Wilks-USA TX625i Petrol Power Pressure Washer 7.0HP 4 Stroke
Wilks-USA TX625i Petrol Power Pressure Washer 7.0HP 4 Stroke Engine 3950 psi / 272 Bar Pump Jet Wash for Patio Car Driveway & Garden with 5 Quick Connect Nozzles
Feed from a Tap or Pond
Your jet washer is suitable for use almost anywhere with the functionality to be fed with water from a tap, bucket, or pond. A hose and filter system is included to keep debris out and protect the engine.
Robust, Heavy Duty Build
Designed with durability in mind. This power washer has a solid steel frame and heavy-duty wheels. The automatic stop/start pump ensures that you only get the water flow when you need it.
20 Meters of Durable Hose
This comes with an 8 meter hose and an additional 12 meter hose so you have plenty of reach. With the long reach you can spend more time cleaning and less time moving the unit.
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| Max Bar Pressure | 210 | 262 | 272 | 272 | 272 | 331 |
| Max Flow Rate | 480 l/hr | 510 l/hr | 720 l/hr | 660 l/hr | 660 l/hr | 840 l/hr |
| Area Cleaned (Square Metres per Hour) | 50 | 70 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 120 |
| High Pressure Hose Length | 10m + 8m | 18m + 8m | 12m + 8m | 10m | 20m + 10 m | 20 m |
| Hose Storage | On Board Storage | On Board Storage & Hose Reel | On Board Storage & Hose Reel | On Board Storage | On Board Storage | On Board Storage |
| High Pressure Spray Gun | High Performance Vari-Nozzle Design | Ultra High Pressure Vari-Turbo Gun | High Performance Vari-Nozzle Design | Ultra High Pressure Vari-Turbo Gun | Ultra High Pressure Vari-Turbo Gun | Ultra High Pressure Vari-Turbo Gun |
| Detergent Application | Integrated Detergent Tank | Integrated Detergent Tank | Integrated Detergent Tank | Suction Tube | Suction Tube | Barrel Fed |
| Motor / Engine Type | High Quality Copper Wound | High Quality Copper Wound | 7HP OHV 4-Stroke | 8HP 4-stroke OHV | 8HP 4-stroke OHV | 15HP OHV 4-Stroke |
| Water Suction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight: | 32 kg |
| Dimensions: | 51 x 45 x 51 cm; 32 Kilograms |
| Colour: | Yellow, Black |
| Pack Quantity: | 16 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Wilks-USA |
| Dimensions: | 51 x 45 x 51 cm; 32 Kilograms |
| Quantity: | 16 |
It’s a great machine easy to start and works well very satisfied
Brilliant machine . Well used already for washing cars and crab creels
Nothing disliked. Good clear instructions supplied. Good pressure especially with the water being fed from a domestic supply. Having worked with industrial pressure washers and jetting units this gives me a very good unit to have around the home. With my old low pressured washer I would have been all day washing the driveway now its done in a few hours. The extra spinning nozzle supplied makes light work of it. The long hose makes it less hassle not having to drag the old washer everywhere.
It would have been a bonus if the oil required was supplied but not much of a problem as the local petrol station stocks it.
I like the power of the jet wash as I am cleaning my patio
Before starting it I connected the mains water hose then pulled the trigger on the lance so as to let the air out. It started on second pull and ran a bit lumpy so I let it warm up before using it. Once warm after a couple of minutes it ran fine. I had the turbo nozzle on and was very impressed at the pressure. Completely out performed my old electric pressure washer that also had a turbo nozzle. For its first outing I cleaned an entire 6m x 10m patio in about an hour and half. With my old washer it would take best part of a day to do because of how ingrained the dirt gets in it. Great purchase wish I’d bought it sooner… although I am mindful I’ve only used it the once so can’t comment on its durability. Only time will tell.
Happy with speed of delivery, general standard of product, fairly easy to assemble, started first time and as powerful as I expected. However the instructions in respect of the tools and accessories are lacking especially joining the hoses together and explaining how the accessories fit together and what they are for. Resolved most by trial and error but a simple instruction sheet would have been beneficial.
