Torn between buying a KARCHER K7 or RYOBI RY140PWA pressure washer?
Karcher/Ryobi manufacture quality pressure washers, with the K7 Premium Smart Control Flex FJ and RY140PWA – reflecting just that. We compared the Ryobi RY140PWA – and Karcher K7 Premium Smart Control Flex FJ, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.
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Karcher K7 and Ryobi RY140PWA pressure washers use a 2800 W and 1800 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 180 and 140 bar, respectively. Water is forced through KARCHER Premium Smart Control Flex FJ K7 and RYOBI – RY140PWA jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.
The K7 and RY140PWA can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 180 and 140 bars of pressure, the Karcher K7 and Ryobi RY140PWA are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.
KARCHER K7 Specs

- Pressure Washer Brand: KARCHER
- Model: K7
- Series: Premium Smart Control Flex FJ
- Power(W): 2800 W
- Pressure(bar): 180
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 9.17 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 10m
- RRP: £599.99
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 K7 and RYOBI RY140PWA Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure
Ryobi RY140PWA and Karcher K7 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 K7 measuring 2800 W.
For bar pressure, the Karcher Premium Smart Control Flex FJ K7 is rated maximum 180 and the Ryobi RY140PWA Premium Smart Control Flex FJ has max 140, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.
- Does K7 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – KHB 6, OC 3, 1.117-220.0, 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 K7 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 K7 and RYOBI RY140PWA have flow rates of 9.17 l/min and 7.00 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.
- K7 flow rate: 9.17 l/min
- RY140PWA flow rate: 7.00 l/min
Hose Length
The high-pressure hose length of RY140PWA and K7 electric pressure washers affects reach. The KARCHER K7 comes with a 10m hose, and the RYOBI RY140PWA measures 6m. Both K7 Premium Smart Control Flex FJ and RY140PWA – pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.
K7 Premium Smart Control Flex FJ and RY140PWA – Accessories
KARCHER K7 Premium Smart Control Flex FJ 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 K7 Supplied accessories: Surface Cleaner, Q Smart Control gun, multi jet nozzle
- 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 | K7 | 2800 W | 180 | 10 | £599.99 |
RYOBI | RY140PWA | 1800 W | 140 | 6 | £149.00 |
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