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Head to head pressure washer comparison! Vortexx 3000 vs Stihl RB 600!
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- čas přidán 7. 11. 2019
- Check out this video of the Vortexx Professional 3000 series pressure washer being compared, feature by feature, to the Stihl RB 600 unit.
Vortexx Pressure washers are made commercial grade. They were designed from the ground up to be the best unit on the market, period. Each Vortexx pressure washer starts with a Honda engine and an AR pump. But there are many more features and benefits. Check out the video to learn more!
The STHIL was designed to protect the motor and the pump, that’s why it’s in the cage. There’s nothing protecting the motor on the other pressure washer. If you roll the hose smaller on the STHIL it won’t drag. The handle folds down an can go into the back of most SUV’s. While Honda has a great motor, the STHIL can be serviced anywhere STHIL is sold. I don’t doubt they are both good pressure washers. Consider the environment you’ll use it.
They also neglected to say that the extra length of hose on the Vortex is not needed on the Stihl to keep water cool because there is a built in Thermal pressure relief valve that automatically lets hot water escape from the high pressure pump and although Honda makes a fine engine , the reason Still did not go with Honda is that Honda is requiring that anyone who works on a Honda engine has to be Certified to do so where as a Kohler can be serviced by anyone .
I was very impressed with your demonstration. I'm now considering a vortex. Thank you for taking the time to talk about ease of transportation and the better components.
Integra Tian I rented one today! It is awesome!! I’m thinking to buy one... but they are not cheap and I use this once a year. For a professional it’s well worth it
thank you both for your kind words. We are proud to represent the best product lines in outdoor power equipment. Vortexx certainly fits the bill!
@@KPMExceptional where I can buy one
118 lbs of pure power Stihl all the way
we'd rather have 80lbs of better components. call us crazy!
@@KPMExceptional , Vortex all day long, they are in two different leagues
Jeff Collins I also chose the stihl cant beat knock em yea they might be heavy but since I run stihl in my lawn business it kind of was a no brainer lol
@@KPMExceptional I researched both and the both seem to be a quality machine. I ended up buying the stihl rb600. My main factors were dealer relationship and availability of local dealers here. Secondary considerations were the height of the bars and the reputation and longevity of the other items I have used from stihl.
As a side note, if you uncoiled the vortex hose where are you supposed to put it? It clearly is zip tied. Also, you do not need to hold the gun to start the stihl. The gun does nothing when starting the machine other than sit in its holder. It never moves. To be honest you spent more time talking about the stihl, its poor salesmanship to downplay a competitor. I would have rather heard more about the unique features of your machine.
As a business owner I dont buy equipment based on weight. I buy it based on longevity and part availability. Ive got a 3500lb john deere mower and a ton of grasshoppers. The honda engine is a win in my book on your machine. No one can really argue that. Calling a guy I have done thousands of dollars of business with and having anything parts related I need day after tomorrow if not right now at my shop is priceless. If you have that kind of availability you should have stated that instead of how bad stihl machines and components are. I called your closest dealer listed from your website and he was 4 hours from me and they were a rental business, not an actual dealer and had no units to sell but I could rent one.
TLDR; I'm five minutes away from a multi line dealer that I have worked with for years and he sold me a heavier built pressure washer for 400 bucks less and he didnt say one bad thing about yours when making his pitch. If anything goes wrong with it, he will fix it tomorrow or the next day and give me one to use in the meanwhile. He also wasn't pitching heat about a competitors product with a shitty attitude. Kick rocks Ron, you belong on a used car lot.
@@marshfield01 we are glad you took the time to review our machine! first and foremost, a good outdoor power equipment dealer is worth its weight in gold. the fact that you have one nearby is a great thing.
In our comparison our goal is to simply compare the features and benefits. We are not saying that the Stihl unit is a bad unit. Far from it! We are specifically comparing the weight, the fitting quality, and the rest of the items each pressure washer. We could have said "brand x" but in our opinion that is insulting to the intelligence of the viewer. We'd rather compare both side by side and let the viewer pick. By the way, Stihl makes great equipment!
As for your specific question about the hose - the hose you see there is as it comes out of the crate. There is a low cost hose reel attachment available that keeps the unit light and the footprint low. You can learn more here: vortexxpressurewashers.com/product/hose-reel-attachment/
If you end up wanting to try a demo of a Vortexx machine down the road we are happy to set that up. Again, thank you for watching!
