Karcher K5 High Pressure Washer Basic Car — 2100 W, 145 bar, 500 l/h, hose 8 m and car wash kit

The KARCHER K5 BASIC CAR is a high-pressure washer designed to remove moderate dirt from large vehicles, bicycles and stone surfaces. It is equipped with a water-cooled 2.1 kW motor, an 8 m high-pressure hose and a Quick Connect high-pressure gun. The delivery set includes a car cleaning kit with a washing brush, foam nozzle and 0.5 l car shampoo, plus a Vario Power spray lance for adjustable pressure and a dirt blaster nozzle for stubborn deposits. A built-in water filter protects the pump.

Advantages

The washer delivers up to 145 bar of pressure and a maximum flow of 500 l/h, combining effective cleaning power with controlled handling of delicate surfaces via the Vario Power lance. The water-cooled motor offers durable performance, while the 8 m hose and telescopic handle make the unit convenient to move and use. Included accessories such as the car cleaning set and dirt blaster extend the machine’s versatility for vehicle and outdoor cleaning.

Suitable for

• Cleaning large cars, vans and recreational vehicles
• Washing bicycles and garden furniture
• Removing dirt from stone walls, driveways and patios
• General outdoor cleaning where moderate to strong pressure is needed

When it may not be suitable

The K5 Basic Car is not intended for continuous professional use in commercial car wash businesses; it is designed for domestic and occasional heavy-duty tasks. It also should not be used with water hotter than 40 °C or for cleaning extremely delicate painted or antique surfaces without testing at low pressure first.

Key specifications

• Power supply: single-phase, 230 V, 50 Hz
• Rated input power: 2.1 kW
• Maximum pressure: 145 bar
• Operating pressure range: 20–145 bar
• Maximum flow rate: 500 l/h
• Cleaning performance: approx. 40 m²/h
• Maximum inlet water temperature: 40 °C
• Hose length: 8 m
• Built-in fine water filter and water-cooled motor
• Weight (with packaging): 16 kg; Dimensions (L×W×H): 341 × 325 × 867 mm

How to use

Connect the unit to a 230 V power supply and to the water source using the garden hose adapter. Attach the high-pressure hose and the gun using the Quick Connect fitting, choose the Vario Power lance setting appropriate for the surface and apply detergent through the suction hose when required. Start cleaning from a safe distance and move closer gradually; use the dirt blaster for persistent spots. After use, flush the system with clean water, drain hoses and store the accessories on the unit.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended use: domestic and occasional heavy-duty cleaning, not continuous commercial washing
• Maximum inlet water temperature limit: 40 °C
• Space and weight for storage and transport (16 kg with packaging)
• Required power supply: single-phase 230 V, 50 Hz

Usage recommendations

For best results on vehicles, pre-rinse loose dirt, apply the supplied car shampoo with the foam nozzle, allow a short dwell time and rinse with the Vario Power lance on a moderate setting. Test pressure on small hidden areas before treating delicate surfaces. Regularly check and clean the built-in water filter to protect the pump.