Took an age to come but if used the way it should then it all seems great so fa
Really powerful jet washer. Unlike the UK electric washers this uses separate nozzles for different pressures which is not as convenient, not sure if a variable attachment is available? Never the less this is a beast for domestic purposes. Seems really well made and easy to put together. A bit loud, but the price you pay for not having to plug in and all that extra HP.
ideal pressure washer for cleaning stubborn stains off the patio. Good value for money.
Excellent product, bought as an upgrade to an electric washer, should have bought one years ago. Really fast delivery and great customer service
This machine was east to assemble, has excellent operating instructions and is powerful which speeds up cleaning jobs really well. The different nozzles and ability to draw water from a barrel is also very helpful.
Easy to assemble, well packed, as advertised.
Areas to improve: could benefit by including a long funnel to add oil, and by adding general pressure washer tips for nubies. Use of detergent tank also not immediately clear. No obvious way to buy suitable car wash accessories.
Ordered this product back in August 2020 but with covid challenges and winter months hadnt had much opportunity to put it through its paces until this year. Have recently used it on block paving, patios, composite sheds and furniture and walls. Having previously used karcher amd other branded corded pressure washers this is far superior. The different attachments make it easy to find a setting that works on most surfaces. The item is easy to manoeuvre.
So far really pleased with this item amd will hopefully get many more opportunities to use it now we move into spring/summer.
Really happy with the jet wash!! It was exactly what it says it is
Seems to be a powerful cleaner, comparable to its much more expensive predecesso
So easy to assemble 10 min max. Started first time and could not be more powerful. Brilliant and will recommend to friends. Thank you very much.
Very easy to to assemble, nice to handle and to use, easy starting, plenty of different nozzles for different jobs. very pleased with product.
Delivery was quick.
I had read all the previous reviews prior to purchasing it and noticed the comments on people having difficulty starting. I too had a problem so rang the supplier who told me to try a few things and I solved the issue, Like most petrol engines they can have different characteristics for start up and this is no exception.
First as the guidance says check the oil level, I did this but it is difficult to judge the exact level so I assumed the supplier had filled it to the correct level. wrong it needed a good half a litre, this is so important as if you don’t have the right level it will not start.
Second connect up the water and purge the system by pressing the lance, you will hear the water flowing through the machine, you don’t have to hold the lance on all the time just purge for about 30 sec.
Set choke and pull the cord and it should start up first time.
Once I identified the sequence it starts first time every time. You will notice that in the handbook it says before you use always check oil level, that because if lower than the threads I found it would not start.
Easy to put together took 15 mins.
Having owned three electric washers this is much better lets hope reliability is as good as the build looks
I purchased it after reading other reviews and had in the back of my mind that I would be having to battle later for a refund but I have been using it issue-free. I have waited before writing this review so I can be sure of what I am saying. I used it a number of times right from getting it and she worked as expected, nosey but that is clear. It can from time to time take a few pulls to get started and try as I might there is always a leak on one of the connections but normally very small. the lace was a pain to stop leaking but this has now been sorted. It was left over the winter and started on its 4th 5th pull which I was happy with.
I would recommend.
Great value power washer and very versatile with the different nozzle attachments.
There have been some negative reviews regarding assembly instructions and leaking. If you have any form of mechanical understanding, it is easy to assemble and using the ptfe tape provided on the connections will prevent leaks.
Only thing to look out for when assembling is to fill the oil level up to half way up the threaded section of the oil inlet, otherwise the unit will continue to cut out.
Easy to put together, instruction clearly.
Great results from this machine very happy
It completely did the job without loads of effort patio and slabs look like new highly recommend
Very pleased with the performance and very easy to assemble. Cleaned my patio which now looks like new . Excellent!
