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Karcher K5 Power Control Flex vs Lagler Hummel
The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning. The Lagler Hummel is a belt sanding machine for wood floors.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Karcher K5 Power Control Flex | Lagler Hummel | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 12.4 kg (without accessories) | 79kg |
| Max pressure | 20-145 bar | - |
| Max flow rate | 500 l/h | - |
| Area performance | 40 sq m per hour | - |
| Motor power | - | 2.2kW |
| Sanding drum width | - | 200mm |
| Voltage | - | 230V / 50Hz |
| Belt size | - | 200mm x 750mm |
Sources: Karcher K5 Power Control Flex, Lagler Hummel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K5 Power Control Flex if...
The K5 sits in Karcher's mid-to-upper domestic range, bought outright by homeowners for regular patio, car and garden furniture cleaning rather than hired. It is frequently the model UK reviewers and retailers use as the benchmark domestic Karcher pressure washer.
Full K5 Power Control Flex specifications →Buy or hire the Hummel if...
The classic belt sander used to strip and refinish wood floors, in production since 1969 and still the reference machine flooring contractors and DIY renovators reach for. UK hire listings sometimes attribute it to Bona, the abrasives and finish brand, rather than its actual maker Lagler.
Full Hummel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex and the Lagler Hummel?
The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning; the Lagler Hummel is a belt sanding machine for wood floors.
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