Thank you for posting this video. I will look into these now where as before I would have just gone with a bigger brand I know.
Glad it was helpful! Let us know if you have questions.
Great demonstration!
thank you for watching!!
I like the iso motor mounts on the Stihl, machine stays put and doesn’t shake. However the radiator hose on the little machine is genius.
Dang this guy did make some valid points. I mean yes the Stihl is big and cumbersome but it’s suppose to be. It’s heavy duty commercial unit. The vortex is a gx200 smaller engine smaller pump so I mean you can’t compare apples to oranges or however it’s said. That being said I do like this vortex a lot I like the radiator hose and the one piece gun with that grip. Also the fitting for your hose. My dewalt has a rubber regular hose washer and is always leaking how he said and I hate having to put air in my tires all the time. I like the airless tires on this vortex
Both machines are considered heavy duty. they are very similar in their stats. If you need a larger machine, Vortexx offers a 4000 series pressure washer. More info on that can be found here: vortexxpressurewashers.com/product/professional-4000-psi-pressure-washer/
You gotta wonder what stihl was thinking when they designed that thing.
Love mine
This is like the beauty and the beast... except that the Vortexx is the beauty AND the beast in this case.
It’s an awesome power washer! Rented one today and I think i’ll buy one!
Please let me guys know if you can find a better one out there!
Vortexx is top quality assembled in the USA. For a pressure washer, nothing better out there!
What AR pump model goes on the Vortexx 3000? and what is the max PSI it can deliver?
Thanks.
Assuming you are asking about the 3000 Professional cold water unit? The pump is an RCV series AR Triplex Plunger pump. It comes with the vortexx unique cool flo system to protect the pump, and a commercial grade VRT3 unloader. the PSI is 2950 on this pump. Thanks for your question!
Awww they thought they could run a smear campaign on Stihl. Lmao!
No smear campaign! Stihl makes excellent products and are one of the top companies in the outdoor power equipment industry. We are simply comparing facts - weight is a fact, for instance. As is the materials used for the fittings. Many customers are happy with any old pressure washer. For those who aren't, there's Vortexx! Thanks for your comment.
We're on the brink of buying an RB 600 but have spent much time on the specs which there is a lack of clarity from Stihl. 1)can you run more than a 50 foot hose? What is the minimum GPM at the end of a 75 foot hose and PSI that would work? We get 70 PSI and approx 5GPM at the end of a 75 foot hose. The RB 600 is a back breaker no doubt as you point out. We went to check this out and its a 2 person job to lift into a pickup unless you enjoy hernias. What is the oil used in the pump "and" engine (such as SAE ND 30) and full make and model of pump. If this has to be serviced its imperative there's a qualified repair shop in our area. The GX 200 is a good motor by the way, cast iron unlike the GX160. The Stihl RB600 uses a Kohler CH270-3165 which is also quite good. excellent point about the tires BTW. The Rb 600 has an oil pressure unit, thus if its too low, it shuts off.
We think the Vortexx unit is the superior pressure washer for all the reasons stated in the video. To help answer some of your questions: yes, a hose longer than 50 feet can be used. The pump on the Vortexx unit uses SAE ND 30 oil, while the engine uses 10w30. The pressure at the end of the 50+ foot hose is not a stat we have in house. We do not think you will see much of a pressure drop. If you purchase the Vortexx unit we are confident you will be happy you did. Just for some peace of mind, remember the VX3000HD unit comes with a 3 year engine warranty as well as a 5 year pump warranty. The frame (excluding paint and tires) has a lifetime warranty. And since you're buying it from a local dealer, you can be sure you will get the after sale support that you need. If you need help finding a local Vortexx dealer please let us know!
Get a 5 gallon bucket and time how long it takes to get at least 3 gallons of water in 1 minute . I really don't think there will be an issue so long as the I.D. of your hose is large enough to get the volume you need but I would check it anyway to be safe .
I lifted the RB600 out of my trunk easily and find it easy to roll once on the ground. It has MI-T-N pump
I am sold now on the Vortexx. Made in America also!
welcome to the team - glad to have you! Good luck with your new Vortexx pressure washer!
