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Market for Gasoline Pressure Washers in Europe?

Discussion in 'Europe' started by Jerrari, Feb 4, 2008.

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  1. Jerrari

    Jerrari F1 Veteran

    Jul 24, 2001
    5,469
    Michigan
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    Jerry Wiersma
    I have access to thousands of factory refurbished Karcher gasoline powered pressure washers here in the U.S. and was wondering what the market would be for machines such as these in Europe. The machines are 2400-2600 psi with 5 h.p. Briggs and Stratton or 6 h.p. Robin/Subaru engines on them and are heavy duty consumer grade/light duty commercial grade. The price point would be somewhere around $350 U.S. and the machines have less than 10 hours on them and look like new. From what I understand, there are not a whole lot of gasoline powered pressure washers sold in Europe and if this is true, I was wondering the reason. Is it because they are not available or there is little demand for them? I know many homes in Europe have 220 volt power readily available which allows for a higher pressure machine (vs. 120 volts here in the U.S. at homes which gives much lower output/pressure, which equates to slower cleaning, which is a major reason why many people here in the U.S. buy gasoline powered machines vs. electric). Thanks VERY much for any help or suggestions! Jerry.
     
  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
    12,665
    South East
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    Jimmie
    I'm not sure about the market but presumably there would be some EU type approval and/or certification required even if only 'CE mark' showing the manufacturer believed it suitable for use in EU

    http://www.ce-marking.org/what-is-ce-marking.html
     

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