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Karcher K5 Power Control Flex vs Stihl TS 440
The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning. The Stihl TS 440 is a petrol cut-off machine with electronic water control for 350 mm wheels.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Karcher K5 Power Control Flex | Stihl TS 440 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 12.4 kg (without accessories) | 11.1 kg |
| Max pressure | 20-145 bar | - |
| Max flow rate | 500 l/h | - |
| Area performance | 40 sq m per hour | - |
| Displacement | - | 66.7 cm3 |
| Power | - | 3.20 kW |
| Cutting wheel | - | 350 mm |
Sources: Karcher K5 Power Control Flex, Stihl TS 440. 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 TS 440 if...
A hand-held petrol cut-off saw for construction and civil engineering, with a wheel brake and electronic water control. Used by groundworkers and utilities crews for cutting concrete, kerbs and paving.
Full TS 440 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Karcher K5 Power Control Flex and the Stihl TS 440?
The Karcher K5 Power Control Flex is a domestic electric pressure washer for patios, cars and outdoor cleaning; the Stihl TS 440 is a petrol cut-off machine with electronic water control for 350 mm wheels.
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