I have had a couple of electric pressure washers over the years and decided I needed a petrol one. I have read and checked reviews for a couple of months and decided to give Wilks Genuine USA TX625 Petrol Pressure Washer – 7.0HP 3950psi / 272Bar as there was a lot of positive comments for this model and the price I thought was very reasonable. I have a small holding and I needed something with plenty of power to clean the pens and stables. The delivery was fantastic I ordered in the afternoon and it arrived the next morning ( i was very impressed) Im looking forward to using it to clean the moss of the drive and paths. Watch this space for a update on ease of use.
Very powerful . Flexible movement .
Good value for money fully recommend it.
Been using it now for over a week and no complaints
I ordered this on Tuesday and it arrived 24 hours later. Really impressed with the speed of delivery.
I assembled it last night. It was straightforward to put it all together. Everything is strong and robust.
I gave it a good blast last night for an hour. Really powerful and not as noisy as I thought it would be. Well impressed.
It is a big improvement on the previous electric power washers that I have owned. I am very pleased with the quality and I feel that it is good value for money.
So far very good, very powerful pressure cleaned 120 sq mts of sandstone patio in a few hours
Brilliant washer my husband has severe c.o.p.d but he can use it without struggling would certainly recommend thank you .
Really easy to use. Instructions could do with a bit more info, but overall anyone with a bit of common sense would be be able to sort. Started first time and made an amazing job of my patio.
Haven’t used it very much but tried it out seems to do a good cleaning job. Price was good.
Very easy to put together and start up but the instruction manual is rather limited and therefore best you already have some basic DIY knowledge . The box comes with lots of parts which are not detailed in the manual as to what they are for so you have to work this out for yourself. However once operational the machine has tremendous power. UnionMart delivered the machine in promptly with everything inside the box
Heavy and quite large but you’d expect that for this type of machine. Does what it says in the description.
Would highly recommend, using as a spare however I would now pick to use this one all the time. Light and functional even my 9 year old can have a go. Cleans exceptionally well and does a brilliant job at it too!
After going through 4 karcher power washers thought it was time to try a different brand. This one is not covered on plastic body and has real wheels not plastic. Th fact we can use it without electric and also using water from bucket when no hosepipe present is fantastic – wish I’d bought it ages ago
I have used this to wash cars also decking and slabs around the house. Great jobs on washing the cars and the outdoor slabs came up like new. Better than any other power washer I have used.
Very well manufactured pressure washer. All connections are sturdy and quality. No issues with starting it as i have heard elsewhere, simply put it together, top the required amount of oil up, put fuel in and it started 2nd pull. Just done an hour with it and its worlds apart from my previous electric pressure washer.
Set this up in 20 minutes. It started on the second pull. Very powerful machine. Well pleased with it. Much more powerful than my electric pressure washer.
Had to buy the oil or the engine separately but otherwise very impressed. The last generator I bought came with the oil included.
The unit arrived 3 days earlier than expected. Got all the bits out of the box, it is very basic to put together. In all honesty anyone battling to put it together should not have bought one. They will hurt themselves with it. Straight out to put it to the test. It works perfectly. Very powerful and the extra paving cleaner nozzle is fantastic. Total value for money.
We have a business providing services to the construction industry and our equipment regularly gets clogged up with mud & slurry. The pressure washer took all this off with no effort – even the stuff that had been dried on for quite a while. We also used it on our driveway where we had some oil patches from our vehicles and this came up lovely. A good purchase.
Brought this to replace a small electric power washer , came before due date , speedy delivery , packed well , once unpacked easy to assemble, only handle and wheels to fit , simple to assemble even for the non mechanical DIY person , all hoses and joints leakproof , no drips , well made item , started 1st pull , but the best bit is the pressure , it is extremely powerful so select the right nozzle for the job before you start. The power is awesome, I don’t think there is a electric unit which could come any where it’s power. Well worth the money, good value , would recommend to trade , well impressed.
Purchased my tx625 petrol jet washer to clean dirt of my lads motocross bike and it does exactly that ,very pleased at the mome
Arrived quickly. Relatively easy to assemble said hubby. Super powerful! Bit hard on the hands but can’t complain when you see the result.
