KARCHER K5 vs NILFISK X-Tra Pressure Washer Comparison

Torn between buying a KARCHER K5 or NILFISK X-Tra pressure washer?

Karcher/Nilfisk manufacture quality pressure washers, with the K5 Power Control Flex and X-Tra Titan reflecting just that. We compared the Nilfisk X-Tra Titan and Karcher K5 Power Control Flex, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.

How K5 Power Control Flex and X-Tra Titan Pressure Washers Work

Karcher K5 and Nilfisk X-Tra pressure washers use a 2100 W and 1400 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 145 and 120 bar, respectively. Water is forced through KARCHER Power Control Flex K5 and NILFISK Titan X-Tra jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.

The K5 and X-Tra can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 145 and 120 bars of pressure, the Karcher K5 and Nilfisk X-Tra are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.

KARCHER K5 and NILFISK X-Tra Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure

Nilfisk X-Tra and Karcher K5 pressure washers power is measured by their wattage and pressure (bar/force). Typically, pressure washers range between 1200 – 3000W, with the Nilfisk X-Tra 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 Nilfisk X-Tra Power Control Flex has max 120, 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 X-Tra NILFISK produce cordless pressure washers? – No

Water Flow Rate

Water flow rate of the KARCHER K5 and NILFISK X-Tra 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 NILFISK X-Tra have flow rates of 8.33 l/min and 7.33 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.

• K5 flow rate: 8.33 l/min
• X-Tra flow rate: 7.33 l/min

Hose Length

The high-pressure hose length of X-Tra and K5 electric pressure washers affects reach. The KARCHER K5 comes with a 10m hose, and the NILFISK X-Tra measures 8m. Both K5 Power Control Flex and X-Tra Titan pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.

K5 Power Control Flex and X-Tra Titan Accessories

KARCHER K5 Power Control Flex and NILFISK X-Tra Titan pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Karcher and Nilfisk 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
• Nilfisk X-Tra Supplied accessories: Patio Compact head, G2 C&C lance, foam spray bottle, various nozzles

Brand	Model	Power (W)	Pressure (bar)	Hose (m)	Prices
KARCHER	K5	2100 W	145	10	£359.00
NILFISK	X-Tra	1400 W	120	8	£140.00

Where to buy the K5? – Buy direct from KARCHER, or see best buy

Where to buy the X-Tra? – Buy direct from NILFISK, or see best buy