Yamaha Professional 4000 PSI (Gas - Cold Water) Pressure Washer w/ CAT Pump

I bought this thinking it is Yamaha and they will stand behind their product. I had two simple problems with the spray tip and handle. I called them only to find that I have to take to an authorized dealer. The problem is the dealer is 100 miles away. Very simple problems no help from Yamaha without the trip to the dealer. I would buy from someone else that will take care of simple and bigger problems.

I would like to start off with saying that I have not purchased this unit...

I was going to and the last step in my research was to find an authorized service center in North/Central FL (Orlando, Tampa, Ocala, Jacksonville area).. My research started on the internet. There were plenty of Yamaha authorized locations listed around me but, none (0) of them serviced Yamaha pressure washers. Boat motors, motorcycles, generators and etc.,yes but no pressure washer service..

I called 10 locations around me (encompassing about 400 square miles) and no one could help me if I encountered a warranty issue with their pressure washer.. I called Yamaha and the person I spoke with was unsure (her computer was down) and patched me over to corporate who in turn gave me the same locations I already called. After explaining to her (the lady at corporate) that I already called those location, we are at a standstill. I also mentioned to her that Yamaha was currently running an exclusive promotion in FL only and giving an additional year warranty (4 instead of 3). We were still at a standstill with corporate.

I called (again) the 4 closest locations around me again just to make sure that the desk person did not give me misinformation. Still no service in Central FL from Tampa to Orlando to Jacksonville. As you can expect, I am not going to purchase a Yamaha product!

I would like to start off with saying that I have not purchased this unit...

I was going to and the last step in my research was to find an authorized service center in North/Central FL (Orlando, Tampa, Ocala, Jacksonville area).. My research started on the internet. There were plenty of Yamaha authorized locations listed around me but, none (0) of them serviced Yamaha pressure washers. Boat motors, motorcycles, generators and etc.,yes but no pressure washer service..

I called 10... more

I'm a General Contractor in painting and light construction and this is by far my favorite tool in the van. I got this unit as a gift from an architect friend.

Previously I had the original CAT branded pressure washer with Yamaha engine, but it was discontinued. This Yamaha branded unit was the replacement model, apparently. Nobody makes a finer unit in any class. This thing is built rock solid. Starts 1st or 2nd time, every time. It's relatively quiet.

Removes dried paint, caulk, and gum off concrete and brick better than any cold water unit I've ever used, and I've used most all of them. It takes a lot of unusual/extraordinary/negligent force to break any part of this unit.

And if I were Yamaha, I would be very hesitant and vigilant before giving free service and parts to customers who likely mistreated the product.

I'm a General Contractor in painting and light construction and this is by far my favorite tool in the van. I got this unit as a gift from an architect friend.

Previously I had the original CAT branded pressure washer with Yamaha engine, but it was discontinued. This Yamaha branded unit was the replacement model, apparently. Nobody makes a finer unit in any class. This thing is built rock solid. Starts 1st or 2nd time, every time. It's relatively quiet.

Removes dried paint, caulk, and... more

Started with Homelite 2300 PSI, upgraded to Ryobi 3100 PSI, and had just been praying to get to the next level- and then I found Yamaha!! I get jobs done so much faster it's crazy!!

Love it. Please come out with a 6000 PSI or even 10,000 PSI. It will use it for a life time.

Thank you very much- I love it!

I bought this for my masonry / concrete business I've had it for the last 2.5 years, running it on average 4 hours a day. In my 33 years of business I have worn out a good many PWs, but have purchased 2 more of these. I have nothing but good things to say about the PW4040.

Comes with the normal attachments, but this is where the similarities end- the quality is second to none. The engine alone is on par with similar Honda engines, which I have held to high stands over the years, but it seems that everything around the Honda engines break WAY to early.

Don't get me wrong, I've had some quality machines in the past but they always need maintenance early on. I've had no problems whatsoever, reliability and quality are 2 of my strongest points in writing this review.

Would definitely recommend if you need a powerful something in the realm of 4K psi. Will update if something should change with my experiences.

I bought this for my masonry / concrete business I've had it for the last 2.5 years, running it on average 4 hours a day. In my 33 years of business I have worn out a good many PWs, but have purchased 2 more of these. I have nothing but good things to say about the PW4040.

Comes with the normal attachments, but this is where the similarities end- the quality is second to none. The engine alone is on par with similar Honda engines, which I have held to high stands over the years, but it... more

Used this about 3 times. On the last time, a part came off the trigger handle. Now, it won't work or release the handle...pressure cannot be release because trigger broke. Dealers are few and far between. Yamaha customer service of no help. I'm a contractor and cannot get this think fixed. The Yamaha product manager needs to pay attention. $1200 for something that does not work and you can't get it fixed. I have more than $10,000 work. Yamaha, you are stinkin' bad...