The Worx WG601 is an electric pressure washer offering a maximum water pressure of 1500 PSI and flow of 1.2 GPM. (Read full specs)
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Features and Specifications
| Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Handling | Portable |
| Water | Cold (104°F max.) |
| PSI | 1500 |
| GPM | 1.2 |
| Cleaning Units | 1800 |
| Motor | 13 amp, universal |
| Pump | Axial Cam |
| Frame | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Soap injection | Via foam cannon |
| Nozzles | 40°, Turbo |
| Quick connect nozzles | Yes |
| Onboard storage | Yes |
| Hose | 20 ft |
| Hose storage | None |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | Approx. 16.9 x 12.5 x 11.9 in |
|---|---|
| Weight | 15.6 lbs |
| Wheels | No |
| Included accessories | Nozzle cleaner, wand, spray gun, high pressure hose, 35 ft GFCI power cord, 2 nozzles |
| Security | Trigger lock |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| UPC | 845534023626 |
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Description
Zoom on the Worx WG601
In a nutshell, the Worx WG601 is a light duty pressure washer that allows:
- cleaning of painted and fragile surfaces
- intense cleaning of hard surfaces
Its power characteristics and design, its main features and all its additional features are presented ahead.
Power
The Worx WG601
The Worx WG601's axial cam pump, powered by a 13 amp universal motor, can provide a pressure of up to 1500 PSI (approximately 25 times more than a standard garden hose) and a flow of up to 1.2 GPM (values claimed by the manufacturer). The Worx WG601 thus has a cleaning power of 1800 Cleaning Units.
The WG601 is an electric pressure washer and thus, can be easily started by an ON/OFF switch. The unit is ready-to-use with peace of mind, thanks to the included 35 ft GFCI cord.
Design & Handling
With its portable design and approximate dimensions of L16.9 x W12.5 x H11.9 in, the Worx WG601 makes mobility one of its core strengths. The handle adds to the WG601 convenience of transport.
Since the unit weighs only 15.6 lbs, it is very easily carried around. Among other factors, the plastic frame plays a role in this light weight. Even though the WG601 doesn’t have any wheels, their absence is fully compensated by this light weight.
Main Features
The Worx WG601
Along with the Worx WG601 itself, the package also includes a spray gun, a wand, a pressure hose, 2 nozzles and a detergent addition feature, which are discussed in further detail below.
- Soap addition: Detergent is added to the water at the exit, by attaching a foam cannon (not included) to the end of the gun.
- Pressure hose: An easy-to-connect 20 ft high-pressure hose is included with the unit. However, it doesn't feature any proper storage solution for it (no reel, strap or hook).
- Spray gun and wand: This unit includes a classic ergonomic spray gun and a wand.
- Nozzles: The 2 included nozzles, and the respective surfaces they’re appropriate for, are listed in the table below.
40° | Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete, brick, masonry | Suitable | Use with caution |
| Siding, gutters, house | Suitable | Not recommended |
| Fencing, deck, patio | Suitable | Not recommended |
| Lawn equipment, boat, RV | Use with caution | Not recommended |
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
The Worx WG601
- Onboard storage: The Worx WG601 features a handy storage tray, which allows you to neatly store all its nozzles. The storage solution offered by this model is quite singular, as it allows storing the nozzles directly on the gun, instead of on the unit.
- Safety: Safety of operation is enhanced by a trigger lock mechanism (which prevents accidental operation).
- Accessories: Besides the usual owner's manual (opens in a new tab) and documentation to get you promptly started, the Worx WG601 comes with pressure hose, wand, power cord, nozzle cleaner and spray gun.
Product Video
The Worx WG601's performance versus other pressure washers
The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how the key specs of the Worx WG601 compare to similarly priced pressure washers.
- The Worx WG601 and its 1500 PSI, ranks amongst electric pressure washers with a comparably low pressure output, considering the units that cost between $170 and $200. In case you are looking for a device with the highest possible power of its water stream, one of the top achievers in this price range is the Sun Joe SPX4600 with a PSI of 3000.
- The achievable water flow of this washer, which reaches 1.2 GPM (gallons per minute) can be described as low, compared to other devices in its price range. If being able to rinse away debris as efficiently as possible is your priority, one of the products with the highest GPM in this price range is the Westinghouse ePX3500, with 1.76 GPM.
- The WG601 has 1800 Cleaning Units (PSI X GPM), which can be considered low in comparison to other electric devices of this price. If you are after the highest overall cleaning power, the Stanley SHP2150 with its 3010 Cleaning Units is one of the products that can achieve the highest cleaning efficiency in this price range.
Price comparison
As you can see from this interactive chart, when compared to other electric washers between 1500 and 2000 Cleaning Units, the Worx WG601 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
- Portable
- Onboard storage
- Could include more nozzles
- Foam cannon not included
- No pressure hose storage
- Low PSI for the price
- Low GPM for the price
- Low CU for the price
About Worx
Worx is a Chinese company that makes power tools and other equipment for lawn and garden applications. The brand is owned by the Positec Tool Corporation and has a strong presence in both China and the United States.
Warranty Information
The Worx WG601 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 Worx pressure washers, please consult Worx's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-866-354-WORX (9679).
I purchased a WG601 Pressure Washer and discovered it didn’t include the soap unit. This is a major disipointment, as of now, I can’t locate this unit.
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