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Aluminum ALH3228-S

A 3,400 PSI, 2.5 GPM cold-water gas cart with a Honda GX200 engine, CAT triplex pump and aluminum frame
Market statusCompact aluminum Honda and CAT direct driveChecked Aug 17
Reference price$849 current independent retail referenceALH3228-S 49-state package with hose, gun, lance and five nozzles
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported7 publishers · 3 independent
Next full checkAug 24, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy

Confirm the exact washer and complete working package

The retained reference is $849 current independent retail reference. Dealer inventory and freight vary, and the 49-state engine is not the California configuration. Resolve inlet flow, electrical or fuel requirements, hose, gun, nozzles, detergent path, regional eligibility, freight and service before ordering.

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Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$849 current independent retail reference

Dealer inventory and freight vary, and the 49-state engine is not the California configuration. Confirm the live seller, exact SKU, package, regional eligibility and return terms before paying.

Refresh due after 7 daysDirect source1 evidence item

Market branch

Portable serious-home and mobile-service gas cart
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Purchase boundary

Its 25-foot hose, pneumatic tires and 49-state engine are meaningful limits, while CAT branding does not remove oil, inlet-water, bypass-heat or winter-storage maintenance
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items

Rated output

SIMPSON publishes 3,400 PSI at 2.5 GPM; this dossier does not substitute separate peak figures or an inferred operating point
Checked 7 days agoDirect source2 evidence items

Engine

The recoil-start Honda GX200 includes low-oil shutdown, but fuel quality, outdoor-only operation and engine maintenance remain owner responsibilities
Checked 7 days agoDirect source3 evidence items

Pump

The direct-drive CAT triplex pump has an integrated unloader and is serviceable; pump brand is not a lifespan or duty-cycle guarantee
Checked 7 days agoDirect source3 evidence items

Hose and reach

The package includes a 25-foot 5/16-inch Monster hose, so mobile work may require a correctly rated extension or replacement hose
Checked 7 days agoDirect source2 evidence items

Nozzles

Five quick-connect tips cover 0, 15, 25 and 40 degrees plus low-pressure soap; the zero-degree jet raises surface-damage and injury risk
Checked 7 days agoDirect source3 evidence items

Frame and mobility

The aluminum frame and 10-inch pneumatic tires keep listed weight near 81 pounds but add tire-pressure and terrain considerations
Checked 7 days agoDirect source2 evidence items

Detergent path

Detergent enters through the low-pressure siphon path and must be pressure-washer compatible; the unit is not a stand-alone soft-wash system
Checked 7 days agoDirect source2 evidence items

Region and warranty

The retained unit is 49-state and lists separate three-year engine, five-year pump, ten-year frame and 90-day accessory terms
Checked 7 days agoDirect source2 evidence items

Rating boundary

Maximum PSI and maximum GPM are not treated as simultaneous unless the manufacturer publishes the same operating point, and cleaning units are not inferred from unmatched maxima
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Service and outcome boundary

Pump type, engine brand, warranty, parts diagrams and commercial positioning do not guarantee a duty cycle, lifespan, repair outcome, service turnaround, cleaning time or surface safety
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items

Safety boundary

High-pressure spray can inject through skin, throw debris and damage surfaces; gas engines stay outdoors away from openings, electrical units need grounded GFCI protection, and pressure must be relieved before nozzle or service work
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Current verdict

The compact premium gas cart

ALH3228-S is the defended compact choice when Honda GX200 and a CAT triplex pump matter more than four-GPM throughput or a longer included hose.

Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis9 evidence items
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Other paths

The alternatives change what the Aluminum ALH3228-S is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01lower upfront

Greenworks

Pro GPW3001

$374.99 current direct retail
Best fit
Serious-home corded electric property washer
Tradeoff
Its 3,000 PSI and 2.0 GPM maxima occur at different operating points, and its 14-amp GFCI circuit, 25-foot hose and axial pump do not create gas-cart duty cycle
Open the source
02premium

NorthStar

157127

$1,599.99 current direct retail
Best fit
Serviceable property-maintenance and light-commercial gas cart
Tradeoff
It favors documented pump and frame service over low weight, includes no zero-degree nozzle, ships without engine oil and is not the California model
Open the source
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What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current price, support and operating boundary retained

    Aluminum ALH3228-S was checked against its current product record, U.S. price, manual, parts path, independent context and bounded owner evidence.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $849 current independent retail reference

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

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Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner and operator discussion repeatedly returns to shipping assembly, hose reach, pump maintenance, pneumatic tires and service response rather than headline PSI alone.

