Head to head
Karcher K5 Power Control Flex vs Rhino TQ3
The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning. The Rhino TQ3 is a 110v infrared site heater.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Karcher K5 Power Control Flex | Rhino TQ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 12.4 kg (without accessories) | 19.5kg (110V, net) |
| Max pressure | 20-145 bar | - |
| Max flow rate | 500 l/h | - |
| Area performance | 40 sq m per hour | - |
| Power | - | 2 x 1.1kW infrared halogen lamps |
| Output | - | 7506 BTU |
| Dimensions | - | 500 x 460 x 1000mm (L,H,D) |
Sources: Karcher K5 Power Control Flex, Rhino TQ3. 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 TQ3 if...
A site heater used to warm people and dry out enclosed spaces on construction sites, run on a 110V site supply as UK site safety rules require.
Listed by
- RF Plant Hire Ltd - Brentwood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex and the Rhino TQ3?
The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning; the Rhino TQ3 is a 110V infrared site heater.
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