Torn between buying a EWBANK 160 EW6160 or MAKITA HW132/2 pressure washer?
Ewbank/Makita manufacture quality pressure washers, with the 160 EW6160 AquaBlast and HW132/2 – reflecting just that. We compared the Makita HW132/2 – and Ewbank 160 EW6160 AquaBlast, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.
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Ewbank 160 EW6160 and Makita HW132/2 pressure washers use a 2200 W and 2100 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 160 and 140 bar, respectively. Water is forced through EWBANK AquaBlast 160 EW6160 and MAKITA – HW132/2 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.
The 160 EW6160 and HW132/2 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 160 and 140 bars of pressure, the Ewbank 160 EW6160 and Makita HW132/2 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.
EWBANK 160 EW6160 Specs

- Pressure Washer Brand: EWBANK
- Model: 160 EW6160
- Series: AquaBlast
- Power(W): 2200 W
- Pressure(bar): 160
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 7.50 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 8m
- RRP: £249.00
MAKITA HW132/2 Specs

- Pressure Washer Brand: MAKITA
- Model: HW132/2
- Series: –
- Power(W): 2100 W
- Pressure(bar): 140
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 7.00 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 8m
- RRP: £350.00
EWBANK 160 EW6160 and MAKITA HW132/2 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure
Makita HW132/2 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 Makita HW132/2 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 Makita HW132/2 AquaBlast has max 140, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.
- Does 160 EW6160 EWBANK produce cordless pressure washers? – No
- Does HW132/2 MAKITA produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – DHW180Z 18V LXT, DHW080ZK
Water Flow Rate
Water flow rate of the EWBANK 160 EW6160 and MAKITA HW132/2 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 MAKITA HW132/2 have flow rates of 7.50 l/min and 7.00 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.
- 160 EW6160 flow rate: 7.50 l/min
- HW132/2 flow rate: 7.00 l/min
Hose Length
The high-pressure hose length of HW132/2 and 160 EW6160 electric pressure washers affects reach. The EWBANK 160 EW6160 comes with a 8m hose, and the MAKITA HW132/2 measures 8m. Both 160 EW6160 AquaBlast and HW132/2 – pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.
160 EW6160 AquaBlast and HW132/2 – Accessories
EWBANK 160 EW6160 AquaBlast and MAKITA HW132/2 – pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Ewbank and Makita 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
- Makita HW132/2 Supplied accessories: Cleaning brush, turbo nozzle, foam sprayer, hose reel, adaptor
| Brand | Model | Power (W) | Pressure (bar) | Hose (m) | Prices |
| EWBANK | 160 EW6160 | 2200 W | 160 | 8 | £249.00 |
| MAKITA | HW132/2 | 2100 W | 140 | 8 | £350.00 |
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