These are self-reported experiences across different water supplies, circuits, fuels, nozzles, detergents, maintenance histories, sellers and workloads. They identify checks to run inside the return window, not failure rates, safety approval, surface compatibility or a universal brand ranking.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

shipping assembly, hose reach, pump maintenance, pneumatic tires and service response

Owners and operators discuss shipping assembly, hose reach, pump maintenance, pneumatic tires and service response for this model or its immediate platform neighbors.

Owners value the compact component mix but report setup, hose and hardware issues that should be checked before the return window closes.

1 evidence record
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Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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Aluminum ALH3228-S current product recordSIMPSON · identity

SIMPSON currently identifies Aluminum ALH3228-S as a 3,400 PSI, 2.5 GPM cold-water gas cart with a Honda GX200 engine, CAT triplex pump and aluminum frame.

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Aluminum ALH3228-S current U.S. offerThe Home Depot · price

The Home Depot displayed $849 current independent retail reference for the alh3228-s 49-state package with hose, gun, lance and five nozzles; stock, package and seller qualifications remain attached.

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Aluminum ALH3228-S manual and specification supportSIMPSON · specification

Current support resolves output, water, power, hose, nozzle, detergent and maintenance boundaries for Aluminum ALH3228-S without guaranteeing runtime, reliability or a cleaning result.

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Aluminum ALH3228-S parts and service pathSIMPSON · specification

A current parts or service path is retained for Aluminum ALH3228-S; availability, labor, warranty acceptance and repair outcome still depend on the exact component and region.

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Best Simpson Pressure Washer ReviewsPro Tool Reviews · specification

Pro Tool Reviews supplies independent product or category context for the portable serious-home and mobile-service gas cart branch without establishing a duty cycle, surface-safety or reliability guarantee.

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Aluminum ALH3228-S bounded owner and operator evidencePressure-washer owners and operators · consensus

Owners and operators discuss shipping assembly, hose reach, pump maintenance, pneumatic tires and service response; these self-reports identify inspection and setup questions, not a failure rate or universal ranking.

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Pressure Washer SafetyCenters for Disease Control and Prevention · specification

CDC warns that high-pressure spray can cause serious injection wounds, electric equipment can create shock hazards, and gasoline pressure washers must not be used indoors or within 20 feet of openings.

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Pro GPW3001 current alternative recordGreenworks · alternative

Pro GPW3001 represents the serious-home corded electric property washer branch at $374.99 current direct retail.

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157127 current alternative recordNorthStar · alternative

157127 represents the serviceable property-maintenance and light-commercial gas cart branch at $1,599.99 current direct retail.

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Current manufacturer identity, U.S. price, manual or specification, parts or support path, independent evidence and bounded owner evidence were checked on August 17, 2026. This desk covers complete supported cold-water pressure-washer systems for serious home, mobile service, property maintenance and light commercial use. It excludes hose and nozzle gadgets, power cleaners, soft-wash pumps or proportioners alone, hot-water skid and trailer rigs, fixed industrial systems and unsupported marketplace-only models. Advertised maximum PSI and maximum GPM are never assumed simultaneous; cleaning units are only comparable when pressure and flow share the same operating point. No record guarantees duty cycle, pump or engine life, cleaning time, surface safety, code compliance, runoff compliance, service availability or a cleaning outcome. Follow the exact manual, maintain stable clean inlet water, use correctly rated hose, fittings and nozzle orifice, relieve pressure before service, wear appropriate PPE, keep people and animals clear, and use gasoline engines outdoors away from openings. High-pressure injection wounds require prompt medical attention.

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