Arrived 2 days prior to estimated delivery date
Strong packaging
Easy to assemble
Great pressure washer started on first pull on cord
You will not be disappointed
Great refreshing order experience start to finish
Very quick delivery time.Easy to assemble and use.I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend to my friends.
Easy to assemble and use. Based on the quote I had for getting my drive cleaned, it paid for itself within a couple of hours. Much more powerful than my old Karcher, turbo nozzle especially good.
Been looking for a quality petrol washer and now I finally have one. The extra length on the hose makes a great difference.
A fantastic service from Union Mart, ordered the product and was delivered very quickly.
The product arrived well packaged and damage free.
Very pleased with the washer, great value for money and more powerful than my old washer.
Seems to be well built on a sturdy frame and easy to do the little bit of assembly required to get it up and running out of the box.
Very pleased!
We also purchased High Power Cleaner Attachment with Detergent Tank. The picture attached is a test run without use of detergent and one sweep of the head cleaned 12 years of dirt of the patio slabs instantly.
Wow… cannot recommend this setup enough.
Re my Wilkes TX 625i.
What an awesome machine! It has removed lose paint as well as verdigris and even removed
rust scale from a ships hull.
I will be recommending the machine to others.
I was also impressed by the telephone after sales service .
Ps could you send me some ‘o’ rings for the high pressure connection to the pump. Many thanks Richard Hill.
Bought the Wilkes TX625 which arrived just a few days before Covid lockdown so it sat in its box for a few months. When opened a little surprised no set up instructions but no problems as easily downloaded. Set up very easy and a very good build with quality parts ( a few accessories I must admit I have not worked out what they are for yet!) instructions suggested that device has a breather valve which was a bit confusing as clearly there in instructions. Decided to call Union Mart here in UK who were really helpful. Seems washer has been upgraded and no breather valve to worry about. Used washer in remote location with hose to attach to it so used large bucket – it work brilliantly, really powerful jet on nozzle I used and really happy with purchase.
Bought for cleaning off a micro digger and trailer and other quite dirty items where power and water aren’t always available. This pulls water really well from a water butt or bowser and the machine itself is much more powerful than we imagined it would be. For the money, it’s great value!
Just bought this to replace a similar draper one,this is more powerfull than the draper was and comes with a lot of extras that you had to buy for the draper one,for the money i don’t think you can go wrong.
Machine came 2 days earlier than was meant to built it up with great ease used it for about hour and a half no issues what so ever up till now at least plenty of power and the extras that come with it will be very useful would recommend this unit as good value for money but will know better after done the few jobs it has been bought fo
Amazing product. Used many different pressure washers before, but it really surprised me how easy to use and the result was something i never expected.
I would highly recommend this product
Pete
I write this for the happy amateur. I researched pressure washers for quite some time. I had in mind; general purpose with a need to help me with clearing drains. Power was a consideration (who doesn’t want a little extra power!) but not the main criterion. Some have complained that Wilks washers are not quite what they claim as the operational bar pressure can be considerably lower that the ‘max’ bar pressure. I just judged by comparing working bar pressure against price for different companies. This washer is still reputed to offer more blast for your buck! I settled on the Wilks TX625 as it has a high working bar pressure and a drain clearing nozzle. It is the same price as the RX550 and I did not need patio cleaning gear.
When it arrived it was easy to assemble, indeed some steps had been completed in the factory. The wheels are fine for moving the machine around, just be careful on steps that you do not bang the small ‘nozzles’ on the back of the engine. These look a little delicate. The balance when wheeling the washer could be a little kinder.
Next I added the 10W40 oil. It was not easy to judge the full level for the oil and I had to tip the machine to get some oil back out. It will not fire up without the correct amount of oil. The unleaded was much easier to judge.
The water hose fitted easily and the spanner’s ensured that the brass connectors were tightly fitted. Pressure hose and lance in place I was ready to go. I followed the order of operation in the booklet (there a few things to do in the correct order) and pulled the starter cord. It kicked into life and the revs were booted up to keep it running smoothly. I was away!
