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BOSCH AdvancedAquatak vs KARCHER K5 Pressure Washer Comparison

Torn between buying a BOSCH AdvancedAquatak or KARCHER K5 pressure washer?

Bosch/Karcher manufacture quality pressure washers, with the AdvancedAquatak 140 and K5 Power Control Flex reflecting just that. We compared the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex and Bosch AdvancedAquatak 140, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.

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How AdvancedAquatak 140 and K5 Power Control Flex Pressure Washers Work

Bosch AdvancedAquatak and Karcher K5 pressure washers use a 2100 W and 2100 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 140 and 145 bar, respectively. Water is forced through BOSCH 140 AdvancedAquatak and KARCHER Power Control Flex K5 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.

The AdvancedAquatak and K5 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 140 and 145 bars of pressure, the Bosch AdvancedAquatak and Karcher K5 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.

BOSCH AdvancedAquatak Specs

BOSCH AdvancedAquatak
  • Pressure Washer Brand: BOSCH
  • Model: AdvancedAquatak
  • Series: 140
  • Power(W): 2100 W
  • Pressure(bar): 140
  • Flow rate(litres per minute): 7.50 l/min
  • Hose Length(metres): 8m
  • RRP: £328.00

KARCHER K5 Specs

KARCHER K5
  • 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

BOSCH AdvancedAquatak and KARCHER K5 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure

Karcher K5 and Bosch AdvancedAquatak pressure washers power is measured by their wattage and pressure (bar/force). Typically, pressure washers range between 1200 – 3000W, with the Karcher K5 rated at 2100 W and Bosch AdvancedAquatak measuring 2100 W.

For bar pressure, the Bosch 140 AdvancedAquatak is rated maximum 140 and the Karcher K5 140 has max 145, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.

  • Does AdvancedAquatak BOSCH produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – fontus 18v
  • Does K5 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – OC 3, KHB 4-18, KHB 6, 1.117-220.0

Water Flow Rate

Water flow rate of the BOSCH AdvancedAquatak and KARCHER K5 pressure washer is measured in litres per minute or hours, (l/min – l/h), and informs how much water the machine goes through. BOSCH AdvancedAquatak and KARCHER K5 have flow rates of 7.50 l/min and 8.33 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.

  • AdvancedAquatak flow rate: 7.50 l/min
  • K5 flow rate: 8.33 l/min

Hose Length

The high-pressure hose length of K5 and AdvancedAquatak electric pressure washers affects reach. The BOSCH AdvancedAquatak comes with a 8m hose, and the KARCHER K5 measures 10m. Both AdvancedAquatak 140 and K5 Power Control Flex pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.

AdvancedAquatak 140 and K5 Power Control Flex Accessories

BOSCH AdvancedAquatak 140 and KARCHER K5 Power Control Flex pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Bosch and Karcher accessories, including surface cleaners for patios, decking, and driveways, extension wands, brushes, detergent dispensers, snow foam, etc.

  • Bosch AdvancedAquatak Supplied accessories: Rotary Nozzle, High pressure foam nozzle, Fan jet nozzle, Integrated Storage, Metal High-pressure Gun, Filter
  • Karcher K5 Supplied accessories: High-pressure gun, Dirt Blaster spray lance, Plug and Clean Detergent system, garden hose adapter
BrandModelPower (W)Pressure (bar)Hose (m)Prices
BOSCHAdvancedAquatak2100 W1408£328.00
KARCHERK52100 W14510£359.00
KARCHER K5 vs BOSCH AdvancedAquatak Pressure Washer Quick Specs

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