The Simpson ALH4440-S is a gas-powered pressure washer offering a maximum water pressure of 4400 PSI and flow of 4 GPM. (Read full specs)
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Features and Specifications
Fuel | Gas-Powered |
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Handling | Hand Truck |
Water | Cold |
PSI | 4400 |
GPM | 4 |
Cleaning Units | 17600 |
Engine | 420cc CRX 420 OHV 4-stroke |
Pump | CAT Triplex |
Series | Aluminum |
Other model numbers | 61252 |
Frame | Aluminum |
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Soap injection | Via siphon hose |
Nozzles | 0°, 15°, 25°, 40°, Soap |
Quick connect nozzles | Yes |
Onboard storage | Yes |
Hose | 50 ft, ⌀3/8 |
Hose storage | Hooks |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | Approx. 38 x 23.5 x 29 in |
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Weight | 133 lbs |
Wheels | 2 wheels, ⌀13", pneumatic |
Included accessories | Oil, wand, spray gun, high pressure hose, soap hose, 5 nozzles |
Security | Low oil, trigger lock and thermal relief valve |
Emissions | CARB, EPA |
Warranty | 10 years |
UPC | 879399008535 |
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Description
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The Simpson ALH4440-S is a heavy duty, commercial pressure washer, that provides its users with an all-around versatile cleaning experience, and enables:
- spot cleaning of hard, paintless surfaces and reaching far-away areas
- intense cleaning of hard, unpainted surfaces
- cleaning of painted and frail surfaces
- application of detergent and cleaning solutions
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
Its triplex pump, which utilizes a powerful 420cc engine, may deliver a pressure of up to 4400 PSI (almost 73 times more than a standard garden hose) and a flow of up to 4 GPM. These values correspond to a cleaning power of 17600 Cleaning Units.
This gas-powered pressure washer’s CRX 420 engine is started by a traditional pull-start mechanism.
Gasoline is stored in a fuel tank with a maximum capacity of 1.6 gallon.
Design & Handling
With its hand truck design and approximate dimensions of L38 x W23.5 x H29 in, the Simpson ALH4440-S provides great mobility. The aluminum frame grants the device a good durability, as it will not rust. The adds to the ALH4440-S convenience of transport.
The unit's weight of 133 lbs renders its carrying and transportation challenging, as it is far from lightweight. The major reasons for its heavy weight are its 420cc CRX 420 engine, the triplex pump and aluminum frame. However, the unit is manipulated smoothly thanks to its two 13" pneumatic wheels, which play a key role in its maneuverability.
Main Features
The Simpson ALH4440-S's package includes a spray gun, a wand, a pressure hose, 5 nozzles and a detergent injection feature, with a more detailed description below.
- Soap injection: Detergent is fed in through a siphon hose, since the device lacks a soap tank. The detergent is automatically added to the water when a soap nozzle is connected.
- Pressure hose: The included 50 ft ⌀3/8" high-pressure hose can be neatly stored on the unit when idle thanks to a set of convenient hooks.
- Spray gun and wand: Both the classic ergonomic spray gun and its wand may be conveniently stored in a side hook.
- Nozzles: The 5 included nozzles, and the respective surfaces they’re appropriate for, are listed in the table below.
0° | 15° | 25° | 40° | Soap | |
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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 |
Note: The shape of the nozzles above is for illustration purposes only and may differ.
Red cross: Not recommended. Green check: Suitable. Orange check: Use with caution.
Other Features
- Onboard storage: The Simpson ALH4440-S's handy storage area lets you store nozzles and accessories, and thus, you’ll be always prepared and have everything necessary for the job at hand.
- Safety: Safety of operation is enhanced by a trigger lock mechanism (which prevents accidental operation), a thermal relief valve (which helps to prevent internal pump damage) and a low oil protection.
- Accessories: Included with the Simpson ALH4440-S are also the owner's manual and some basic documentation to get you promptly started, along with several accessories, such as oil, pressure hose, wand, spray gun and soap hose.
- Emissions: The Simpson ALH4440-S is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. This means that this pressure washer can be bought and sold in each of the 50 states, including California.
The Simpson ALH4440-S's performance versus other pressure washers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how the key specs of the Simpson ALH4440-S compare to similarly priced pressure washers.
- The Simpson ALH4440-S, reaching a PSI of up to 4400, is one of the most powerful gas-powered units in $1000-1300 price range.
- The water flow of this washer, which reaches up to 4 GPM (gallons per minute) is one of the higher values found in the above-mentioned price range. If maximum rinsing efficiency is your top priority, one of the devices with the highest water flow in the same price range is the Predator 4400, with a GPM of 4.2.
- With a rather impressive value of 17600 Cleaning Units (PSI X GPM), the ALH4440-S has a higher cleaning efficiency compared to similarly priced devices. If you consider the highest overall cleaning power as a really important factor, the Predator 4400 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 this interactive chart, when compared to other gas-powered washers between 17500 and 18000 Cleaning Units, the Simpson ALH4440-S 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
- Aluminum frame
- Good range of nozzles included
- Onboard storage
- Several security features
- CARB-compliant
- 10 year (limited) warranty
- High PSI for the price
- High GPM for the price
- High CU for the price
- No soap tank
About Simpson
Simpson has over 50 years of experience making quality products for the outdoor power equipment industry. Part of the FNA Group based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin since 2006, they are a vertically-integrated company, meaning most of the parts and accessories are manufactured and assembled by them. Their manufacturing facilities are international, but their gas-powered pressure washers are made in the USA. With the company motto "Driven by Performance", Simpson continues to offer a great variety of pressure-washing systems for the homeowner or the professional contractor.
Warranty Information
The Simpson ALH4440-S is covered under a warranty for up to 10 years. This warranty may be limited and may not cover all parts of the unit.
For more information about the warranty of Simpson pressure washers, please contact the Simpson Customer Support: 1-877-362-4271.