Torn between buying a KARCHER K3 or RYOBI RY140PWA pressure washer?
Karcher/Ryobi manufacture quality pressure washers, with the K3 Power Control and RY140PWA – reflecting just that. We compared the Ryobi RY140PWA – and Karcher K3 Power Control, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.
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Karcher K3 and Ryobi RY140PWA pressure washers use a 1600 W and 1800 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 RYOBI – RY140PWA jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.
The K3 and RY140PWA can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 120 and 140 bars of pressure, the Karcher K3 and Ryobi RY140PWA 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
RYOBI RY140PWA Specs
- Pressure Washer Brand: RYOBI
- Model: RY140PWA
- Series: –
- Power(W): 1800 W
- Pressure(bar): 140
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 7.00 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 6m
- RRP: £149.00
KARCHER K3 and RYOBI RY140PWA Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure
Ryobi RY140PWA and Karcher K3 pressure washers power is measured by their wattage and pressure (bar/force). Typically, pressure washers range between 1200 – 3000W, with the Ryobi RY140PWA rated at 1800 W and Karcher K3 measuring 1600 W.
For bar pressure, the Karcher Power Control K3 is rated maximum 120 and the Ryobi RY140PWA 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 RY140PWA RYOBI produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – ONE+, RY18PW22A-0, RY120350, RY18PWX41A-0
Water Flow Rate
Water flow rate of the KARCHER K3 and RYOBI RY140PWA 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 RYOBI RY140PWA 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
- RY140PWA flow rate: 7.00 l/min
Hose Length
The high-pressure hose length of RY140PWA and K3 electric pressure washers affects reach. The KARCHER K3 comes with a 7m hose, and the RYOBI RY140PWA measures 6m. Both K3 Power Control and RY140PWA – pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.
K3 Power Control and RY140PWA – Accessories
KARCHER K3 Power Control and RYOBI RY140PWA – pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Karcher and Ryobi 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
- Ryobi RY140PWA Supplied accessories: Turbo Lance, Brush attachment, Patio Surface Cleaner, Vario Lance, trigger spray gun
| Brand | Model | Power (W) | Pressure (bar) | Hose (m) | Prices |
| KARCHER | K3 | 1600 W | 120 | 7 | £139.00 |
| RYOBI | RY140PWA | 1800 W | 140 | 6 | £149.00 |
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