The pressure nozzles are mounted on the body of the machine and narrow down the jet of water, hence increasing or decreasing the pressure. They attach easily but you do need to make sure they are firmly locked in place before operating the gun. I ‘spat’ the green nozzle across the yard on my first use, before I realised this.
The pressure is good. I’ve used most of the nozzles including the infamous red ‘zero degree’. I’ve been on the car, windows, an iron lamp post and of course the drains.
The lance was able to enter the 6″ square vertical drop into the drain and angle into the lead off pipes to clear debris blocking the pipes at this point. This was very handy for me. I was then able to apply the drain nozzle included with this model and clear general waste blockages in drains and down pipes.
Would I recommend this washer? Yes I would, on the grounds that nothing has let me down and I have experienced that happy feeling when you know a considerable expense has worked out for the good.
Arrived in the morning a day earlier than estimated time.
Everything was in the box as it should have been.
It goes together very easily with not very much to do.
Tried it out and it is the beast it claims to be.
Much more powerful and quieter than the similar looking machine it has replaced.
Also leaped into life on the second pull of the starter.
Top marks the the makers and suppliers.
Arrived on time, easy to assemble, just had to get some oil, filled with petrol, started first pull, pressed the trigger, hey ho , loads of pressure, cleaned the patio and cars in no time, no leaks, plenty of pressure and quite portable for a heavy machine. Only issues are the holders for the lance and hose are a bit suspect and no inbuilt product holder, but other than that at this moment its brilliant.
Very quick delivery and well packaged .
Found the product easy to set up with no problems at all .
Plenty of additional attachments which are just a bonus .
The power of this machine is unbelievable far better than any electric power washer i have used , plus the different spray nozzles are quick and easy to change .
Have never seen the patio area so clean , it removed the stubborn stains and marks with ease
Very easy to move around with the inflated tyres , not that i needed to move it much as the machine is supplied with a 8m and 12m hose , which should be adequate for most situations .
Over all this machine feels and looks a good robust item with plenty of power supplied with loads of different attachments at a really good price too .
If your after a petrol power washer don’t hesitate to buy the Wilks USA 625i power washer, i am sure you will not be disappointed .
This is a great little machine plenty of pressure the two hoses that comes with it are pretty long which you can joint together and a good selection for spraying .very east to start must put choke on start first time
I would recommend these guys to buy off their service really good and is quick and the item is brilliant.
Thanks
Edward
Great machine and very powerful. great length on the lance so no pesky moving the machine around all the time. has real tyres on it which a good sign of a quality product.
Great power and professional, but I have yet to be able to start it. My husband has to do it and even then it can prove tricky.
I have had three electric power washers and none of them compare anywhere near this Wilkes TX625i. The power jet cleans and clears away effortlessly. The accessories that come with it meet all the different jobs I have on mind. It was easy to assemble, easy to understand the instructions and easy to use. The quick detaching handle makes it fit easily in the boot of my car for transport to my caravan and other family members. I am really pleased that I bought this pressure washer. Should have done it years ago rather than wasting money on cheap underpowered washers.
Hi I bought this last week and have
Used it 3 times since it is easy to set
up and the instructions are good it’s very easy to use and very powerful
I have jet washed my path and patio
as well as a couple of mountain bikes
it cleaned them very well with not a
problem I we’ll recommend this produc
both booklet and downloaded docs were slightly different to the actual machine but easily sussed.
it started second pull and on the second smallest nozzle cleaned my winter stained patio very easily, where as a K2 Karcher was useless.
so far (only cleaned a small section (don’t want to do too much at once) but it worked a treat.
one slightly negative is that getting the petrol cap off was difficult and took a few huffs and puffs but sorted. push down and twist until it releases
also takes more oil than you would think too!
over all i would highly recommend
Firstly, the item arrived super quick (2 days after placing the order). I took my time during the assembly, reading everything a few times and this paid off. I think it’s worth using both the instructions that come in the box and downloading those from the Union Mart website. The unit fired up on the 2nd cord pull and the difference in power between this and my Karcher K4 was immediately visible. I ran it for 20-30 mins on test and there were no issues. The unit comes with lots of connections and attachments and I wasn’t immediately sure what they were all for, but it only took a few minutes to work out how each should be used. The unit is well constructed and I like the idea of the shock absorbers mounted under the engine. I would definitely recommend this product.
