The best value contractor washer here: 4400 PSI at 4 GPM with pro pump coverage for less than the Honda powered models. Too much machine for occasional home use.
Amazon $899.99The Simpson PowerShot 4400 PSI is the better pressure washer overall, rated 4.1 to 3.6. The Simpson PowerShot 4400 PSI leads on value. The Simpson PowerShot 4400 PSI costs $299.05 less ($899.99 vs $1,199.04).
For pressure washing businesses and farms that run a washer for hours at a time. Homeowners get far better value from a 3,000 to 3,600 PSI model.
Amazon $1,199.04Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Simpson PowerShot 4400 PSI for value ($51.14 per 1,000 cleaning units ($899.99, 17,600) vs $71.37 per 1,000 cleaning units ($1,199.04, 16,800)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas pressure washer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Simpson PowerShot 4400 PSI | Simpson PowerShot 4200 PSI |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 60 $51.14 per 1,000 cleaning units ($899.99, 17,600) | 25 $71.37 per 1,000 cleaning units ($1,199.04, 16,800) |
| Cleaning power 30% | 100 17,600 cleaning units (4,400 PSI x 4 GPM) | 100 16,800 cleaning units (4,200 PSI x 4 GPM) |
| Hose 10% | 100 50 ft hose | 100 50 ft hose |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Simpson PowerShot 4400 PSI | Simpson PowerShot 4200 PSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Pressure | 4,400 PSI | 4,200 PSI |
| Flow | 4 GPM | 4 GPM |
| Cleaning units | 17,600 | 16,800 |
| Nozzles included | 5 | 5 |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or motor | 420 cc (CRX 420) | 389 cc (Honda GX390) |
| Pump | Triplex plunger | Triplex plunger |
| CARB compliant | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Hose | 50 ft | 50 ft |
| Weight | 107 lb | 136 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
