The Elite 3000 is electric and the Elite 3500 runs on a Honda GX120 gas engine. Titan lists both at 3300 psi. The 3500 adds flow (0.75 GPM against 0.60), a larger maximum tip (0.027" against 0.025") and a higher weekly volume. Choose by whether you have power on site and how much you spray.
People often assume the 3000 and the 3500 are the same machine with a different motor. They are close relatives, but the numbers and the parts both differ. The comparison below uses Titan's published figures, then the parts the site's diagrams and catalog list for each, so you can see what you would be buying and what you would be replacing later.
What is the same
Titan rates both sprayers for a maximum operating pressure of 3300 psi, and both use PermaStroke Technology, a sealed hydraulic design that Titan describes as having no piston, packings, cylinder or clutch to wear or burn out. Both ship with an RX-Pro gun, a 517 tip and a 1/4" x 50' airless hose, so the first day of spraying needs no extra purchases. Titan also lists the Sureflo pusher valve for both, which is the feature that lets you release a stuck lower ball valve without a hammer and makes priming easier.
The consumables are shared too: the diagrams for both models list the same 661-020 tip seat and seal kit, the 0089959 100-mesh gun filter and the 0089957 coarse gun filter, and the 0538020 RX-Pro gun.
What differs
Elite 3000 and Elite 3500, as Titan lists them
| Elite 3000 | Elite 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Titan part number | 2402333 | 0537012A High Rider, 0537013A Low Rider |
| Power | Electric, 1.2 HP DCX motor | Gas, Honda GX120 |
| Max operating pressure | 3300 psi | 3300 psi |
| Max delivery | 0.60 GPM | 0.75 GPM |
| Max tip, one gun | 0.025" | 0.027" |
| Recommended gallons per week | 75-100 | 150-200 |
| Pulsation dampener | Not listed on the diagrams | FlatLine Pulsation Dampener |
Weights are left out on purpose: published weights for the 3000 disagree between sources, so a weight comparison would not be reliable.
The gallons-per-week row is Titan's recommendation, not a hard limit. It does show where each machine sits: the 3500 is rated for roughly double the weekly volume of the 3000. The tip row matters if you spray thicker coatings. A larger orifice delivers more material, and the 3500 allows one size step more than the 3000.
Pulsation dampener and priming
Titan says the FlatLine Pulsation Dampener on the 3500 eliminates pressure fluctuations and dead band. On the site, the 3500's high-pressure filter page lists a Pulsation Dampener DM2-70 (2429838), while the 3000's filter assembly page lists the filter, housing, springs and seals but no dampener. If a steady fan matters for the finish you are after, that is a real difference to weigh.
Priming is closer to a tie. Both models list the Sureflo pusher valve, and both have an inlet valve pusher on their pusher stem pages: the 2369452 inlet valve pusher shows on the 3000 and 3500 diagrams alike.
Shared service parts
Titan says the Elite 3000 has only two wear parts to change, and the diagrams point to the inlet and outlet valve groups as the place to start on either sprayer. The site lists the same seven outlet valve part numbers on both the Elite 3000 outlet valve page and the Elite 3500 outlet valve page: seal 341347, seat 341327, spring support ring 253405, compression spring 341326, ball 9941501, O-ring 9971470 and clip 0341328. The 3000 page adds the complete 2369445 outlet valve assembly.
The pusher stem pages overlap in the same way. Both list the 2334383 inlet housing, 0340339 inlet, 2369458 seal, 341316 wiper, 9971486 O-ring and the 2369452 pusher. The 0537903 valve repair kit is the one kit the catalog lists for the Elite 3000 and the Elite 3500 together. Treat this as what the catalog lists, not as a promise that every part fits every unit; if your serial number is in doubt, phone (713) 931-0006 before ordering.
Where the parts diverge
Everything that connects to the power source or the pressure control is specific to the model. The 3000's motor and pump assembly page lists the 2401124 motor assembly, the 2402476 capacitor, the 0522622 black and 9953681 yellow switches and the 2369533 cover. The 3000 pump page lists its own regulator (2369477), pressure control knob (2369490), relief valve assembly (2369631) and pump head (2369435).
The 3500's pump assembly page lists a different set for pressure control: regulator 340222, pressure control knob 341219 and relief valve assembly 169248. Its main assembly page carries the Honda engine, 980-332A, and the paint feed side, with the siphon hose (0533906) and down tube (730-332) on the siphon hose page. The 3500 also has two cart diagrams, one for each model: 0537012 and 0537013, where the Low Rider page adds a drip cup (700-1041). The 3000 uses a multi-position cart that Titan says supports a low rider siphon or high rider direct immersion setup.
- Ordering a regulator, knob or relief valve: use the pump page for your own model; the numbers above are different on each.
- Ordering a hydraulic piston: the catalog lists 2369424 for the Elite 3000 and 3500 72v, but not for the gas 3500.
- Ordering valve parts: the outlet valve numbers are the same on both pages, but still open your model's own page and match the callout.
Deciding between them
Power on site. The 3000 needs an electrical supply. The 3500 does not, which makes it the one for new builds and exteriors without a hookup. A gas engine must be run and fuelled outdoors or somewhere well ventilated, away from ignition sources, and Titan's 3500 manual calls for an engine oil change after the first 20 hours and every 100 hours after that, using 10W30 for general use. That is a routine the electric 3000 does not have.
Volume. If you spray around the 75-100 gallons per week Titan lists for the 3000, it is sized for you. Regularly spraying 150-200 gallons a week is the 3500's range.
Tip size and coatings. A 0.027" maximum tip suits a thicker coating than a 0.025" one, but both are modest differences. Titan's 3500 page lists stains, lacquers, enamels, latex and block fillers; for the 3000, Titan's page does not list coatings, so check the manual for the coating you plan to use.
If neither fits, there is a third route: the battery-powered Elite 3500 72V, which Titan lists at the same 0.75 GPM, 3300 psi and 0.027" tip as the gas 3500. It is not on any diagram page on this site, so call (713) 931-0006 with your serial number when you need parts for one.
Parts the Elite 3000 and 3500 share, plus the first parts on each side to look up:
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The Short Version
Same pressure, same PermaStroke design, same gun, tip and hose. The 3000 is the electric choice at 0.60 GPM and the 3500 is the gas choice at 0.75 GPM with a larger tip limit and a higher weekly volume. The valve and pusher parts overlap in the catalog; the motor, engine, regulator and cart parts do not.
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