Best Pressure Washer Size for Northern Indiana Farms (Simple Guide)
Pressure washing around a farm isn’t the same as cleaning a deck or a car. Up here in Northern Indiana, the mud, manure, and equipment grime need flow rate, not just PSI. That’s why GPM (gallons per minute) is the number that really matters when choosing a pressure washer.
• 2.5–3 GPM – light work, small areas
• 4 GPM – the sweet spot for tractors, barns & pads
• Use the right nozzles and a surface cleaner to save hours
Why GPM matters more than PSI on the farm
PSI tells you how hard the water hits. GPM tells you how much water is actually moving the mud and manure off the surface. When you are cleaning equipment, feeders, alleys, or calf hutches, a little extra flow does more than another few hundred PSI.
A 2.5–3 GPM unit can clean, but it takes longer. Once you step up to 4 GPM, you see bigger wand passes, faster rinsing, and less time standing in the overspray.
Simple sizing for Northern Indiana farms
- Small hobby farm / around the house – 2.5–3 GPM is usually enough.
- Dairy or beef operation – 4 GPM helps you keep equipment and alleys cleaner with less time.
- Concrete pads & driveways – pair a 4 GPM unit with a surface cleaner to really save your back.
Nozzles and surface cleaners matter more than people think
The wrong nozzle can make a good pressure washer feel weak. The right nozzle and a surface cleaner make even a smaller unit feel like a different machine. When you stop by Miller Power LLC in Topeka, we can match your nozzles and accessories to the work you’re actually doing.
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You can always call us at (260) 768-7002 and tell us what you need to clean. We’ll size a unit that fits your farm instead of guessing off a box in the store.
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