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Not even a good price

RelaxedPenguin2752

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Jun 12, 2026 01:35 PM

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RelaxedPenguin2752

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Jun 12, 2026 01:35 PM

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Not the best price but I'd have to assume you're paying mostly for that nearly indestructible Honda engine. Most other pressure washers don't have a Honda engine...tempting !

carlson03

Jun 12, 2026 02:35 PM

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carlson03Jun 12, 2026 02:35 PM

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Quote from RelaxedPenguin2752

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Not the best price but I'd have to assume you're paying mostly for that nearly indestructible Honda engine. Most other pressure washers don't have a Honda engine...tempting !

I have a really old, no idea the age, thinking from the 90s or earlier with a honda engine, its a beast. Has a viking pump on it, still works great

Yard Force 3200PSI 2.5GMP Honda GX200 196cc Gas Pressure Washer $449.99 free shipping Costco.com

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