Champion 100579 - 3000 PSI 2.3 GPM Gas Pressure Washer With Honda Engine
The Champion 100579 is a gas-powered pressure washer offering a maximum water pressure of 3000 PSI and flow of 2.3 GPM. (Read full specs)
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Description
Champion’s 3000-PSI gas pressure washer with 2.3 GPM features four nozzles, 12-inch wheels, a 25-foot high-pressure hose, comfort grip gun and an AR axial cam pump for consistent cleaning.
Zoom on the Champion 100579
In a nutshell, the Champion 100579 is a heavy duty pressure washer, which not only offers an all-around versatile cleaning experience, but that also allows:
- spot cleaning of hard, unpainted surfaces, reaching high areas, and removing stubborn stains
- gentle cleaning for sensitive surfaces, and wide coverage cleaning with low pressure
- utilizing cleaning solutions, and rinsing surfaces clean
The following sections will present you in detail its power characteristics and design, its main features and all the additional features it has to offer.
Power
The Champion 100579
The Champion 100579's axial cam pump, powered by a 160cc engine, can provide a pressure of up to 3000 PSI (approximately 50 times more than a standard garden hose) and a flow of up to 2.3 GPM (values claimed by the manufacturer). Thus, the Champion 100579 achieves a cleaning power of 6900 Cleaning Units.
Starting the Honda GCV160 engine of this gas pressure washer involves using a conventional pull-start method.
Gasoline is stored in a fuel tank with a maximum capacity of 0.9 gallon.
Design & Handling
The Champion 100579's mobility is greatly enhanced by its hand truck design. With its strong steel frame, the assembly is built to last, providing stability and safeguarding internal components, even in challenging environments. The foam-padded fixed handle adds to the 100579 convenience of transport, while offering a comfortable grip.
This unit, weighing 51.4 lbs, strikes a comfortable balance between portability and stability, ensuring easy maneuvering for users of various strengths. The unit's weight is principally a result of the inclusion of the 160cc Honda GCV160 engine and a strong steel frame. Nevertheless, the 100579's two 12" solid wheels ensure it remains easy to maneuver.
Main Features
The Champion 100579 comes with a spray gun, a wand, a pressure hose, 4 nozzles and a detergent injection feature, which are detailed below.
- Soap injection: While not equipped with a soap tank, the device maintains detergent supply through a siphon hose. Utilizing an automatic soap dilution mechanism, the Champion 100579 accurately mixes detergent to the defined ratio of 12:1, enhancing cleaning efficiency. The detergent is automatically mixed with the water flow by the pressure washer when a soap nozzle is connected.
- Pressure hose: With a set of easy-to-use straps, the unit offers a practical solution for maintaining workspace order, allowing the included 25 ft ⌀9/32" high-pressure hose to be neatly stored when idle.
- Spray gun and wand: Both the classic ergonomic spray gun and its wand may be conveniently stored in a side hook.
- Nozzles: The table below shows you the 4 included nozzles and the surfaces they're the most appropriate for.
0° | 25° | 40° | Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete, brick, masonry | ||||
| Siding, gutters, house | ||||
| Fencing, deck, patio | ||||
| Lawn equipment, boat, RV |
Note: The shape of the nozzles above is for illustration purposes only and may differ.
Not recommended. Suitable. Use with caution.
Other Features
Some of the included accessories
- Onboard storage: Stay prepared for any job with Champion 100579's handy storage area, which allows you to neatly store any nozzles and accessories which you may need for the job.
- Safety: Safety of operation is enhanced by a thermal relief valve (which helps to prevent internal pump damage) and a trigger lock mechanism (which prevents accidental operation).
- Accessories: The Champion 100579 comes with an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) and some basic documentation to get you quickly started. On top of that, you also get soap hose, spray gun, funnel, wand, pressure hose and oil.
The Champion 100579's performance versus other pressure washers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how the key specs of the Champion 100579 compare to similarly priced pressure washers.
- Featuring 3000 PSI, the Champion 100579 achieves a lower pressure value compared to competing gas-powered pressure washers within the $400-500 price category. If your priority is the highest possible power of the water stream, in this price range, we suggest checking out the Simpson PS60843, which reaches up to 4400 PSI.
- Compared to other products in the price range noted above, this washer, boasting 2.3 GPM, sits on the lower side of potential water flow. When it comes to efficiently rinsing away debris, one standout option within this price range is the Simpson PS60843, delivering an impressive 4 GPM.
- The 100579's Cleaning Units, 6900 CU (PSI X GPM), fall into the lower end when compared to gas-powered devices of similar price. If you consider the highest overall cleaning power as a really important factor, the Simpson PS60843 and its 17600 Cleaning Units has one of the highest cleaning efficiency of all the similarly priced units.
Price comparison
As you can see from these interactive charts, when compared to other gas-powered washers between 6500 and 7000 Cleaning Units, the Champion 100579 is on the expensive side of the price range.
While certainly not the cheapest of its cleaning power range, purchasing it could most likely also mean enjoying the reliability of a high-end product.
The bottom line
- Honda engine
- Good range of nozzles included
- Automatic detergent dilution
- Onboard storage
- Several security features
- On the expensive side
- No soap tank
- Low PSI for the price
- Low GPM for the price
- Low CU for the price
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Features and Specifications
| Fuel | Gas-Powered |
|---|---|
| Engine | 160cc Honda GCV160 OHV 4-stroke |
| Pump | Annovi Reverberi Axial Cam |
| Water | Cold (104°F max.) |
| PSI | 3000 |
| GPM | 2.3 |
| Cleaning Units | 6900 |
| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Handling | Hand Truck |
| Wheels | 2 wheels, ⌀12", solid |
| Weight | 51.4 lbs |
| Dimensions | Approx. 26.1 x 17.4 x 31.8 in (D x W x H) |
| Hose storage | Straps |
| Soap injection | Via siphon hose |
|---|---|
| Soap dilution | 12:1 |
| Nozzles | 0°, 25°, 40°, Soap |
| Quick connect nozzles | Yes |
| Onboard storage | Yes |
| Hose | 25 ft, ⌀9/32 |
| Security | Trigger lock and thermal relief valve |
|---|---|
| Emissions | CARB, EPA |
| Included accessories | Oil, funnel, wand, spray gun, high pressure hose, soap hose, 4 nozzles |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| UPC | 817198024653 |
We've taken extra care to research and verify each of the specifications above. That said, occasional mistakes or omissions are still possible. If you spot any missing or inaccurate information, feel free to suggest a correction so we can address it.
About Champion Power Equipment
Champion Power Equipment is a US-based power equipment manufacturer founded in 2003. Even though Champion is best known for their portable generators, the company has an extensive portfolio of products, including logging and lawn equipment, and pumps and pressure washers. Their products are listed as engineered in the US, in Sussex, WI. However, the company does not provide information on the origin of their components. Champion has two major distribution centers in Northern America. Their US distribution center is located in Jackson, TN and Canadian in Burlington, Ontario.
Warranty Information
The Champion 100579 is covered under a warranty for up to 2 years. This warranty may be limited and may not cover all parts of the unit.
For more information about the warranty of Champion pressure washers, please contact the Champion Customer Support: 1-877-338-0999.