My opinions, it’s big and bulky- very hard to haul in a car. 118lbs weight. It rattles so much that the nuts has come off the bolts. The gun and lance is super short. I am 5’10” and i am always not standing straight up when so my back hurts. I hate the gun holder it’s always coming untighten. It’s annoying. The stock gun if you drop it once from on top a one story home it break. The dispenser for degreaser don’t really put out. Ran some mold treatment in a one gallon after five hours of power washing the 1 gallon was only a third used. It’s not very efficient with fuel. I never had an issue with my wheels being flat on the second year of owning it. But I use my RB600 twice a week for clients. How it’s built it’s just really awkward moving it around. I don’t wrap my hoses up like you displayed. But also running 400’ of hose. The other con I’ve found is that the couplers after a few years wear out. And it’s time I replace the brass. The other difference is what your representative product is over a $1,000 and a RB600 with every single attachment for the washer is $799.00 includes 14’ disk, 400’ of hose, a rotary head rated at 4500psi. Two lances extenders, and elbow gutter attachment and spare brass parts for any issues. The highlight to this is that, it always start first try. Tho heavy what it takes to pull start is lesser then what your comparison is. And for a beginner it’s cheap, getting an options package with the washer will not break the bank. Where as the same of what your showing would. For someone starting a business in professional applications this is not bad. But two years of power washing for clients. I haven’t had any issues with it other then nuts vibrating off. The only other con I would say about the RB600 made by STIHL is it’s loud af. And it’s a pain to flush the oil, and oil change. The warranty that STIHL offers is actually better then most. With a 5 year on parts. And the stock handle sucks. You get a lot of vibration thru it. And there no hold on the trigger. It’s all manual. A pro to it I will say is that if you live on a farm or a rural place good chance your on well water. It’s got a filtration that prevents hard water from clogging the pipes. But does require monthly cleaning to keep brand new. One highlight is when running 400-500 feet of hose I don’t have loss of pressure. I’ve noticed with ones I’ve rented before I bought this one that anything after 100’ I notice a severe drop off in pressure. And if you live on a farm this is actually a good product for that. It’s bulky and can take a beating and still keep working.
You compared the RB 800 and not the smaller RB600 which you can lift .
are you going to be running any promos next month for cyber Monday/Black Friday ?? or possible a coupon to use before : ) ?
actually, there is a $50 instant rebate deal going on now through 10/31. Not much time left there, but a great deal. More info here: vortexxpressurewashers.com/
Wow I was thinking buy a the STIHL RB 600 but now I will get the vortex , I had a RYOBI 2300 if feel very cheap but i will get that vortex
That is great! You can find your nearest dealer by entering your zip code here: vortexxpressurewashers.com/dealer-locator/
That looks like a really great pressure washer however, when I went to look up the price and try to purchase it I found out it’s extremely hard to buy. I also I’m not sure about the accessories? Does a vortex have the accessories that a stihl will? when I found a comparable price I realized that this pressure washer is three to $400 more so it’s not a one to one comparison. Also this is a lower psi but it does seem like it’s built better than the stihl.
We are a Regional Distributor handling the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern States (Northern Virginia to Maine). If you are located within our territory we can help you find a dealer near you; if not we can get you in contact with a distributor who can help.
Vortexx has an extensive offering of accessories, one of the most complete in the industry. Most pressure washer accessories are interchangeable from one brand to another.
Both pressure washers are in the same category, but yes, the Vortexx unit is more expensive. This pressure washer is a premium product offering a reliable Honda engine, AR Triplex plunger pump, Commercial Grade VRT3 Unloader and CoolFlo pump protection - plus a superior warranty on the most critical components, 3 years on the engine and 5 years on the pump.
While PSI is important, GPM is more important when assessing the cleaning power of a pressure washer. The difference between 2950 PSI and 3200 PSI with both at the same 3.0 GPM is negligible, you will not see any real world performance difference when using.
This is the Mercedes Benz of the power washers ( or Cadillac..) 😄
1969bogdi which brand is the rolls Royce then ?
And they are surprisingly closely priced with the other units!
Where were you when I bought my sthil last weekend!
Travis, we were right here, waiting for you to learn about Vortexx!
@@KPMExceptional but I already got a sthil! Lol I really wanted a Honda too
@@mattingly1217 we're here when you're ready to trade it in!
@@KPMExceptional ok!
