tool hire brand
Karcher
Karcher name is close to synonymous with pressure washing in the UK, spanning entry-level domestic units bought outright to professional hot-water machines and carpet extractors hired for commercial cleaning contracts. It covers both the retail and trade-hire ends of the cleaning equipment market.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Built in
Germany
Manufacturing since
1935
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
The domestic K-series is sold through every major DIY retailer, while the professional hot and cold water range is carried by trade cleaning and hire suppliers.
What Karcher builds
Karcher model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| K5 Power Control Flex | Domestic electric pressure washer |
| HDS 5/11 U | Professional hot water pressure washer |
| Puzzi 10/1 | Spray extraction carpet cleaner |
Every Karcher model on GetBrent
8 models with figures from the maker or an official dealer. Open one for the full specification, photos and how it compares.
Karcher K5 Power Control Flex
Domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning
Max pressure: 20-145 bar
Max flow rate: 500 l/h
Karcher HDS 5/11 U
Professional hot water pressure washer, upright class
Max pressure: 110 bar
Flow rate: 450 l/h
Karcher Puzzi 10/1
Compact spray extraction machine for carpet and upholstery cleaning
Fresh/waste water tank: 10 / 9 litres
Fan power rating: 1250 W
Karcher K4
Domestic electric pressure washer
Pressure: 20 - max. 130 bar
Flow rate: max. 420 l/h
Karcher SC3 EasyFix
Domestic steam cleaner
Type: pressurised steam cleaner with EasyFix mop attachment
Karcher NT 65/2 Ap
65 litre wet and dry vacuum cleaner for workshops, sites and cleaning contractors
Tank capacity: 65 l
Input power: 2760 W
Karcher BR 30/4 C
Compact mains-powered walk-behind scrubber dryer for small floors and corridors
Working width: 300 mm
Tank capacity: 4 / 4 l
Karcher HD 5/12 CX Plus
Cold water electric pressure washer with hose reel, a compact professional pressure washer
Max pressure: 175 bar
Flow rate: 500 l/h
Karcher models compared
The closest matches from other makes, side by side.
- Karcher K5 Power Control Flex vs Draper Tools 230V Pressure Washer, 2200W, 165Bar (03095)
- Karcher HDS 5/11 U vs Karcher K5 Power Control Flex
- Karcher K4 vs Karcher HDS 5/11 U
- Karcher NT 65/2 Ap vs Numatic WV470
- Karcher BR 30/4 C vs Numatic TT4045G
- Karcher HD 5/12 CX Plus vs Karcher K5 Power Control Flex
- Karcher HDS 5/11 U vs Draper Tools 230V Pressure Washer, 2200W, 165Bar (03095)
- Karcher K4 vs Karcher HD 5/12 CX Plus
- Karcher NT 65/2 Ap vs Numatic NRV240
- Karcher BR 30/4 C vs Truvox Multiwash PRO 240
- Karcher HD 5/12 CX Plus vs Karcher HDS 5/11 U
- Karcher NT 65/2 Ap vs Truvox Valet Battery Upright II
How Karcher compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Karcher.
UK companies hiring and selling Karcher
6 listed companies mention Karcher.Contact them directly - GetBrent charges no booking fee.
Pro Tool Hire London
London, Maida Hill · W9 2**
Karcher near you
Places where we list three or more companies carrying Karcher, ranked.
Other makes
GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Karcher dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Karcher. The Karcher name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.