Torn between buying a KARCHER K3 or NILFISK 200-15 UK pressure washer?
Karcher/Nilfisk manufacture quality pressure washers, with the K3 Power Control and 200-15 UK Premium reflecting just that. We compared the Nilfisk 200-15 UK Premium and Karcher K3 Power Control, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.
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Karcher K3 and Nilfisk 200-15 UK pressure washers use a 1600 W and 2900 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 120 and 200 bar, respectively. Water is forced through KARCHER Power Control K3 and NILFISK Premium 200-15 UK jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.
The K3 and 200-15 UK can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 120 and 200 bars of pressure, the Karcher K3 and Nilfisk 200-15 UK 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
NILFISK 200-15 UK Specs
- Pressure Washer Brand: NILFISK
- Model: 200-15 UK
- Series: Premium
- Power(W): 2900 W
- Pressure(bar): 200
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 10.17 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 15m
- RRP: £550.00
KARCHER K3 and NILFISK 200-15 UK Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure
Nilfisk 200-15 UK 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 200-15 UK rated at 2900 W and Karcher K3 measuring 1600 W.
For bar pressure, the Karcher Power Control K3 is rated maximum 120 and the Nilfisk 200-15 UK Power Control has max 200, 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 200-15 UK NILFISK produce cordless pressure washers? – No
Water Flow Rate
Water flow rate of the KARCHER K3 and NILFISK 200-15 UK 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 200-15 UK have flow rates of 6.33 l/min and 10.17 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.
- K3 flow rate: 6.33 l/min
- 200-15 UK flow rate: 10.17 l/min
Hose Length
The high-pressure hose length of 200-15 UK and K3 electric pressure washers affects reach. The KARCHER K3 comes with a 7m hose, and the NILFISK 200-15 UK measures 15m. Both K3 Power Control and 200-15 UK Premium pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.
K3 Power Control and 200-15 UK Premium Accessories
KARCHER K3 Power Control and NILFISK 200-15 UK Premium 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 200-15 UK Supplied accessories: Bayonet car brush, bike and car nozzle, cleaning tool, G5 spray lance and handle
| Brand | Model | Power (W) | Pressure (bar) | Hose (m) | Prices |
| KARCHER | K3 | 1600 W | 120 | 7 | £139.00 |
| NILFISK | 200-15 UK | 2900 W | 200 | 15 | £550.00 |
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