KARCHER K4 vs RYOBI RY140PWA Pressure Washer Comparison

Torn between buying a KARCHER K4 or RYOBI RY140PWA pressure washer?

Karcher/Ryobi manufacture quality pressure washers, with the K4 Power Control Flex and RY140PWA – reflecting just that. We compared the Ryobi RY140PWA – and Karcher K4 Power Control Flex, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.

How K4 Power Control Flex and RY140PWA – Pressure Washers Work

Karcher K4 and Ryobi RY140PWA pressure washers use a 1800 W and 1800 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 130 and 140 bar, respectively. Water is forced through KARCHER Power Control Flex K4 and RYOBI – RY140PWA jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.

The K4 and RY140PWA can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 130 and 140 bars of pressure, the Karcher K4 and Ryobi RY140PWA are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.

KARCHER K4 and RYOBI RY140PWA Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure

Ryobi RY140PWA and Karcher K4 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 K4 measuring 1800 W.

For bar pressure, the Karcher Power Control Flex K4 is rated maximum 130 and the Ryobi RY140PWA Power Control Flex has max 140, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.

• Does K4 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – OC 3, 1.117-220.0, KHB 4-18, KHB 6
• Does RY140PWA RYOBI produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – ONE+, RY18PW22A-0, RY120350, RY18PWX41A-0

Water Flow Rate

Water flow rate of the KARCHER K4 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 K4 and RYOBI RY140PWA have flow rates of 7.00 l/min and 7.00 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.

• K4 flow rate: 7.00 l/min
• RY140PWA flow rate: 7.00 l/min

Hose Length

The high-pressure hose length of RY140PWA and K4 electric pressure washers affects reach. The KARCHER K4 comes with a 8m hose, and the RYOBI RY140PWA measures 6m. Both K4 Power Control Flex and RY140PWA – pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.

K4 Power Control Flex and RY140PWA – Accessories

KARCHER K4 Power Control Flex 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 K4 Supplied accessories: G 160 Q Power Control Gun, Dirt Blast Lance, Vario Power Lance
• 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	K4	1800 W	130	8	£249.00
RYOBI	RY140PWA	1800 W	140	6	£149.00

Where to buy the K4? – Buy direct from KARCHER, or see best buy

Where to buy the RY140PWA? – Buy direct from RYOBI, or see best buy