Torn between buying a EWBANK 160 EW6160 or KARCHER K3 pressure washer?
Ewbank/Karcher manufacture quality pressure washers, with the 160 EW6160 AquaBlast and K3 Power Control reflecting just that. We compared the Karcher K3 Power Control and Ewbank 160 EW6160 AquaBlast, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.
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Ewbank 160 EW6160 and Karcher K3 pressure washers use a 2200 W and 1600 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 160 and 120 bar, respectively. Water is forced through EWBANK AquaBlast 160 EW6160 and KARCHER Power Control K3 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.
The 160 EW6160 and K3 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 160 and 120 bars of pressure, the Ewbank 160 EW6160 and Karcher K3 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.
EWBANK 160 EW6160 Specs

- Pressure Washer Brand: EWBANK
- Model: 160 EW6160
- Series: AquaBlast
- Power(W): 2200 W
- Pressure(bar): 160
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 7.50 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 8m
- RRP: £249.00
KARCHER K3 Specs

- Pressure Washer Brand: KARCHER
- Model: K3
- Series: Power Control
- Power(W): 1600 W
- Pressure(bar): 120
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 6.33 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 7m
- RRP: £139.00
EWBANK 160 EW6160 and KARCHER K3 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure
Karcher K3 and Ewbank 160 EW6160 pressure washers power is measured by their wattage and pressure (bar/force). Typically, pressure washers range between 1200 – 3000W, with the Karcher K3 rated at 1600 W and Ewbank 160 EW6160 measuring 2200 W.
For bar pressure, the Ewbank AquaBlast 160 EW6160 is rated maximum 160 and the Karcher K3 AquaBlast has max 120, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.
- Does 160 EW6160 EWBANK produce cordless pressure washers? – No
- Does K3 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – 1.117-220.0, KHB 6, OC 3, KHB 4-18
Water Flow Rate
Water flow rate of the EWBANK 160 EW6160 and KARCHER K3 pressure washer is measured in litres per minute or hours, (l/min – l/h), and informs how much water the machine goes through. EWBANK 160 EW6160 and KARCHER K3 have flow rates of 7.50 l/min and 6.33 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.
- 160 EW6160 flow rate: 7.50 l/min
- K3 flow rate: 6.33 l/min
Hose Length
The high-pressure hose length of K3 and 160 EW6160 electric pressure washers affects reach. The EWBANK 160 EW6160 comes with a 8m hose, and the KARCHER K3 measures 7m. Both 160 EW6160 AquaBlast and K3 Power Control pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.
160 EW6160 AquaBlast and K3 Power Control Accessories
EWBANK 160 EW6160 AquaBlast and KARCHER K3 Power Control pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Ewbank and Karcher accessories, including surface cleaners for patios, decking, and driveways, extension wands, brushes, detergent dispensers, snow foam, etc.
- Ewbank 160 EW6160 Supplied accessories: Hose reel, Telescopic Handle, Snow Foam Attachment, High pressure gun, Spray lance, Patio cleaning brush, Rim brush, Detergent nozzle, Rotating brush, turbo nozzle, Adjustable fan spray nozzle
- Karcher K3 Supplied accessories: Power spray lance, dirt blaster, high pressure handling hose, garden hose adapter
Brand | Model | Power (W) | Pressure (bar) | Hose (m) | Prices |
EWBANK | 160 EW6160 | 2200 W | 160 | 8 | £249.00 |
KARCHER | K3 | 1600 W | 120 | 7 | £139.00 |
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