Torn between buying a KARCHER K2 or KARCHER K4 pressure washer?
Karcher/Karcher manufacture quality pressure washers, with the K2 Power Control and K4 Power Control Flex reflecting just that. We compared the Karcher K4 Power Control Flex and Karcher K2 Power Control, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.
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Karcher K2 and Karcher K4 pressure washers use a 1400 W and 1800 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 110 and 130 bar, respectively. Water is forced through KARCHER Power Control K2 and KARCHER Power Control Flex K4 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.
The K2 and K4 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 110 and 130 bars of pressure, the Karcher K2 and Karcher K4 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.
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 K4 Specs
- Pressure Washer Brand: KARCHER
- Model: K4
- Series: Power Control Flex
- Power(W): 1800 W
- Pressure(bar): 130
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 7.00 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 8m
- RRP: £249.00
KARCHER K2 and KARCHER K4 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure
Karcher K4 and Karcher K2 pressure washers power is measured by their wattage and pressure (bar/force). Typically, pressure washers range between 1200 – 3000W, with the Karcher K4 rated at 1800 W and Karcher K2 measuring 1400 W.
For bar pressure, the Karcher Power Control K2 is rated maximum 110 and the Karcher K4 Power Control has max 130, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.
- Does K2 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – KHB 4-18, 1.117-220.0, OC 3, KHB 6
- Does K4 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – OC 3, 1.117-220.0, KHB 4-18, KHB 6
Water Flow Rate
Water flow rate of the KARCHER K2 and KARCHER K4 pressure washer is measured in litres per minute or hours, (l/min – l/h), and informs how much water the machine goes through. KARCHER K2 and KARCHER K4 have flow rates of 6.00 l/min and 7.00 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.
- K2 flow rate: 6.00 l/min
- K4 flow rate: 7.00 l/min
Hose Length
The high-pressure hose length of K4 and K2 electric pressure washers affects reach. The KARCHER K2 comes with a 5m hose, and the KARCHER K4 measures 8m. Both K2 Power Control and K4 Power Control Flex pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.
K2 Power Control and K4 Power Control Flex Accessories
KARCHER K2 Power Control and KARCHER K4 Power Control Flex 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 K2 Supplied accessories: Vario Power spray lance, Dirt Blaster lance, High-pressure gun
- Karcher K4 Supplied accessories: G 160 Q Power Control Gun, Dirt Blast Lance, Vario Power Lance
| Brand | Model | Power (W) | Pressure (bar) | Hose (m) | Prices |
| KARCHER | K2 | 1400 W | 110 | 5 | £119.00 |
| KARCHER | K4 | 1800 W | 130 | 8 | £249.00 |
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