KARCHER K3 vs NILFISK 160-10 Pressure Washer Comparison

Torn between buying a KARCHER K3 or NILFISK 160-10 pressure washer?

Karcher/Nilfisk manufacture quality pressure washers, with the K3 Power Control and 160-10 Excellent reflecting just that. We compared the Nilfisk 160-10 Excellent and Karcher K3 Power Control, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.

How K3 Power Control and 160-10 Excellent Pressure Washers Work

Karcher K3 and Nilfisk 160-10 pressure washers use a 1600 W and 2100 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 120 and 160 bar, respectively. Water is forced through KARCHER Power Control K3 and NILFISK Excellent 160-10 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.

The K3 and 160-10 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 120 and 160 bars of pressure, the Karcher K3 and Nilfisk 160-10 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.

KARCHER K3 and NILFISK 160-10 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure

Nilfisk 160-10 and Karcher K3 pressure washers power is measured by their wattage and pressure (bar/force). Typically, pressure washers range between 1200 – 3000W, with the Nilfisk 160-10 rated at 2100 W and Karcher K3 measuring 1600 W.

For bar pressure, the Karcher Power Control K3 is rated maximum 120 and the Nilfisk 160-10 Power Control has max 160, 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 160-10 NILFISK produce cordless pressure washers? – No

Water Flow Rate

Water flow rate of the KARCHER K3 and NILFISK 160-10 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 NILFISK 160-10 have flow rates of 6.33 l/min and 7.50 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.

• K3 flow rate: 6.33 l/min
• 160-10 flow rate: 7.50 l/min

Hose Length

The high-pressure hose length of 160-10 and K3 electric pressure washers affects reach. The KARCHER K3 comes with a 7m hose, and the NILFISK 160-10 measures 10m. Both K3 Power Control and 160-10 Excellent pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.

K3 Power Control and 160-10 Excellent Accessories

KARCHER K3 Power Control and NILFISK 160-10 Excellent pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Karcher and Nilfisk 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
• Nilfisk 160-10 Supplied accessories: Power Patio cleaner, G4R handle, G4R wash lance, detergent bottle

Brand	Model	Power (W)	Pressure (bar)	Hose (m)	Prices
KARCHER	K3	1600 W	120	7	£139.00
NILFISK	160-10	2100 W	160	10	£360.00

Where to buy the K3? – Buy direct from KARCHER, or see best buy

Where to buy the 160-10? – Buy direct from NILFISK, or see best buy