I have used this machine three times since purchase, It normally took 8 hrs to power wash my driveway with my old electric washer, this machine took 3 i was very impressed and was worth every penny. I would recommend this product to anyone
I have been using my Wilks 625i power washer for over 3 weeks. It is very powerful and well built. The various accessories are great. My only minor gripe would be that it is difficult to start. It can take over 20 pulls which is hard on me, I’m 68, and also hard on the starting cord of the machine. Pity because otherwise an excellent power washer.
We had an electric terrace cleaner purchased last year but it didn’t do a good job. This petrol model bought at the same price is wonderful. It has done an amazing job on terraces that collect moss during the winter and cover a large area. Fabulous machine!
On reading the manual there were three different types of oil to use but once up and running really good machine. Did all of the outside rendering of my house, paths and driveway with no complaints, good machine, good value for money
Once I got product assembled the product performed well. I used washer to clean driveway and paved area at front of house. I was pleased with result.
Great product easy to put together worked a treat on my patio .Vast inprovement to all the electric power washers Ive had in past.Great that it comes with plenty accessories .Would highly recommend.
This is my first every review, but felt soo staisfied with this product, I had to take the time to spread the word!! Ordered this on Sunday and received it on Thursday – a day early!! Really simple to assemble, and started first time. I was able to complete a power wash of my patio in under 2hrs – a task which usually takes around 1 day with previous 100bar pressure wahsers. Highly recommend it – does exactly as advertised – and well worth the money.
Used it straight out of the box to clean garden paths of 20 years of dirt and lichen. Compared to my electric washer this is a bit of a beast and did a great job – fun too. Good variety of easy interchangeable tools. The pipe bracket for holding the pressure pipe not the greatest feature but a small gripe. Now looking for other things to clean!
Got my new power washer today was in the garden when it arrived took in to house and assembled it over lunch look great will use it tomorrow thanks very much looks great too
Brilliant. Was expecting average washer but this was great. I’ve hired jet washers in the past and even bought one from Clarkes expecting great results. Big let down. This thing is powerful, effective, lightweight (for what it is) easy to assemble (really minor) great attachments and the hose length makes it even easier. Got to say ‘good job’ USA, you’ve nailed it with this product. If you want a jet wash then this is the ticket. Many thumbs up and multiple stars…
First impressions very favourable with this product. Well made and Starts well and does exactly the job you want it to, with a powerful jet. As good as other jetwashes I have used costing twice the price.
Product arrived in great time.
Product works as described.
Took time to assemble but good value for money.
Part cracked on handle of hose, doesn’t not affect functioning of power washer but given the cost we didn’t like to see this.
I purchased this pressure washer for a few jobs my client needed doing, mainly cleaning up a couple of large patios and a decking area over a lake…it was pretty much used for 6 hours solid on 4 different occasions and so far so good! In fact it done such a good job that we’re now cleaning up all the fences, paths and brickwork with it too!!
Received my TX625i yesterday in great condition packing was excellent . Assembly was very easy and straight forward had no problem with downloading instructions from website and printing them off.
Filled with oil and petrol to correct level started on second pull then proceeded to clean the driveway which had not been cleaned for sometime Used the black nozzle which spays in circular patten removed green alge and drive looked like new again .Great value for the money would recommend this pressure cleaner to anyone who needs a replaceme
When it came it was a TX625i. which looking at the specs is exactly the same.
