BOSCH AdvancedAquatak vs KARCHER K3 Pressure Washer Comparison

Torn between buying a BOSCH AdvancedAquatak or KARCHER K3 pressure washer?

Bosch/Karcher manufacture quality pressure washers, with the AdvancedAquatak 140 and K3 Power Control reflecting just that. We compared the Karcher K3 Power Control and Bosch AdvancedAquatak 140, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.

How AdvancedAquatak 140 and K3 Power Control Pressure Washers Work

Bosch AdvancedAquatak and Karcher K3 pressure washers use a 2100 W and 1600 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 140 and 120 bar, respectively. Water is forced through BOSCH 140 AdvancedAquatak and KARCHER Power Control K3 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.

The AdvancedAquatak and K3 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 140 and 120 bars of pressure, the Bosch AdvancedAquatak and Karcher K3 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.

BOSCH AdvancedAquatak and KARCHER K3 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure

Karcher K3 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 K3 rated at 1600 W and Bosch AdvancedAquatak measuring 2100 W.

For bar pressure, the Bosch 140 AdvancedAquatak is rated maximum 140 and the Karcher K3 140 has max 120, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.

• Does AdvancedAquatak BOSCH produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – fontus 18v
• Does K3 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – 1.117-220.0, KHB 6, OC 3, KHB 4-18

Water Flow Rate

Water flow rate of the BOSCH AdvancedAquatak and KARCHER K3 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 K3 have flow rates of 7.50 l/min and 6.33 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.

• AdvancedAquatak flow rate: 7.50 l/min
• K3 flow rate: 6.33 l/min

Hose Length

The high-pressure hose length of K3 and AdvancedAquatak electric pressure washers affects reach. The BOSCH AdvancedAquatak comes with a 8m hose, and the KARCHER K3 measures 7m. Both AdvancedAquatak 140 and K3 Power Control pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.

AdvancedAquatak 140 and K3 Power Control Accessories

BOSCH AdvancedAquatak 140 and KARCHER K3 Power Control 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 K3 Supplied accessories: Power spray lance, dirt blaster, high pressure handling hose, garden hose adapter

Brand	Model	Power (W)	Pressure (bar)	Hose (m)	Prices
BOSCH	AdvancedAquatak	2100 W	140	8	£328.00
KARCHER	K3	1600 W	120	7	£139.00

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