RYOBI 3,600 PSI 2.5 GPM Gas Pressure Washer With Honda GX200 Engine Review RY803600

The RYOBI 3,600 PSI 2.5 GPM Gas Pressure Washer With Honda GX200 Engine is an awesome base for a homeowner, but here are some of the items we recommend in the video to upgrade.
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Here are some advertised features of the RYOBI 3,600 PSI 2.5 GPM Gas Pressure Washer With Honda GX200 Engine:
3600 psi and 2.5 GPM (High PSI, Lower GMP)
Powerful Honda GX200 commercial engine (Has Fuel Shut-Off)
Brass head triplex pump (Ryobi Branded)
Adjustable throttle (Manual)
35 ft. high-pressure hose and auxiliary handle
Reversible handle for compact storage (Works!)
On-board nozzle storage
10-inch flat-free wheels (Solid Rubber)
The RYOBI 3,600 PSI 2.5 GPM Gas Pressure Washer With Honda GX200 Engine is a great pressure washer for any homeowner who wants more power with a good engine I'm a package that is easy to use and store. 99% of most complaints will be about the stiff hose or lack of swivels. I put links above to correct those issues and it does not cost that much! In my opinion, correcting the hose and lack of quick disconnects make this pressure washer more of a joy to use than a chore. Fighting the hose, like you saw me do in the video, is not fun and can cause the user to knock things over or damage items.
The Honda GX200 Engine
All modern Honda GX series engines have a forged crank and cast-iron bore. Honda rates the GX200 at 5.5 Net HP @ 3,600 rpm with Net Torque at 9.1 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm. Those specifications make this a great engine for a pump or small generator. Staying with Honda quality, this engine is also easy to start and fairly quiet. To me, that is great info, but what I appreciate most from this engine is the fuel shut-off valve that allows the drainage of the carburetor bowl after use. Draining the bowl by turning off the fuel and letting the engine run will help the carburetor to stay cleaner and make starting the engine easier for longer periods of time.
RYOBI has a manual throttle on this engine that seems to work out for the best for this price point. There is no pressure valve that will automatically adjust the throttle up and down, so there is much less that can go wrong long term. For the user, they can use the throttle to adjust the pressure down for more sensitive work where automatic idle down does not allow that. If the user decided they need to change wands or get more soap, they bring the engine to an idle and do their task without the worry of overheating the brass pump in the short term. There are more benefits to this than negatives from where we see it.
Another positive for the Honda GX200 engine is the fuel tank size. The capacity is .82 gallons or 3.1 liters. That is large enough to allow you to work for a few hours without interruption. Many of the similarly priced models in this range come with tanks half that size with knock-off motors that chew up fuel leaving you to fuel up every 45 minutes.
RYOBI Triplex Pump
There is not a lot of information available on the water pump used on this pressure washer other than it does have a 5-year warranty. There is a sight glass in the rear of the pressure washer that shows the oil level in the pump. Some people would rather never change the oil in anything, but we rejoice when we see that this pump can allow for normal oil changes and has a very easy-to-read oil level indicator. Changing the oil in this pump takes zero skill at all and might take 5-minutes total. It is worth having the pump this way for long-term use.
The big elephant in the room is the fact that this pressure washer has 3,600 PSI and less than 3-gallons per minute. Most commercial pressure washers of this size would have 3.3 plus GPM. But remember, this unit is priced much better than a commercial unit and is also made for the homeowner. So while many might bash this for being light on GPM, the reality is that for residential use, it works just fine and would be just slightly slower cleaning than its commercial counterparts that cost twice as much.
Overall 4.5 Stars
Overall, this is a great pressure washer that needs about $75 dollars in parts to make it near perfect. What tool these days does not need an upgrade? If you look at any circular saw, they all need a new blade after you purchase them. In this case, the hose needs to be replaced and life is good.
Maintain this unit with annual oil changes and the use of Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer in the fuel and Pump Saver before the winter and this pressure washer will last you a lifetime.

