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Karcher K5 Power Control Flex vs Makita HR5212C
The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning. The Makita HR5212C is a 1,510 w sds-max rotary hammer with avt anti-vibration system.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Karcher K5 Power Control Flex | Makita HR5212C | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 12.4 kg (without accessories) | 11,9 kg |
| Max pressure | 20-145 bar | - |
| Max flow rate | 500 l/h | - |
| Area performance | 40 sq m per hour | - |
| Input power | - | 1510 W |
| Impact energy | - | 19.1 J |
| Max. drilling diameter in concrete | - | 52 mm |
Sources: Karcher K5 Power Control Flex, Makita HR5212C. 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 HR5212C if...
A heavy corded SDS-Max combi hammer for drilling and chipping in concrete and masonry. Used by groundworkers and builders for large anchor holes, core drilling and light breaking on UK sites.
Full HR5212C specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex and the Makita HR5212C?
The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning; the Makita HR5212C is a 1,510 W SDS-Max rotary hammer with AVT anti-vibration system.
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