Honda makes this Predator engine for Harbor Freight exclusively. My buddy is in management for HF and he told me. That's why the Predator line is so reliable.
Thank you Garrett for your video..I was needing to upgrade the Honda 4000psi 4gpm it was getting the job done but it not allowing me get in an out of easy jobs time wise..I was stuck between the Honda 690 & the Predator 670..you’re absolutely correct why spend 5k when you can get the Predator for less than 3k..I am changing my trailer set up a bit but I am looking forward to getting it on the road..the machine arrived last week super excited will keep u posted..from the 305 ✌🏽
@@roberthannigan9353 this is a gear drive. I don’t have any experience with direct drive just due to an 8 GPM being the smallest I’ve ever ran. The gear drive takes up far less room, no belts to snap and performance is just as good if not better with it. Zero issues with this setup overall. Belt drive had little issues as well so marginal difference overall in longevity.
Garrett, are you the Glover I talk up one side and down the other at Newton C.? I been watching this video for the past few months and I didn’t even realize it was you till I saw the name and area code.
If you’re referring to the harbor freight pressure washer it’s going to have more rinsing power and reach than the 4400 psi due to the volume of water. This one’s definitely more capable in all aspects of using it for day to day work
@@garrettglover1776 awesome man, love to hear that. Are there any parts you replaced early on? I’ve heard the fuel pump seems to get replaced pretty fast.
@@treyhackett4645 had a fuel issue early on but just adjusted the fuel input and hasn’t been an issue since. Nothing major has been done. Did spark plus on my own at 500.
Hope it works well...but I wouldn't have that Predator...it will never last like the Honda. I have never had a single issue with my GX690's. If you build the unit with a Honda, like you did with the Predator, there is only about 700 dollars difference in price...the Predator is false economy or at least it is for me. Your pricing of 5000 for the Honda unit is for buying the completed unit.
Problem was none of the $1,799 bare motors were in stock. Just $2,500 & up. Worth a shot given the warranty. I never saw myself doing it but worst case scenario I can swap it over to a Honda in the future.
Everyone who knocks the predator just doesn't know how to work on engines or maintain them and need the honda to baby them. Guys in the predator owners group are ready to throw it out over a clogged fuel line.
If you buy the 2 year warranty with the predator you can take it back no questions asked and get a new motor. Renew the warranty and get another 2 years. If you have mechanical ability the predator is great but if not honda works. I have lots of equipment with 5-6hp motors and I cannot tell any difference between the predator and the honda as far as performance. I do swap the air filter on the predator for a honda air filter but I have lots of parts laying around.
@@pavermakeover I have mechanical experience...I don't want to work on my equipment and I don't want problems with it on jobs. I will pay the extra for the Honda and make money while Predator owners are working on their machines. We are not talking about a lot of money difference in the price...in the grand scheme of things, a few hundred dollars for a rock solid and reliable engine is nothing to sweat. Commercial equipment gets commercial results.
@@jimmywarren6685 I have been in the landscape and hardscape business 33 years. Lots of small engines in my shop. They all have problems including my Honda motors. I can count at least 10 Honda motors on machines right now. In my experience two is one and one is none. I keep 2 of everything I need because they all break even the Honda motors.