[@clintsaines9274]

Finally someone doing gpm tests on gas ones.

[@MikeBMW]

Nice review, thanks! I bought a PowerBoss with the Honda engine three years ago (3100 PSI 2.7 GPM) and, since I spent some time, with a friend, doing professional power washing, I replaced the screw-on connections with with quick disconnect connections and set up a real wand with a proper quick disconnect. 3/8" connection at the machine and wand and the 1/4" to the nozzles. Proper hose which doesn't bind (3/8" connectors at each end) Made a big difference and I can use my surface cleaner with no issues. Again, thanks! (I gotta remember to shut that gas valve off instead of just flipping the engine switch!) :) EDIT: BTW, nice links in your text below the vid - I've already ordered two of those items.

[@peacemaker0071]

Hey man, how do you wash a car safely with one of these unit, is a 40° nozzle enough for that purpose?

[@galacius2988]

This was helpful. You should consider putting out an engine oil change / pump oil change and fuel drain video as well!

[@WorkshopAddict]

We have one out.

[@galacius2988]

@@WorkshopAddict Oh...totally missed it! Thanks!

[@BenKempa]

Funny you say that about the hose twisting and coiling up and fighting it. Same thing happened to me behind my back and the hose ended up resting on the muffler and burning a hole through the hose.

[@WorkshopAddict]

More bad things happen from cheap hoses than you can imagine. That includes cheap garden hoses.

[@RedBeardEnt]

I like it! Great review, thanks for taking the time to upload. I’m likely going to purchase this

[@Dave-ow7gy]

Hi, I know this is an older video but I thought I would give this a shot. I am starting the unit for the first time. Directions say to remove the White plug and red tag. It points to the white cap screwed into the top of the Triplex pump. That does not make sense to as there is oil in that unit. I can only assume this is a typo, but since it says it I am concerned. Thanks

[@WorkshopAddict]

When new, there is a seller in the vent plug so it does not leak oil in shipping. You need to make sure the plug on the top of the water pump has the vent open. You might pull a small rubber or plastic piece out of that plug for the vent to work.

[@Dave-ow7gy]

@@WorkshopAddict thank you!. I did see that tiny plug - finally after staring at it for some time. Thanks again!

[@MikeinBNA]

Great review. I have exact model now 1 year old. It has a grey valve marked oil and on other side a black one not marked. Are both for oil? Is the silver hex nut under the pump/oil box how you drain the oil? What weight oil is your preference? Finally, do you use the pump bottle treatment prior to winter storage?

[@shanew7361]

Nice review man, thanks for sharing 👍

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thanks for watching!

[@feldmanjared]

Looks like a beast.

[@woodyp173]

Hi. Are you still using this pressure washer? Any issues so far? Thanks

[@WorkshopAddict]

Still using it without issues.

[@2001clarklsn]

What surface cleaner attachment do you recommend with this unit?

[@tomoesterle1092]

Does the 50 foot hose with DC come with all the parts I need to convert my Pressure Washer to QD, or will I also need to buy the Quick Disconnect and Swivels package?

[@WorkshopAddict]

You need the other QD kit and QD wand part listed in the descrition.

[@FinoMark]

I can’t get mine to start out of the box. Fuel and choke are positioned right. Red switch is In the on position. It has gas and oil. Water connected and released pressure by triggering the wand. Any advice?

[@WorkshopAddict]

@FinoMark did you try different positions on things in case it is wired incorrectly. Next I would try to start it without the air filter. Sometimes the airfilter gets covered in oil in shipping.

[@adoptdontbuy1]

I picked this unit up from direct tools for $230 a few weeks back, new.

[@jaredrobinson3553]

Did you ever end up picking up a Simpson with the gx200 & AAA pump? Thinking about buying one. You can get the 3600 psi 2.5 gpm for 649 through tractor supply. Nice videos btw!

