EWBANK 160 EW6160 vs KARCHER K5 Pressure Washer Comparison

Torn between buying a EWBANK 160 EW6160 or KARCHER K5 pressure washer?

Ewbank/Karcher manufacture quality pressure washers, with the 160 EW6160 AquaBlast and K5 Power Control Flex reflecting just that. We compared the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex and Ewbank 160 EW6160 AquaBlast, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.

How 160 EW6160 AquaBlast and K5 Power Control Flex Pressure Washers Work

Ewbank 160 EW6160 and Karcher K5 pressure washers use a 2200 W and 2100 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 160 and 145 bar, respectively. Water is forced through EWBANK AquaBlast 160 EW6160 and KARCHER Power Control Flex K5 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.

The 160 EW6160 and K5 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 160 and 145 bars of pressure, the Ewbank 160 EW6160 and Karcher K5 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.

EWBANK 160 EW6160 and KARCHER K5 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure

Karcher K5 and Ewbank 160 EW6160 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 Ewbank 160 EW6160 measuring 2200 W.

For bar pressure, the Ewbank AquaBlast 160 EW6160 is rated maximum 160 and the Karcher K5 AquaBlast has max 145, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.

• Does 160 EW6160 EWBANK produce cordless pressure washers? – No
• 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 EWBANK 160 EW6160 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. EWBANK 160 EW6160 and KARCHER K5 have flow rates of 7.50 l/min and 8.33 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.

• 160 EW6160 flow rate: 7.50 l/min
• K5 flow rate: 8.33 l/min

Hose Length

The high-pressure hose length of K5 and 160 EW6160 electric pressure washers affects reach. The EWBANK 160 EW6160 comes with a 8m hose, and the KARCHER K5 measures 10m. Both 160 EW6160 AquaBlast and K5 Power Control Flex pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.

160 EW6160 AquaBlast and K5 Power Control Flex Accessories

EWBANK 160 EW6160 AquaBlast and KARCHER K5 Power Control Flex pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Ewbank and Karcher accessories, including surface cleaners for patios, decking, and driveways, extension wands, brushes, detergent dispensers, snow foam, etc.

• Ewbank 160 EW6160 Supplied accessories: Hose reel, Telescopic Handle, Snow Foam Attachment, High pressure gun, Spray lance, Patio cleaning brush, Rim brush, Detergent nozzle, Rotating brush, turbo nozzle, Adjustable fan spray nozzle
• Karcher K5 Supplied accessories: High-pressure gun, Dirt Blaster spray lance, Plug and Clean Detergent system, garden hose adapter

Brand	Model	Power (W)	Pressure (bar)	Hose (m)	Prices
EWBANK	160 EW6160	2200 W	160	8	£249.00
KARCHER	K5	2100 W	145	10	£359.00

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