Simpson King Brute Professional 3000 PSI (Gas-Hot Water) Pressure Washer

We do a lot of pressure reviews here at Tools In Action but this is our first heated unit that we have reviewed. For the homeowner this is crazy overkill so we took it out on the job with the Pros. We tried to think of the harshest environment we could, turns out it is acid washing. In the Chicago suburbs we have the Fox River, it is like a big sewer that people swim and tube in. Everything drains into the Fox River, when you put your hand in you cannot see it. When boats stay in this water for extended periods they get an algae mossy type coating that adheres to the bottom of the boat. This causes performance issues and in general is unsightly. Being a boat owner I know how hard this stuff is to clean off. Basically it’s oven cleaner or acid to clean the boat! Yes, it is that caked on, that after you let the chemical sit on for a few minutes you need a high psi pressure washer to remove it.

For years the marina has used a 4000 PSI cold pressure washer and when I showed up with a 3000 PSI heated unit they were skeptical about the lower PSI being able to clean the boats. Well it turns out with the addition of heat, the 3000 PSI unit cleans better and faster than the 4000 cold unit. Heat is amazing. When you wash your hands with hot vs cold you can feel the difference. Ever try washing dishes with cold water? My point exactly! Another bonus is that the operator has a warm wand to hold on to during cold weather operations. Simpson is a good brand. We have tested quite a few Simpson units in harsh environments and they are still running strong today. We put them in situations where they are used 8 hours a day every day. The Simpson King Brute KB3028 Heated Pressure Washer is powered by a Briggs and Stratton Intek 11 HP gasoline engine. This engine started easily every time. The only complaint, from TY the owner of the Marina, was that there is no off switch. You basically just throttle it all the way down and then it shuts off.

The diesel burner has a big tank that will give you quite a few hours of run time. The burner heats the water by 100 degrees. So whatever the water intake temperature, add 100. To turn the burner on you simply flip a switch, that’s it. The motor turns a 12V automotive type alternator to keep the battery for the starter and heater charged. The King Brute has a CAT pump, those who know pressure washers know CAT pumps. They are a well-known name for reliable industrial quality pumps. The pump produces 3000 psi @ 3 gallons per minute. The wand is long and has 5 quick connect nozzles: 0,15,25,40 and soap. Since this is a pro unit it comes with a 3/8-Inch, 50-Foot, and 4,500 PSI high pressure armor hose. The hose was flexible and really easy to maneuver.

The entire unit is mounted to a 4 wheel cart that looks well-built and has pneumatic tires to conquer most any terrain. If you are on the market for a good quality heated pressure washer, take a look at the King Brute. It is designed to provide a long service life. For those of you that need an even tougher hose you can check out the Simpson Armor hose.

We do a lot of pressure reviews here at Tools In Action but this is our first heated unit that we have reviewed. For the homeowner this is crazy overkill so we took it out on the job with the Pros. We tried to think of the harshest environment we could, turns out it is acid washing. In the Chicago suburbs we have the Fox River, it is like a big sewer that people swim and tube in. Everything drains into the Fox River, when you put your hand in you cannot see it. When boats stay in this water... more

I've owned my King Brute for almost 5 years and haven't been able to keep a belt on for a full wash. Everything else with the machine works great but it is aggravating to have the machine in the shop more than on the job.

Bought another unit to keep work going and haven't used the King Brute for 3 years now due to belts breaking and service shops not able to fix the product. If Simpson could get the belt problem with these machines rectified it would be worth the money.

I hate I had to buy another brand to keep business going and spent so much on the King Brute to have this simple problem.

I've owned my King Brute for almost 5 years and haven't been able to keep a belt on for a full wash. Everything else with the machine works great but it is aggravating to have the machine in the shop more than on the job.

Bought another unit to keep work going and haven't used the King Brute for 3 years now due to belts breaking and service shops not able to fix the product. If Simpson could get the belt problem with these machines rectified it would be worth the money.

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If you are looking for maximum performance for the toughest cleaning assignments, the King Brute is perfect for you.
This hot water pressure washer does not compromise on power or performance and is designed for long hours of hard work. The robust four wheel chassis make it a snap to maneuver around the job-site.

Powerful Briggs & Stratton Intek 1100 Series OHV engine powers the CAT industrial triplex pump via a direct drive system, delivering streamline power and performance. An automotive alternator charging system keeps the 12 volt battery (not included) fully charged to provide trouble-free operation of the burner system.

Clean burning, vertical combustion chamber is fuel efficient and allows for kerosene or #2 diesel fuel and extra large steel fuel tank provides all day cleaning. High quality coil heats water temperature 100° higher than incoming water source while the high temperature limiting switch ensures water remains at a manageable level. Equipped with 3/8" x 50' steel braid hot water hose, ergonomic spray gun with safety lock-out, and 5 quick connect nozzle tips make it the King of the Brute series of high pressure washers.

If you are looking for maximum performance for the toughest cleaning assignments, the King Brute is perfect for you.
This hot water pressure washer does not compromise on power or performance and is designed for long hours of hard work. The robust four wheel chassis make it a snap to maneuver around the job-site.

Powerful Briggs & Stratton Intek 1100 Series OHV engine powers the CAT industrial triplex pump via a direct drive system, delivering streamline power and performance. An... more

I have the Simpson King Brute and my pump lasted 6 months and the motor lasted 6 1/2 months, they did not cover either of the parts on the warranty.

I had to pay for the new parts out of my own pocket. Would not recommend this pressure washer for anyone, bad experience all the way around.

I bought this unit because the price caught my attention. You really do get what you pay for with this product. After buying this unit, I realized I should have payed the extra $1,000 and bought one that is worth it.

I have been trying to contact a representative from Simpson for about 3 weeks and have yet to hear back from them. The manuals are ridiculous! One of the manuals says to service the pump after so long of using it, the only manual that has the maintenance schedule says nothing about the pump or servicing it. The manuals look nothing like the unit either...

I can go on and on about how displeased I am with this product. Short answer for it: Manuals are dreadful and are not informative at all, shipping was delayed 2 weeks, unit has a lot work before being workable.

Overall would not give it 1 star, or would ever recommend to someone else.

I bought this unit because the price caught my attention. You really do get what you pay for with this product. After buying this unit, I realized I should have payed the extra $1,000 and bought one that is worth it.

I have been trying to contact a representative from Simpson for about 3 weeks and have yet to hear back from them. The manuals are ridiculous! One of the manuals says to service the pump after so long of using it, the only manual that has the maintenance schedule says nothing... more

I bought this hot water pressure washer because I own a restaurant, and every season we take apart the Frialators and equipment and power wash them.

I can't believe how much time the King Brute has saved us. I have only had it for a couple weeks but so far I could not be happier...

Thanks.

I used my Simpson King Brute 3000 psi pressure washer today for the first time. I am very pleased, it's easy to start and does a great job.