Torn between buying a KARCHER K3 or MAKITA HW132/2 pressure washer?
Karcher/Makita manufacture quality pressure washers, with the K3 Power Control and HW132/2 – reflecting just that. We compared the Makita HW132/2 – and Karcher K3 Power Control, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.
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Get DealHow K3 Power Control and HW132/2 – Pressure Washers Work
Karcher K3 and Makita HW132/2 pressure washers use a 1600 W and 2100 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 120 and 140 bar, respectively. Water is forced through KARCHER Power Control K3 and MAKITA – HW132/2 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.
The K3 and HW132/2 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 120 and 140 bars of pressure, the Karcher K3 and Makita HW132/2 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.
KARCHER K3 Specs
- Pressure Washer Brand: KARCHER
- Model: K3
- Series: Power Control
- Power(W): 1600 W
- Pressure(bar): 120
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 6.33 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 7m
- RRP: £139.00
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
KARCHER K3 and MAKITA HW132/2 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure
Makita HW132/2 and Karcher K3 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 Karcher K3 measuring 1600 W.
For bar pressure, the Karcher Power Control K3 is rated maximum 120 and the Makita HW132/2 Power Control has max 140, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.
- Does K3 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – 1.117-220.0, KHB 6, OC 3, KHB 4-18
- Does HW132/2 MAKITA produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – DHW180Z 18V LXT, DHW080ZK
Water Flow Rate
Water flow rate of the KARCHER K3 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. KARCHER K3 and MAKITA HW132/2 have flow rates of 6.33 l/min and 7.00 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.
- K3 flow rate: 6.33 l/min
- HW132/2 flow rate: 7.00 l/min
Hose Length
The high-pressure hose length of HW132/2 and K3 electric pressure washers affects reach. The KARCHER K3 comes with a 7m hose, and the MAKITA HW132/2 measures 8m. Both K3 Power Control and HW132/2 – pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.
K3 Power Control and HW132/2 – Accessories
KARCHER K3 Power Control and MAKITA HW132/2 – pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Karcher and Makita accessories, including surface cleaners for patios, decking, and driveways, extension wands, brushes, detergent dispensers, snow foam, etc.
- Karcher K3 Supplied accessories: Power spray lance, dirt blaster, high pressure handling hose, garden hose adapter
- Makita HW132/2 Supplied accessories: Cleaning brush, turbo nozzle, foam sprayer, hose reel, adaptor
| Brand | Model | Power (W) | Pressure (bar) | Hose (m) | Prices |
| KARCHER | K3 | 1600 W | 120 | 7 | £139.00 |
| MAKITA | HW132/2 | 2100 W | 140 | 8 | £350.00 |
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