Torn between buying a KARCHER K5 or RYOBI RY140PWA pressure washer?
Karcher/Ryobi manufacture quality pressure washers, with the K5 Power Control Flex and RY140PWA – reflecting just that. We compared the Ryobi RY140PWA – and Karcher K5 Power Control Flex, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.
Karcher K 5 Power Control Flex
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Karcher K5 and Ryobi RY140PWA pressure washers use a 2100 W and 1800 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 145 and 140 bar, respectively. Water is forced through KARCHER Power Control Flex K5 and RYOBI – RY140PWA jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.
The K5 and RY140PWA can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 145 and 140 bars of pressure, the Karcher K5 and Ryobi RY140PWA 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
RYOBI RY140PWA Specs
- Pressure Washer Brand: RYOBI
- Model: RY140PWA
- Series: –
- Power(W): 1800 W
- Pressure(bar): 140
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 7.00 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 6m
- RRP: £149.00
KARCHER K5 and RYOBI RY140PWA Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure
Ryobi RY140PWA and Karcher K5 pressure washers power is measured by their wattage and pressure (bar/force). Typically, pressure washers range between 1200 – 3000W, with the Ryobi RY140PWA rated at 1800 W and Karcher K5 measuring 2100 W.
For bar pressure, the Karcher Power Control Flex K5 is rated maximum 145 and the Ryobi RY140PWA Power Control Flex has max 140, 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 RY140PWA RYOBI produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – ONE+, RY18PW22A-0, RY120350, RY18PWX41A-0
Water Flow Rate
Water flow rate of the KARCHER K5 and RYOBI RY140PWA 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 RYOBI RY140PWA have flow rates of 8.33 l/min and 7.00 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.
- K5 flow rate: 8.33 l/min
- RY140PWA flow rate: 7.00 l/min
Hose Length
The high-pressure hose length of RY140PWA and K5 electric pressure washers affects reach. The KARCHER K5 comes with a 10m hose, and the RYOBI RY140PWA measures 6m. Both K5 Power Control Flex and RY140PWA – pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.
K5 Power Control Flex and RY140PWA – Accessories
KARCHER K5 Power Control Flex and RYOBI RY140PWA – pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Karcher and Ryobi 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
- Ryobi RY140PWA Supplied accessories: Turbo Lance, Brush attachment, Patio Surface Cleaner, Vario Lance, trigger spray gun
| Brand | Model | Power (W) | Pressure (bar) | Hose (m) | Prices |
| KARCHER | K5 | 2100 W | 145 | 10 | £359.00 |
| RYOBI | RY140PWA | 1800 W | 140 | 6 | £149.00 |
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Karcher K 5 Power Control Flex
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