You have to download the manual from the internet (They give you a link) and it was very easy to assemble. There were some differences to what was shown in the manual but these were minor changes which made the assembly much easier due to modifications.
I called their support line (Which was answered very quickly) and they said that a new manual showing the improvements and changes would be out in the very near future as it had just been compiled.
After following the instructions I proceeded to start the unit and it started very easily and ran well.
I am also very impressed with the amount of accessories supplied with this unit, there is probably nothing more you would want. The only thing I am going to do is fit quick release fittings to all hoses and the outlet.
Overall, so far I am impressed with this unit and it looks well made.
The only problem I had was getting the Engine Oil in, there are two possible filling points but you will need a small Funnel preferably with a flexible spout but this is a minor issue.
I ordered this as I needed a jet wash more powerful than my old electric one and after reading the reviews thought I would give it a go. Very pleased with my new purchase. I downloaded the Manual for assembly which wasn’t too bad . Very very pleased. Definitely recommend.
I liked how much more power it has compared to electric power washers was perfect for what I used it for which was cleaning a wall down at a stockcar stadium before painting and it’s great on fuel, my only dislike was the self syphoning hose was long enough for my needs so had to get a bit longer hose.
Bought the TX625 pressure washer. I thought I would need the more powerful machine, as I need to clean farming equipment etc. but thought I would give this one a go after looking at the flow rate and pressure. Really impressed as it got the job done in no time. It’s a great product for the price. A friend had a blocked drain at his b&b and could not get it going with drain rods. I took the machine there and pulled out the rods, sent the drain cleaning nozzle down the pipe and cleaned it out no problem. Came straight back home and cleaned out all the downpipes from the gutters, as they were all blocked with leaves and stuff. I’m really impressed and think everybody that sees this machine at work will be too.
I was looking for a high power jet wash to clean the bottom on my boat; the electric ones just didn’t cut it and added to that I had to have long extensions and socket converters in the marina boat yard.The Wilkes 625 petrol pressure washer free’s me from requiring an electric power source and provides enough “grunt,” to get the job done. For a big powerful washer its remarkably easy to move around on the solid wheels and chassis.
I dislike the manual which is not clear.
After several times trying to operate it I think it is an effective machine.
Does the job. I was advised by after sales that it does not pump water up from water level 1m below the device although product description doesn’t mention that. So that was either wrong advise or omission in product description.
Inlet filter mesh is rather coarse so it will suck up poluted water which will make the pump stop pumping up water. After a short stop and restart the waterflow continued however. So better add some sort of fine mesh filtermaterial to the inlet to prevent this.
The inlet hose is only about 1m. Be advised that if you need more length in inlet side this pump will not manage to pump it up. But you could overcome that by using an extra pump + filter to provide the water to the device. In that case adding a distance up to 50m from pond to device is no problem.
Starting works fine, usually 1 or 2 pulls. I have to use choke every time I start however, even with hot engine.
If you have neighbours: the machine is pretty loud, almost like chainsaw noise level.
Order number 165060
The parcel arrived one day earlier than Amazon had scheduled, which was great.
During the unpacking I noticed that one of the high pressure hoses had a number of deep indentations where it had been packed to tightly against something in the box. This concerned me as it was a “High Pressure” hose. Would it lead to early failure of this part? I made Union Mart aware of this via email (Friday at 9:30pm) They replied within 12 minutes of business opening time the next morning. Perfectly happy with their answer
Assembly would have been less than 30 minutes but for one small problem. The retaining spring assembly in one of the axels, it would not spring into position to hold the axel in it’s mounting tube. I had to remove the spring assembly from the axel and then run a drill into the hole to clear a little bit of swarf, after that everything worked as it should.
Finally assembled, filled with oil, filled with fuel, switch the engine ON, switch the fuel ON, close the CHOKE, squeeze the trigger on the lance and start to pull the start cord. WOW, just two pulls and it started.
Sounded great after I opened the choke for normal running. Tested a few of the nozzles. This is exactly what I wanted it to be. Ran it for about 15 minutes for the test, I will try some serious work in the morning.
