Graco Ultra 390 Electric Airless Sprayer

Graco Ultra 390

The Ultra 390 airless sprayer is a durable, lightweight sprayer perfect for professionals who have just started out. It's easy to lift, portable and ideal for residential jobs, offering the best value in a small electric sprayer.

Graco Ultra 390 vs Classic 390: What UK Painters Need to Know

If you’re a professional decorator or contractor in the UK looking for a reliable airless paint sprayer, you’ve probably come across the Graco Classic 390 PC. Graco have recently launched their new 390, the new Graco Ultra 390. Both are popular choices in the light-to-medium duty sprayer category, but the Ultra 390 is marketed as the next step forward. So what exactly are the selling points of the new Ultra 390, and how does it compare to the tried-and-tested Classic 390?

The Graco Classic 390 PC – A Trusted Workhorse

The Classic 390 PC has been a popular sprayer for decorators across the UK for years. It’s known for being tough, reliable, and affordable, a great entry-level professional airless sprayer. Although the 390 Classic will eventually be discontinued it will still be possible to get parts and for Spray Plant UK to service them as normal Key features include:

• Endurance Chromex piston pump – proven durability that keeps going.
• ProConnect system – quick pump swaps on site to reduce downtime.
• Easy Out filter – to help prevent tip blockages.
• Rugged chrome-over-steel frame – built to withstand site conditions.
• Variable pressure control – flexibility for different coatings.
• Weight – around 14 kg (stand model), making it portable but not the lightest in its class.
• Included kit - Comes complete with 15 meters of hose, spray gun and spray tip

It’s a solid, dependable choice for spraying emulsions, enamels, stains, and other light-to-medium coatings. So what advantages could investing in the new Graco 390 Ultra provide?

What’s New with the Graco Ultra 390?

The Graco Ultra 390 has been designed as the lightest full-performance professional sprayer in its category. Graco highlights the following selling points:

• Lightweight design – at just 12.25 kg, the Ultra 390 stand is over 1.5 kg lighter than the Classic. Easier to carry, load, and store in your van.
• Endurance Vortex pump – engineered to spray more litres than competitors’ pumps, with improved efficiency and reliability.
• Maintenance-free brushless motor – fewer parts to wear out, quieter operation, and longer life compared to traditional brushed motors.
• ProConnect system – same great pump swap system as the Classic
• Low Pressure (LP) SwitchTips – extend tip life by up to 2× and reduce overspray by as much as 50%. The reduction of over spray is a result of hose the spray tips are engineered. These tips have been around for around for the past 4 years.
• Compact footprint – designed for decorators who need performance without sacrificing van space.

Which One Should You Buy?

• Choose the Classic 390 PC if you want a proven, affordable machine and don’t mind a bit of extra weight or motor maintenance over time. It’s still a fantastic entry-level sprayer for decorators working with light to medium coatings.
• Choose the Ultra 390 if portability, reduced overspray, and long-term reliability are priorities. The brushless motor and Vortex pump add real value, especially if you’re spraying daily and want to cut down on tip and material costs.

Both the Graco Classic 390 PC and the Graco Ultra 390 are excellent sprayers for decorators and small contractors in the UK. The Classic remains a dependable workhorse, but the Ultra offers clear upgrades in weight, pump technology, motor design, and tip efficiency. For those searching specifically for a 390 sprayer upgrade, the Ultra 390 represents Graco’s modern answer to the needs of today’s professionals.

Whether you’re searching for the Graco 390 Classic or the new Graco Ultra 390, the right choice depends on how often you spray and what features matter most to your business.

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