Main trade-off
Westinghouse WPX3400 Gas Pressure Washer
Axial-cam pump.
Head-to-head
Westinghouse WPX3400 vs Simpson PS3228: Westinghouse carries lighter, Simpson emphasizes pump serviceability
The short answer
WPX3400 offers slightly higher rated output in a lighter frame. PS3228 puts more emphasis on its Honda engine, AAA triplex pump and component-specific commercial warranties.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
The headline output gap is modest
WPX3400 adds about 3 percent pressure and 4 percent flow.
What this is based on
100 divided by 3300 is 3.0 percent. 0.1 divided by 2.5 is 4 percent. These figures do not establish a measurable completion-time difference.
Main trade-off
Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
14 lb heavier before fuel and accessories.
Westinghouse WPX3400 Gas Pressure Washer
- Choose it for
- You prefer the lighter 63 lb body and never-flat wheels.
- You want strong gas output for household projects.
- Main trade-off
- Axial-cam pump.
Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Choose it for
- You want the documented Honda GX200 and AAA triplex pump combination.
- Commercial pump and frame warranty terms matter to your use.
- Main trade-off
- 14 lb heavier before fuel and accessories.
About this comparison
Compare WPX3400 and PS3228 for working output, axial versus triplex pumps, engine, transport weight and warranty coverage for frequent cleaning.
WPX3400 offers slightly higher rated output in a lighter frame. PS3228 puts more emphasis on its Honda engine, AAA triplex pump and component-specific commercial warranties.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
You require a triplex pump
WPX3400 uses an axial-cam pump. PS3228 uses AAA triplex.
- Westinghouse WPX3400 Gas Pressure Washer
- Not suitable
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Better fit
You require never-flat tires
The named Simpson has pneumatic tires.
- Westinghouse WPX3400 Gas Pressure Washer
- Better fit
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Not suitable
The unit must weigh under 70 lb dry
Published weights are 63 and 77 lb.
- Westinghouse WPX3400 Gas Pressure Washer
- Better fit
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Not suitable
You are purchasing the named version for California
Both manufacturers exclude the named configurations from California eligibility.
- Westinghouse WPX3400 Gas Pressure Washer
- Not suitable
- Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Not suitable
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
The headline output gap is modest
WPX3400 adds about 3 percent pressure and 4 percent flow.
How we reached this conclusion
100 divided by 3300 is 3.0 percent. 0.1 divided by 2.5 is 4 percent. These figures do not establish a measurable completion-time difference.
The lighter unit saves 14 lb at each lift
WPX3400 is about 18 percent lighter than PS3228.
How we reached this conclusion
77 - 63 = 14 lb, and 14 divided by 77 is 18.2 percent. Fuel, accessories and water add to transport load.
Paid work makes warranty scope relevant
Simpson's component-specific commercial cover is more meaningful than a single headline warranty length.
How we reached this conclusion
Simpson lists different engine, pump and frame terms. Westinghouse lists one-year limited commercial coverage. Exclusions and proof-of-maintenance conditions still apply.
Choice A
Westinghouse, WPX3400
WPX3400 Gas Pressure Washer
A 212cc gas washer with 3400 PSI rated output and 2.6 GPM flow for larger outdoor jobs, using a wheeled frame and an axial-cam pump.
- Best matched use
- larger outdoor concrete and driveway jobs
Checked facts
- Rated output is 3400 PSI and 2.6 GPM.
- A 212cc four-stroke OHV engine drives an axial-cam pump.
- Dry weight is 63 lb with 12-inch never-flat wheels.
- A 25-foot hose and five quick-connect tips are included.
Choice B
Simpson, PS3228-S / PS3228
PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
A serious residential gas washer built around a Honda GX200 engine and serviceable AAA triplex pump for repeated large-area work.
- Best matched use
- Heavy concrete and frequent exterior cleaning
Checked facts
- 3300 PSI and 2.5 GPM manufacturer rating
- Honda GX200 engine paired with an AAA industrial triplex plunger pump
- 25-foot MorFlex hose, 10-inch pneumatic tires and five quick-connect nozzles
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | Westinghouse WPX3400 Gas Pressure Washer | Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated output | 3400 PSI at 2.6 GPM | 3300 PSI at 2.5 GPM | The specification gap is small compared with the pump and warranty differences. |
| Pump | Axial cam | AAA triplex | Simpson's pump architecture is the more consequential ownership distinction for frequent work. |
| Engine | Westinghouse 212cc OHV | Honda GX200 | Compare local servicing and exact maintenance needs, not displacement alone. |
| Dry unit weight | 63 lb | 77 lb | Westinghouse removes 14 lb from each lift. |
| Wheels | 12-inch never-flat | 10-inch pneumatic | Never-flat tires avoid inflation. Pneumatic tires require pressure checks. |
| Commercial limited warranty | One-year listing | Three-year engine, five-year pump and ten-year frame | Coverage differs by component and exclusions. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose Westinghouse WPX3400 Gas Pressure Washer
- Shorter published commercial coverage.
If you choose Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer
- Pneumatic tires require inflation checks.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
A triplex pump and commercial component coverage become mandatory
Choose Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer. PS3228 documents both.
A sub-70 lb dry lifting limit becomes mandatory
Choose Westinghouse WPX3400 Gas Pressure Washer. WPX3400 is 63 lb.
The washer must be eligible for sale in California
Choose neither. Find an explicitly eligible model and suffix.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
Large homeowner projects
Both provide gas-level flow and pressure for outdoor surfaces. WPX3400's smaller carrying burden can matter if the washer travels in a car or crosses steps between jobs.
Frequent or paid cleaning
PS3228's triplex pump, Honda engine and specified commercial component terms give you concrete items to compare with a service provider. They are stronger evidence than a generic claim that one machine will last longer.
Terrain and eligibility
Choose tires around the route to the work area. Also check state eligibility: the named versions are not the choices for a California purchase. A similar model with a different suffix may have different approval.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Pump architecture and warranty length do not prove real-world lifetime. Neither unit was run in a comparative cleaning test.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current pressure washers comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
Only 1 of 28 models checked match every need here: “I need sustained heavy-duty cleaning”, “Pump serviceability matters”, “I clean driveways and concrete”, and “Fast rinsing matters most”.
1 matching model from 28 checkedSee the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “I need sustained heavy-duty cleaning”, “Pump serviceability matters”, “I clean driveways and concrete”, and “Fast rinsing matters most”. A need with no documented match does not count.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
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| Westinghouse WPX3400 Gas Pressure Washer |
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| Simpson PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer |
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Westinghouse WPX3400 Gas Pressure Washer
You prefer the lighter 63 lb body and never-flat wheels.
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You want the documented Honda GX200 and AAA triplex pump combination.
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