The ECHO PW-3600 is a gas-powered pressure washer offering a maximum water pressure of 3600 PSI and flow of 2.5 GPM. (Read full specs)
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Features and Specifications
| Fuel | Gas-Powered |
|---|---|
| Handling | Wheelbarrow |
| Water | Cold (104°F max.) |
| PSI | 3600 |
| GPM | 2.5 |
| Cleaning Units | 9000 |
| Engine | 212cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Pump | Triplex |
| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Soap injection | Via siphon hose |
| Soap dilution | 20:1 |
| Nozzles | 0°, 15°, 25°, 40°, Soap |
| Quick connect nozzles | Yes |
| Onboard storage | Yes |
| Hose | 35 ft |
| Hose storage | Straps |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Weight | 72 lbs |
| Pressure control | Valve |
| Wheels | 2 wheels, never flat |
| Included accessories | Oil, funnel, tool kit, wand, spray gun, high pressure hose, soap hose, 5 nozzles |
| Security | Trigger lock and thermal relief valve |
| Emissions | CARB |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| UPC | 743184017531 |
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Description
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The ECHO PW-3600, a heavy duty, commercial 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
- overall cleaning of hard surfaces, washing vehicles, and prepping surfaces for painting
- mild cleaning for delicate surfaces, and low-pressure cleaning for broader areas
- using cleaning solutions, and rinsing surfaces to remove residue
Its power characteristics and design, its main features and all its additional features are presented ahead.
Power
With a powerful 212cc engine, its triplex pump delivers a pressure of 3600 PSI (roughly 60 times more than a standard garden hose) and a flow of up to 2.5 GPM (values as per PW101-2010), resulting in the ECHO PW-3600's cleaning power of 9000 Cleaning Units.
Initiating the engine of this gas pressure washer is achieved through a classic pull-start process.
Fuel for the pressure washer is housed in a tank capable of holding up to 0.95 gallon of gasoline.
Design & Handling
The wheelbarrow design of the ECHO PW-3600 offers enhanced mobility and stability, making it ideal for navigating uneven terrain and ensuring steady operation during heavy-duty cleaning tasks. With its strong steel frame, the assembly is built to last, providing stability and safeguarding internal components, even in challenging environments. The reversible handle offers further versatility, as its different positions make the unit less bulky when stored.
With its hefty 72 lbs, this unit isn't exactly easy to handle, making manual lifting and transport quite a daunting task, especially on uneven terrain. Its 212cc engine, the triplex pump and steel frame add up to a large chunk of the device's weight. However, the incorporation of two never-flat wheels makes navigating the PW-3600 less cumbersome, even on uneven terrain.
Main Features
Along with the ECHO PW-3600 itself, the package also includes a spray gun, a wand, a pressure hose, 5 nozzles and a detergent injection feature, which are discussed in further detail below.
- Soap injection: Even though the device doesn't have a soap tank, detergent is supplied by a siphon hose. Featuring an automatic soap dilution mechanism, the ECHO PW-3600 ensures detergent is mixed to the specified ratio of 20:1 for optimal cleaning results. When a soap nozzle is connected, the pressure washer takes the initiative to mix the detergent with the water flow automatically.
- Pressure hose: The unit comes equipped with an included 35 ft 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: Both the classic ergonomic spray gun and its wand may be conveniently stored in a side hook. The gun features a rotating auxiliary side handle to further improve the comfort of both left and right-handed users.
- Nozzles: In the table below, you can see the 5 included nozzles alongside their respective recommended surface uses.
0° | 15° | 25° | 40° | Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete, brick, masonry | Use with caution | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Siding, gutters, house | Not recommended | Use with caution | Use with caution | Suitable | Suitable |
| Fencing, deck, patio | Not recommended | Use with caution | Use with caution | Suitable | Suitable |
| Lawn equipment, boat, RV | Not recommended | Use with caution | Use with caution | Use with caution | Suitable |
Important note: The shapes of the depicted nozzles serve for illustration purposes only and may vary. Symbols used include a red cross for 'Not recommended,' a green check for 'Suitable,' and an orange check for 'Use with caution.'
Other Features
The ECHO PW-3600
- Onboard storage: The ECHO PW-3600 features a handy storage area, which allows you to neatly store nozzles and accessories and be always prepared by having everything needed at hand.
- 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 ECHO PW-3600 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 pressure hose, tool kit, spray gun, funnel, wand, soap hose and oil.
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The ECHO PW-3600's performance versus other pressure washers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how the key specs of the ECHO PW-3600 compare to similarly priced pressure washers.
- Reaching a 3600 PSI max pressure output, the ECHO PW-3600 has an expected pressure value, compared to the other gas-powered units in the $825 to $900 price range. If your priority is the highest possible power of the water stream, in this price range, we suggest checking out the Westinghouse WPX4400, which reaches up to 4400 PSI.
- In comparison to other devices in the above-mentioned price range, this washer and its 2.5 GPM (gallons per minute), has one of the lower GPM values. When it comes to efficiently rinsing away debris, one standout option within this price range is the Westinghouse WPX4400, delivering an impressive 4.2 GPM.
- Boasting 9000 Cleaning Units (PSI X GPM), the PW-3600 places on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of cleaning power compared to other gas-powered devices in this price range. If you consider the highest overall cleaning power as a really important factor, the Westinghouse WPX4400 and its 18480 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 9000 and 9500 Cleaning Units, the ECHO PW-3600 is on the average side of the price range.
Therefore, this pressure washer nicely fits in the expected budget for this kind of cleaning power.
The bottom line
- In the expected price range
- Triplex pump
- Designed to be stable
- Good range of nozzles included
- Automatic detergent dilution
- Onboard storage
- Several security features
- Decent PSI for the price
- No soap tank
- Low GPM for the price
- Low CU for the price
About ECHO
As the largest subsidiary of the Yamabiko Corporation of Japan, ECHO Incorporated has its headquarters located in Lake Zurich, IL, USA. Originally it was established in 1972 as the Kioritz Corporation of America, but the name was changed to its current form six years later. ECHO boasts a wide range of outdoor power products, including pressure washers, blowers, chainsaws, and trimmers. Most of these are manufactured in the US using parts from both domestic and foreign suppliers. The company uses a pro-environmental approach in its business, incorporating technology, conservation, and sustainability.
Warranty Information
The ECHO PW-3600 is covered under a warranty for up to 3 years. This warranty may be limited and may not cover all parts of the unit.
For more information about the warranty of ECHO pressure washers, please consult ECHO's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246).
