Torn between buying a KARCHER K5 or KARCHER K2 pressure washer?
Karcher/Karcher manufacture quality pressure washers, with the K5 Power Control Flex and K2 Power Control reflecting just that. We compared the Karcher K2 Power Control and Karcher K5 Power Control Flex, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.
Karcher K 5 Power Control Flex
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Get DealHow K5 Power Control Flex and K2 Power Control Pressure Washers Work
Karcher K5 and Karcher K2 pressure washers use a 2100 W and 1400 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 145 and 110 bar, respectively. Water is forced through KARCHER Power Control Flex K5 and KARCHER Power Control K2 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.
The K5 and K2 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 145 and 110 bars of pressure, the Karcher K5 and Karcher K2 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.
KARCHER K5 Specs
- Pressure Washer Brand: KARCHER
- Model: K5
- Series: Power Control Flex
- Power(W): 2100 W
- Pressure(bar): 145
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 8.33 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 10m
- RRP: £359.00
KARCHER K2 Specs
- Pressure Washer Brand: KARCHER
- Model: K2
- Series: Power Control
- Power(W): 1400 W
- Pressure(bar): 110
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 6.00 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 5m
- RRP: £119.00
KARCHER K5 and KARCHER K2 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure
Karcher K2 and Karcher K5 pressure washers power is measured by their wattage and pressure (bar/force). Typically, pressure washers range between 1200 – 3000W, with the Karcher K2 rated at 1400 W and Karcher K5 measuring 2100 W.
For bar pressure, the Karcher Power Control Flex K5 is rated maximum 145 and the Karcher K2 Power Control Flex has max 110, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.
- Does K5 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – OC 3, KHB 4-18, KHB 6, 1.117-220.0
- Does K2 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – KHB 4-18, 1.117-220.0, OC 3, KHB 6
Water Flow Rate
Water flow rate of the KARCHER K5 and KARCHER K2 pressure washer is measured in litres per minute or hours, (l/min – l/h), and informs how much water the machine goes through. KARCHER K5 and KARCHER K2 have flow rates of 8.33 l/min and 6.00 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.
- K5 flow rate: 8.33 l/min
- K2 flow rate: 6.00 l/min
Hose Length
The high-pressure hose length of K2 and K5 electric pressure washers affects reach. The KARCHER K5 comes with a 10m hose, and the KARCHER K2 measures 5m. Both K5 Power Control Flex and K2 Power Control pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.
K5 Power Control Flex and K2 Power Control Accessories
KARCHER K5 Power Control Flex and KARCHER K2 Power Control pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Karcher and Karcher accessories, including surface cleaners for patios, decking, and driveways, extension wands, brushes, detergent dispensers, snow foam, etc.
- Karcher K5 Supplied accessories: High-pressure gun, Dirt Blaster spray lance, Plug and Clean Detergent system, garden hose adapter
- Karcher K2 Supplied accessories: Vario Power spray lance, Dirt Blaster lance, High-pressure gun
| Brand | Model | Power (W) | Pressure (bar) | Hose (m) | Prices |
| KARCHER | K5 | 2100 W | 145 | 10 | £359.00 |
| KARCHER | K2 | 1400 W | 110 | 5 | £119.00 |
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Karcher K 5 Power Control Flex
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