@@KPMExceptional where are yall located?
How much?
there is a range of pressure washers. they range from $699 up to $6,999 for a diesel powered hot water unit. the 3000 series is actually slightly lower priced than the Stihl unit. See your local Vortexx dealer for more info!
Would have been better to compared a used vortex hose unraveled on the vortex machine and not a brand new one all nice and neat that had obviously never been used. Plus you over exaggerated the walking on the hose in my opinion on the stihl pressure washer, which was to be expected in order to try to push the vortex machine. I think your other comparisons of the components were much better and a higher selling point, such as the radiator type hose, the Honda engine, and the stainless parts.
thanks for watching! if you are in the market for a pressure washer a Vortexx is a great choice!
Junk!!!!! RB600 all day
get a Vortexx - your back will thank you when you have to pick it up!
@@KPMExceptional
Why would I pick it up ?
even if I did the rb600 is only 118 lbs
Pull it out of the shed-- pressure wash concrete driveway , deck, sidewalk ,mower , garage , vehicle's etc.. and back in shed.
Never seen a vortex pressure washer around here but the stihls are a plenty and easy to service yourself if needed or go to a service dealer close by if not handy , but either machines should last quite a while with proper maintenance .
under $900.00 for the rb600
The rb600 has a kohler 208cc command pro engine as good as the honda gx
Mi-T-M Triplex pump with forged brass head & valve cover &
solid ceramic plungers as good as any triplex pump
the replaceable 8-0632 unloader is high quality too .
everything tucks right in place on the rb600
the vortex seems to cluttered for me ,, lighter - so what -- I would rather not bend over to move the unit or have it bouncing around when running ,,.. anyways just my 2 cents.
@@brettmeyer1980 many customers use their Vortexx 3000 pressure washer professionally. Meaning they have to transport the machine from job to job in a trailer or pickup truck bed. Being 36 lbs lighter makes a huge difference when lifting in and out of a truck bed!
@@MrJesse3434 I understand, but if you can't lift 125 lbs in and out of your truck 10 or more times a day maybe pressure washing is not your line of work or anything that involves lifting.
heck, I am almost 60 yrs old 5'7" and weight 150 lbs and 125lbs is not an issue in and out of the truck all day .
He compared the heavy Rb800 and not the lighter and smaller RB600 , and tricked a lot of people ,that’s a bit sneaky if you ask me ,put me right off vortex.
That unit looks like a toy compared with the Stihl in my opinion.
Made of better metal, with better parts and components. Designed to be easy to move and lighter. We'll take the Vortexx!
@@KPMExceptional Okay 👌
That was the most bias comparison I have ever seen . Zero specs compared .
In the video we compare weight (the Vortexx is almost 40 lbs lighter). Frames are steel vs aluminum (aluminum doesn't rust). Sold tires vs air filled. Stainless steel fittings compared to brass and steel fittings. Slightly shorter hose on the Stihl unit. Honda GX engine vs Kohler engine. Easy start on the Vortexx unit. 1" of water by the unloader on the Stihl unit - heavy duty commercial unloader on the Vortexx PLUS radiator hose (3 feet) that helps to keep things cold and extend pump life. Brass filter on vortexx vs a garden hose filter on the Stihl unit. Are there other stats we can help you with?
@@KPMExceptional Why not show a comparison on how they perform ? , costs to value , durability ? You know , the things people care about ? Real life span ? Pros and cons ? Pump construction ? Warranty ?
@@danrussell3509 pros and cons are listed above. warranty on the vortexx unit is longer than the Stihl including a full lifetime on the frame (full welded aluminum vs painted steel). Pumps are both Triplex pumps but the components installed are different, including the fittings and the radiator hose mentioned above.
If you are interested in a Vortexx your best bet is to visit a local Vortexx dealer and learn in person. You can find your local Vortexx dealer here: vortexxpressurewashers.com/dealer-locator/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqauVBhBGEiwAXOepkfs2L-KRDIay-GNlPCdYVfftL1MvghdfTs5pt5szFQ_E1aC-gBVxmBoC1K0QAvD_BwE
Remember that Vortexx pressure washers are made in the USA by Vortexx themselves. Stihl units are made for them by another pressure washer manufacturer. Thanks for your question!
@@KPMExceptional Thanks for the info .