What's the difference between the Kärcher high-pressure cleaner series?

Written by Julie

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7 March 2025

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What's the difference between the Kärcher high-pressure cleaner series?

Are you looking for a Kärcher high-pressure cleaner, but you're not sure which series suits you best? This page is the right place for you. We'll compare the Kärcher high-pressure cleaner series for you. This way, you know if you need the Kärcher K7, K5, K4, K3, or K2.

Compare the Kärcher series

SeriesBar and flow capacityType of jobPatio
K7180 bar, 600L/hFor all jobs, from bike to poolUp to 60m2
K5145 bar, 500L/hLarge car, stone wall, stairsUp to 40m2
K4130 bar, 420L/hMotorcycle, small carUp to 30m2
K3120 bar, 380L/hMotorcycle, garden fenceUp to 25m2
K2110 bar, 360L/hBike, garden toolsUp to 20m2
Kärcher K7

Kärcher K7: for all jobs

For enthusiasts or professionals who like to use the big stuff to clean, there's the Kärcher K7 high-pressure cleaner. This series has a 180-bar operating pressure and a 600L/h flow capacity, so you can even clean stubborn dirt. With the adjustable operating pressure, this series is suitable for all sorts of jobs. This can be cleaning your bike to cleaning your tractor. You can connect the Smart models to the Kärcher app via Bluetooth to get the most from your device.

View all K7 high-pressure cleaners
Kärcher K5

Kärcher K5: for small and medium-sized jobs

With the Kärcher K5 high-pressure cleaners, you can take on both small and medium-sized cleaning jobs. This can be cleaning larger vehicles, facades, and patios of up to 40m2. With a 145-bar operating pressure and a 500L/h flow capacity, the K5 series removes green deposits like no other. It's available in different versions with different accessories. The premium models have a built-in reel for example, and you can connect smart control models to the Kärcher app via Bluetooth. That way, you can take on your cleaning job more efficiently.

Kärcher K4

Kärcher K4: for small and medium-sized jobs

The Kärcher K4 series is suitable for occasional DIYers and regular users. You can use this high-pressure cleaner for small and medium-sized cleaning jobs. With a 130-bar operating pressure and a 420L/h flow capacity, you can clean your paths, fences, and medium-sized cars in no time. All premium models in this series have a reel, so you can store the high-pressure hose without bends. Do you want to take on larger jobs and be done faster? The K5 series is something for you.

Kärcher K3

Kärcher K3: for smaller jobs

With a 120-bar operating pressure, this K3 series is suitable for cleaning small vehicles, like your motorcycle, bike, or your car. But also your garden tools, garden furniture, or medium-sized patio. You can do so with a 380L/h flow capacity. Some models within this series have a tank, so you can easily add a cleaner if you have to deal with stubborn dirt. Due to the operating pressure, this series is less suitable for regular use.

Kärcher K2

Kärcher K2: for smaller jobs

All Kärcher K2 high-pressure cleaners have a 110-bar operating pressure and a 360L/h flow capacity. This series starter high-pressure cleaners are suitable for smaller jobs like cleaning your motorcycle, bike, garden tools, and fence. With each model within the K2 series, different accessories are included. A patio cleaner or car brush, for example. The Kärcher K3 is suitable for larger jobs, like cleaning your patio of up to 25m2.

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