[@BigBear--]

Any tips on buying a used pressure washer? I really need it for detailing my cars, and doing general cleaning around my house (driveway, a cement slab patio, wood deck, wood siding, glass windows). I really don’t want to have to spend $700 on a unit...when I’m only gonna wash things around the house once a year, and mostly use it for car washes. I do prefer quality (generally I’m a buy once cry once kinda guy), so if you tell me it’s impossible to get a good unit for anything under $700...I’d have to bite the bullet (and maybe split it with my dad, who’s always complaining that we have “too many tools already”, and doesn’t like ponying up for new stuff if he can avoid it, lol!). Id really prefer to keep it to under $300, under $100 would be fantastic (though I doubt it’s realistic)...I have seen some used units for less than $100 around me though generally they’re under 3000 psi, and or really old/used looking.

[@WorkshopAddict]

As with almost anything with a motor, buying used can be a risk. I would look for a good looking horizontal shaft unit with low hours. Make sure to run it for some time before you purchase it. make sure it does not over heat.

[@DavidEavesOfficial]

@@WorkshopAddict I have a DeWalt unit with the same specs as this one and it overheats, do you know what it could be? Have not found anything online that makes sense.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@DavidEavesOfficial The engine overheats or the pump? If it is the engine, you might have the carb running too lean.

[@DavidEavesOfficial]

@@WorkshopAddict I'm not sure which one it is, I would presume the engine and what does running the carb to lean mean?

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@DavidEavesOfficial Too much air and not enough fuel. That will cause an engine to get hot. Your carb could have stuff in it. It needs to have the carb cleaned and tuned.

[@jesseadkins8002]

So this competes with Simpson. Does Simpson offer a similar unit with the hose type you like? Model number if you have it please.

[@WorkshopAddict]

The Dewalt and Simpson that are close to identical to this unit all have poor hoses and need replacement.

[@rlewis1203]

Was just watching the Ryobi 3200 PW with the kohler engine would rather have this one

[@cesarlevario4246]

Can I put this in a water tank?

[@AlexAtkinsonLA]

I have this same unit just put a pressure garage right before the pressure hose and I'm only getting about 3400 PSI, not sure why I'm off by 200

[@davidbreeden9070]

I have had this one for a year. Immediately changed to quick release and used a differed 100" commercial hose. I recently have an issue with pressure. I cleaned the carb runs ok. removed the pressure relief valve... the pin moves freely, once installed and moved out I have to hold trigger down or else pressure builds and cuts off. tried spraying out what I could access, but any ideas if its not the relief vale? thanks. basically I bought it because of the GX Honda... it was this the Simpson or Dewalt. For whatever reason a couple years ago dewalts were all other the place for $300-500 and on facebook and craigslist.

[@robertmunguia250]

Nice! Is there any way to put that motor on a different carriage?

[@mikeboyer1114]

How is anyone getting the hose to work, which has male and female qd ends, with the qd kit? I’m finding it converts the set up to need a female qd on each end of the hose but I’m having trouble finding a female to female qd piece to make this work. This is so frustrating as I just want to get rid of this factory hose. In short, exactly what is needed to run an aftermarket hose with one male and one female qd?

[@dougwhitt68]

Have you tried a Flexzilla pressure washer hose? Wondering how it would compare to your recommended hose.

[@WorkshopAddict]

They are nice also. I found the one I recommended first, so I stuck with it because it worked.

[@PhilDarnell-e5z]

Have a ryobi 3600 that starts and runs 5 mins and cuts off. Starts five mins later and cuts off again What would cause this?

[@WorkshopAddict]

@PhilDarnell-e5z There could be a lot if things. If it is not carburetor related, I would think it is the low oil shutoff switch.

[@jasonsmithers197]

How do you get soap to go thru the pump? It doesn't seem to suck it into the pump. Thanks

[@WorkshopAddict]

Run water through the soap container first to help prime it. Then it will suck soap better. You have to use the soap head for soap.

