Your needs, this model
Does it fit your priorities?
Does this professional configuration have a longer working hose?
The exact maker scope is professional cleaning. Part 60828 combines the GX390 / CAT belt-drive arrangement with a 50-foot, 3/8-inch working hose.
Explore this need in the finder →Does the aluminum frame make it a small carried washer?
No. The maker gives a 146-pound unit reference and 13-inch pneumatic tires. Plan cart movement and loading separately.
Explore this need in the finder →Is an enclosed driveway cleaner included?
No. The standard package lists hose, lance, gun and five tips. The 20-inch industrial surface cleaner is separately offered.
Explore this need in the finder →A professional station rather than a household shortcut
The SIMPSON ALWB60828 Aluminum Water Blaster is a professional gasoline washer built around a HONDA GX390 engine and CAT triplex pump. Its belt-drive arrangement, 50-foot working hose and 48-inch lance are relevant to an established cleaning station with appropriate access and water supply.
The aluminum frame does not make this a small machine. The maker gives a 146-pound unit reference and 13-inch pneumatic tires. Plan movement, loading and storage before deciding that the professional configuration fits your work.
Keep the exact 60828 configuration together
The current maker reference identifies ALWB60828 and ALWB60828-S as part 60828. It is a 49-State model and is not for sale in California. A related machine in the same table may have a different engine or regional status.
The original 2023 catalog gives the exact 60828 pressure-and-flow rating as 4200 PSI and 4.0 GPM. These are documented configuration references, not independent measurements of cleaning speed. Do not substitute the 4400 PSI figure from the neighboring CRX-equipped model.
Belt drive is a layout to understand
The maker describes a slow-speed CAT triplex pump with an external unloader and bypass hose. The original parts diagram confirms the belt-and-pulley arrangement. These are service and configuration details, not a guarantee of a particular lifespan or noise level.
Follow the actual pump, engine and belt-service instructions. Guards and service components are not convenience adjustments to remove or alter while working. A professional parts layout should encourage proper care, not an assumption that it cannot fail.
Working reach and lifting are separate decisions
The standard 50-foot, 3/8-inch high-pressure hose can let the washer remain at its station while you move the gun. It is not a water-supply hose and does not establish a tank-fed or self-priming arrangement.
The 48-inch insulated lance also changes the space you need to maneuver. Think about tight corners, storage and control rather than focusing on reach alone. The pneumatic cart can help on suitable ground, but does not solve stairs or loading height.
The inlet requirement comes first
The linked original manual requires an uninterrupted clean, cold-water supply providing at least 5 GPM and 20 PSI. That is an inlet requirement. It is not a guarantee that your tap can provide it, nor the same as delivered flow.
Verify the water station and route before starting. A detergent-suction tube does not prove that the main inlet can draw water from a bucket. This review uses the documented pressurized cold-water arrangement.
Soap and accessories are different tools
The supplied tips are 0, 15, 25 and 40 degrees plus soap. The original material chart separates hard unpainted surfaces from auto, wood and painted material using appropriate wider patterns. An aggressive jet is not an all-purpose answer to professional work.
Soap comes from an external container through the filtered chemical hose and black nozzle. The package does not promise an integrated tank or soap at full rinse pressure. Flush the chemical path after use as directed.
An enclosed 20-inch surface cleaner appears as a separately offered accessory. It is not part of the standard five-tip package. If area coverage is essential, verify the actual attachment and offered bundle before buying.
When the large format is justified
The maker's scope includes professional deck cleaning, restoration and paint preparation. These tasks still need material-specific technique and appropriate control. An external unloader alone does not prove every optional hand-control feature mentioned in a generic manual.
Choose ALWB60828 when its documented commercial configuration, working hose reach and installation requirements fit an established outdoor operation. Look elsewhere when hand-carry movement, a small station, included flat-surface coverage or container-water draw are priorities. The engine must run outdoors well away from openings; an open garage is not a safe replacement.
Key details at a glance
| Wheels | Yes |
|---|---|
| Supported detergent application | Yes |
| Detergent container included | No |
| Surface-cleaner attachment included | No |
| Turbo nozzle included | No |
| Maker-supported commercial use | Yes |
| Documented dry-tool weight | 146 lb |
| Included working outlet hose | 50 ft |
| Documented rated or working pressure | 4200 PSI |
| Documented rated or working flow | 4 GPM |
| Power and package | HONDA GX390 gasoline engine with belt-driven CAT triplex pump. A 49-State model, not for sale in California. Run outdoors away from doors, windows and vents. |
| Water-supply arrangement | The linked original manual requires uninterrupted clean, cold water at least 5 GPM and 20 PSI. No included container-draw setup is established. |
| Pump and operation | CAT slow-speed triplex pump with external unloader and bypass hose; the parts diagram documents belts and pulleys. Follow the original service procedure and keep guards in place. |
| Spray equipment | Five tips: 0, 15, 25 and 40 degrees plus soap, with a 48-inch insulated lance. Soap uses a filtered external hose and black tip; no onboard tank is included. |
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