Torn between buying a MAKITA HW132/2 or NILFISK 160-10 pressure washer?
Makita/Nilfisk manufacture quality pressure washers, with the HW132/2 – and 160-10 Excellent reflecting just that. We compared the Nilfisk 160-10 Excellent and Makita HW132/2 -, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.
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Makita HW132/2 and Nilfisk 160-10 pressure washers use a 2100 W and 2100 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 140 and 160 bar, respectively. Water is forced through MAKITA – HW132/2 and NILFISK Excellent 160-10 jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.
The HW132/2 and 160-10 can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 140 and 160 bars of pressure, the Makita HW132/2 and Nilfisk 160-10 are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.
MAKITA HW132/2 Specs
- Pressure Washer Brand: MAKITA
- Model: HW132/2
- Series: –
- Power(W): 2100 W
- Pressure(bar): 140
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 7.00 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 8m
- RRP: £350.00
NILFISK 160-10 Specs
- Pressure Washer Brand: NILFISK
- Model: 160-10
- Series: Excellent
- Power(W): 2100 W
- Pressure(bar): 160
- Flow rate(litres per minute): 7.50 l/min
- Hose Length(metres): 10m
- RRP: £360.00
MAKITA HW132/2 and NILFISK 160-10 Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure
Nilfisk 160-10 and Makita HW132/2 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 Makita HW132/2 measuring 2100 W.
For bar pressure, the Makita – HW132/2 is rated maximum 140 and the Nilfisk 160-10 – has max 160, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.
- Does HW132/2 MAKITA produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – DHW180Z 18V LXT, DHW080ZK
- Does 160-10 NILFISK produce cordless pressure washers? – No
Water Flow Rate
Water flow rate of the MAKITA HW132/2 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. MAKITA HW132/2 and NILFISK 160-10 have flow rates of 7.00 l/min and 7.50 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.
- HW132/2 flow rate: 7.00 l/min
- 160-10 flow rate: 7.50 l/min
Hose Length
The high-pressure hose length of 160-10 and HW132/2 electric pressure washers affects reach. The MAKITA HW132/2 comes with a 8m hose, and the NILFISK 160-10 measures 10m. Both HW132/2 – and 160-10 Excellent pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.
HW132/2 – and 160-10 Excellent Accessories
MAKITA HW132/2 – and NILFISK 160-10 Excellent pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Makita and Nilfisk accessories, including surface cleaners for patios, decking, and driveways, extension wands, brushes, detergent dispensers, snow foam, etc.
- Makita HW132/2 Supplied accessories: Cleaning brush, turbo nozzle, foam sprayer, hose reel, adaptor
- Nilfisk 160-10 Supplied accessories: Power Patio cleaner, G4R handle, G4R wash lance, detergent bottle
| Brand | Model | Power (W) | Pressure (bar) | Hose (m) | Prices |
| MAKITA | HW132/2 | 2100 W | 140 | 8 | £350.00 |
| NILFISK | 160-10 | 2100 W | 160 | 10 | £360.00 |
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