Nearly any person that considers purchasing a pressure washing machine needs to decide whether mobile pressure washers or stationary pressure washers are ideal for the job. While some times it may be obvious which is better, each still has pros and cons. The following are a few advantages and disadvantages of each machine.

Uses of Stationary Pressure Washers

A stationary machine, most often and electric powered pressure washer, is easy to use and maintain. Because they are stationary, these machines are best used for indoor applications where an electrical supply will be readily available, such as cleaning industrial equipment and flooring.

The main problem associated with these machines is the lack of mobility. However, while most hoses supplied with the machine are about 50 feet, there are hoses available that will allow you to extend its reach up to 300 feet.

When selecting stationary systems, look for long hose technology, enabling operators to achieve the maximum pressure level even at the end of 300 feet of pressure hose.

Uses of Mobile Pressure Washers

The advantage of these machines, be it an electric pressure washer or a propane pressure washer, is that these can be used for a much wider variety of applications. Because of their portability, most mobile machines are ideal for outdoor applications or larger indoor areas. They can be powered by electricity, gas, diesel, or propane. However, fuel powered systems generate exhaust and cannot be used indoors without proper ventilation.

There are two types of portable machines: wheel mounted and truck mounted pressure washer systems. For large-scale cleaning applications, truck-mounted machines are more suitable.

Verdict

Each machine is suitable for different cleaning tasks and it is best to choose your machine based on your cleaning requirements. If the cleaning involves a single building with a vast area, then stationary machines might be ideal. If the cleaning work involves cleaning different buildings and traveling from place to place, select a portable machine.