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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Features and Specifications
| Fuel | Gas-Powered |
|---|---|
| Handling | Hand Truck |
| Water | Cold (104°F max.) |
| PSI | 3000 |
| GPM | 2.3 |
| Cleaning Units | 6900 |
| Engine | 160cc Honda GCV160 OHV 4-stroke |
| Pump | Annovi Reverberi Axial Cam |
| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hose storage | Straps |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | Approx. 26.1 x 17.4 x 31.8 in |
|---|---|
| Weight | 51.4 lbs |
| Wheels | 2 wheels, ⌀12", solid |
| Included accessories | Oil, funnel, wand, spray gun, high pressure hose, soap hose, 4 nozzles |
| Security | Trigger lock and thermal relief valve |
| Emissions | CARB, EPA |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| UPC | 817198024653 |
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Description
Zoom on the Champion 100579
The Champion 100579, a heavy duty pressure washer, gives its user an all-around versatile cleaning experience, topped off by the following features:
- focused spot cleaning on hard, unpainted surfaces, accessing high spots, and efficiently eliminating stubborn stains
- gentle cleaning for sensitive surfaces, and wide coverage cleaning with low pressure
- utilizing cleaning solutions, and rinsing surfaces clean
Ahead are presented its power characteristics and design, its main features and any other additional features.
Power
The Champion 100579
Using a 160cc engine, its axial cam pump delivers a pressure of up to 3000 PSI (roughly 50 times more than a standard garden hose) and a flow of up to 2.3 GPM (values claimed by the manufacturer). When these values are taken together, they yield a cleaning power of 6900 Cleaning Units.
Initiating the Honda GCV160 engine of this gas pressure washer is achieved through a classic pull-start process.
The pressure washer's tank has a maximum capacity of 0.9 gallon for storing gasoline..
Design & Handling
With its hand truck design, the Champion 100579 provides excellent maneuverability. The durable steel frame of the assembly ensures its longevity, providing stability and shielding internal components from damage, even in tough conditions. 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. Its 160cc Honda GCV160 engine and steel frame account for a good chunk of that weight. Despite this, the 100579's two 12" solid wheels ensure effortless maneuverability.
Main Features
The Champion 100579's package includes a spray gun, a wand, a pressure hose, 4 nozzles and a detergent injection feature, with a more detailed description below.
- Soap injection: Even though the device doesn't have a soap tank, detergent is supplied by 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. Once a soap nozzle is connected, the pressure washer automatically blends the detergent with the water flow.
- Pressure hose: The unit comes equipped with an included 25 ft ⌀9/32" high-pressure hose, which can be neatly stored on the unit when idle, thanks to a set of easy-to-use straps, ensuring easy access and organization.
- Spray gun and wand: A side hook allows for an easy storage of the included classic ergonomic spray gun and its wand.
- Nozzles: The following table provides information on the 4 included nozzles and their recommended surface uses.
0° | 25° | 40° | Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete, brick, masonry | Use with caution | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Siding, gutters, house | Not recommended | Use with caution | Suitable | Suitable |
| Fencing, deck, patio | Not recommended | Use with caution | Suitable | Suitable |
| Lawn equipment, boat, RV | Not recommended | Use with caution | Use with caution | Suitable |
Important: The nozzle shapes shown above are for illustrative purposes and may vary. Symbols denote suitability, with a red cross indicating 'Not recommended,' a green check for 'Suitable,' and an orange check for 'Use with caution.'
Other Features
Some of the included accessories
- Onboard storage: The Champion 100579 allows you to be always fully prepared, as it features a handy storage area, where nozzles and accessories can be stored.
- Safety: Safety of operation is enhanced by a trigger lock mechanism (which prevents accidental operation) and a thermal relief valve (which helps to prevent internal pump damage).
- 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, oil, funnel, spray gun, pressure hose and wand.
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.
Note: Even though we couldn’t list its price on this page, our research indicates that some retailers sell this unit around $330.
- Among gas-powered-powered pressure washers priced between $300 and $400, the Champion 100579 with 3000 PSI achieves a lower pressure. As for the device with the most powerful water stream, in this price range, one of the top products is the Westinghouse WPX3400 with 3400 PSI.
- In comparison to other devices in the above-mentioned price range, this washer and its 2.3 GPM (gallons per minute), has one of the lower GPM values. If you're looking for optimal debris removal capabilities, consider the Predator 3200 as one of the top choices in this price range, with a flow rate of 2.8 GPM.
- At 6900 Cleaning Units (PSI X GPM), the 100579 ranks on the lower side of cleaning power among devices with similar pricing and fuel type. For those placing importance on maximum cleaning power, the Predator 3200 and its 8960 Cleaning Units offer one of the highest cleaning efficiencies among units in the same price range.
Price comparison
As you can see from this interactive chart, when compared to other gas-powered washers between 6500 and 7000 Cleaning Units, the Champion 100579 is on the cheap side of the price range.
It can therefore be a really good buy if you're looking to acquire a budget pressure washer.
The bottom line
- Inexpensive
- Honda engine
- Good range of nozzles included
- Automatic detergent dilution
- Onboard storage
- Several security features
- No soap tank
- Low PSI for the price
- Low GPM for the price
- Low CU for the price
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.
