The Karcher K5 Premium, a medium duty pressure washer, gives its user an all-around versatile cleaning experience, topped off by the following features:
- focused spot cleaning on hard, unpainted surfaces, accessing high spots, and efficiently eliminating stubborn stains
- delicate surface cleaning, andbroad area cleaning with reduced pressure
- applying detergents or chemicals, and rinsing surfaces afterward
Ahead are presented its power characteristics and design, its main features and any other additional features.
Power
The Karcher K5 Premium
Powered by a 13-amp induction motor, its axial pump can deliver a pressure of 2000 PSI (around 33 times more than a standard garden hose) and a flow of up to 1.4 GPM (CETA-certified values). With these values combined, the Kärcher K5 Premium boasts a cleaning power of 2800 Cleaning Units.
The K5 Premium, an electric washer, gets going swiftly with a simple ON/OFF switch, making startup hassle-free. The unit is ready-to-use with peace of mind, thanks to the included 35 ft GFCI cord.
Design & Handling
Designed for on-the-go use, the Kärcher K5 Premium offers a portable design and approximate dimensions of D16.46 x W16.77 x H34.33 in to facilitate easy movement. The handle adds to the K5 Premium convenience of transport.
With its lightweight construction, tipping the scales at only 28.7 lbs, this unit is a portable powerhouse for all your cleaning needs. Its plastic frame plays a role in ensuring its lightweight profile. In addition to its lightweight build, the inclusion of two 7.7″ wheels ensures easy mobility and handling.
Main Features
Along with the Karcher K5 Premium itself, the package also includes a spray gun, a wand, a pressure hose and a detergent injection feature, which are discussed in further detail below.
- Soap injection: Detergent storage is facilitated by the inclusion of a removable tank. The unit features a dial to allow you to manually choose the detergent dilution ratio. Detergent is automatically dispensed when the VPS wand is in low pressure mode.
- Pressure hose: When not in use, the unit allows for tidy storage of the included 25 ft ⌀1/4″ high-pressure hose using a convenient hose reel, which also improves its lifespan, ensuring convenient organization.
- Spray gun and wand: A side hook enables you to easily store the included classic ergonomic spray gun and its VPS wand. The Vario Power Spray (VPS) wand allows you to conveniently switch from low to high pressure, and everything between, while you clean. Simply twist the end for infinitely variable pressure adjustment.
Other Features
Some of the included accessories
- Safety: Safety of operation is enhanced by a trigger lock mechanism (which prevents accidental operation).
- Accessories: The Kärcher K5 Premium comes with an owner’s manual (opens in a new tab) and some basic documentation to get you quickly started. On top of that, you also get detergent tank, DirtBlaster turbo spray wand (which is especially useful on stubborn dirt), wand, pressure hose, spray gun and power cord.
Specifications
| Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Handling | Portable |
| Water | Cold (104°F max.) |
| PSI | 2000 |
| GPM | 1.4 |
| Cleaning Units | 2800 |
| Motor | 13 amp, induction |
| Pump | N-COR Axial |
| Other model numbers | 1.603-361.0 |
| Frame | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Soap injection | Yes |
| Soap tank | Removable |
| Soap dilution | Adjustable |
| Nozzles | N/A |
| Onboard storage | No |
| Hose | 25 ft, ⌀1/4 |
| Hose storage | Reel |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) |
Approx. 16.46 x 16.77 x 34.33 in |
|---|---|
| Weight | 28.7 lbs |
| Wheels | 2 wheels, ⌀7.7″ |
| Included accessories | VPS wand, spray gun, high pressure hose, dirt blaster, detergent tank, 35 ft GFCI power cord |
| Security | Trigger lock |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| UPC | 886622014522 |
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