[@nikt4431]

Nice video like always, I know you mentioned it already but honestly looks like all the pressure washers come from the same exact factory, that one looks identical to a simpson one for instance. Others I have bought look exact the same only the label really changes, please correct me if I am wrong

[@fastmotoring3102]

How loud is it

[@virgilsmith5792]

Have you been able to find a replacement oil sight glass and o ring for this unit? ryobi doesn't show a break down for that

[@virgilsmith5792]

Guess not

[@XellosMetallium]

Is it ok to use this on car?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes. Do not use the turbo noxxle or a zero degree tip. Use the 25 or 40 degree tip and keep 12 plus inches away.

[@cortpeterson8772]

Don’t do the idle down version. You don’t get all your pressure and the engines stall out a lot . This is the best unit from ryobi

[@jesseadkins8002]

Also has low oil shut-off feature?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, all honda GX series do.

[@vaanes]

Do you have any plans on reviewing the Dewalt 20v pressure washer? I’m interested but all of the reviews are by suspect channels. I trust the word of Workshop Addict.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I did not have plans to, but I will add it to my list. IMHO, it is not overly powerful. But we will see.

[@paulgrice6766]

BOUGHT A NEW SIMPSON IT GOT THAT SAME TYPE HOSE GOT TO REPLACE IT

[@WorkshopAddict]

Same parts will work in the description.

[@KC-632H]

How long will it run on a full tank?

[@CARLOSRUIZ-pe3mo]

can it peal off paint from metal??

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes and No. It would only take paint off if there was rust or something else behind the paint causing the bond to be damaged. It will not peal paint off anything with normal paint.

[@MrSrt4dodgeneon]

Wish there was a way to quiet these things down.

[@Nachojimtom]

You can get a Simpson with a AAA pump and like 300 less psi for 200 less

[@WorkshopAddict]

What engine is on it?

[@CP-ok1gv]

@@WorkshopAddict probably OEM, anything Honda is the $200 difference

[@Nachojimtom]

@@WorkshopAddict the same gx 200, ihere is the item number on Home Depot: 203448615

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@CP-ok1gv Exactly. Lots of people try to compare a 98 dollar predator engine to the GX200, but you do not get forged internals or an engine that can take abuse. I would take the GX line Honda all day long.

[@Nachojimtom]

@@CP-ok1gv its a Honda and its 149 less for 300 less psi, same gpm, unless you are cleaning super dirty concrete r something like that, 3300 is enough

[@Jackman66666666]

Who Is this "skinny Brian" guy?

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😎🤯😎🤯😎🤯😎

[@michellerosereddoch9994]

Forget stabil buy non-ethanol fuel.

[@MerchantNation]

im sure its nice but 700+...for that price, id rather spend another 200-300 and get a unit with a good cat pump and rated for 4000psi and 4+gpm. i do think its nice that a big box brand is finally trying to deliver on fully serviceable rather than planning to fail.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I agree, but we seem to have a ton of people who peal everything off vehicles and homes with the higher end models. So, for the average homeowner who just needs a nice but safe unit, this fits.

[@MerchantNation]

@@WorkshopAddict very true, weve all got that friend. i happen to know two. just saying... this sounds like the making of the next video we all want. get a big boi pressure washer and have the unintitated experience the full power. upload their response and aftermath for youtube enjoyment. im game to donate some legal fees to help draw up a rock solid waiver form.😂

[@og6537]

The dewalt 3600 is $100 less at Home Depot with a better hose...

[@WorkshopAddict]

That Dewalt is the same Simpson we talked about for $100 more for the yellow. It does not have a better hose and does not have QD's, but worth a look.

[@anthonygalea9933]

@@WorkshopAddict Would you say the Ryobi is worth the extra $100? If so why? I’m torn between the two units and other than the ability to easily turn the handle for storage there doesn’t seem to be much difference. The Dewalt also has the AAA triplex pump while the Ryobi is unbranded.

[@especkellen010]

DeWalt has a shitty aaa pump

[@faidbaksh8481]

No explanation on how to fuel the engine?? 👎👎 on review…