Next Morning! I now have three of the cleanest vehicles on our street and it could not have been easier. It does suck the soap up extremely fast, but the handbook warns you about this and advices mixing 50/50. I tried different settings of throttle control lever just to get used to it. If you try to run the engine to slow it will bounce around in the frame, but that’s probably to slow anyway.
Despite the couple slight problems listed above, I am delighted with this purchase so far. Early days of course, I now hope the that reliability will match everything else. I expect it will!
Mick Davis
ADDITIONAL – 30/08/19
After 4 months of service, just domestic use, the unit switched off in mid wash and would not start.
It took a fair bit of fault finding before I identified the On/Off switch had broken internally, the red switch cover would turn but there was no resistance.
There was a little bit of confusion because my instinct was to contact Union Mart direct, but you are supposed to contact via Amazon. After that, the customer service could not have been better, I told them I was quite happy and capable to fit a new switch, so ‘Claudio’ sent me one, 36 hours later it arrived and I fitted it. Back to normal!
Still Happy
Mick D
It arrived quickly and after a little problem getting oil levels in the engine correct have been so so impressed with its performance. The extra long pressure hose itself is great for getting into all the corners of the animal houses whilst the engine is left outside away from all the mess. The changeable attachments are great and easy to exchange although there is so much pressure I only need the white head most of the time. I just wish I had bought this years ago makes my life so easy. Although I do have to be careful not to use too powerful a attachment at times to ensure it does not lift the concrete on the animal house floors.
A great machine and it works non stop for ages on one filling. Would recommend to anyone who needs this sort of power and flexibility dont waste time on the electric ones..
Once assembled and filled correctly with SAE 30 oil, it started on third gentle pull…. compared with my old Pro-user machine this is a revelation!!! Feels more premium than its price suggests…. not quite Honda but it feels damn close.
All the extras that come with this seem top knotch, turbo nozzle plus 8hp and higher flow rate cuts the yard cleaning work in half compared with my old 5.5hp machine.
Great for cleaning the car too… just don’t get overly close with the spray and be sure to use the right nozzle for each job… it’s extremely powerful and could easily do damage when used really up close. I tried to clean a dirt spot on my reg plate, stripped the laminate a bit at about 5-10 mil away from nozzle. That was when using the right nozzle for car washing too.
The 8m and 12m Hoses can be joined together with part provided… 20 meters is now more than enough for any jobs I have planned.
The manual suggests the pump (not the engine) needs oil too, however Mark assured me that’s not required, already filled. There’s a red breather on top of the pump that can be screwed off, on inspection it did indeed have oil in it. No way to tell if there’s enough in it though…. some signs off oil in the plastic packaging so that had me a little worried until I contacted customer support (Mark).
I felt I was taking a risk buying this… no regrets so far 🙂 If it lasts as long as my old one or better it will be well worth it.
I only have it a month so I guess time will tell.
to assemble.
I have used it extensively over the last few days, with no problems.
It is a big improvement on the previous electric power washers that I have owned. I am very pleased with the quality and I feel that it is good value.
This machine is about 100 more but its got loads more power, comes with many more useful attachments and compared to the park side its much better on fuel..
For the people who have been commenting about the lack of instructions, they do have a point and at first I was a bit puzzled about how to get it all working, i.e, what oil does it need etc but after i unpacked it i found a huge sticker on the side of the frame which directs you to their website where you can download the full user guide. I’m not sure why people have not spotted this?
Build quality of the frame is a bit on the cheap side and the powder coat finish is not the best but this is a 300 machine vs 1500 for a top quality one from the most famous brands. The quality for the money is beyond what you would expect from a budget machine.
It is surprisingly lightweight which makes chucking it in the boot of the car, easier than you would think
I have used it solidly for 6 hours on a blazing hot day with no issues at all. I was blasting heavily compacted gravel (around 6 inches deep) off of tarmac like it was butter. It even started lifting the tarmac with the smallest gauge nozzle
very happy!