13 best pressure washers by user reviews

Household appliances are very diverse, and almost any business operation that a person used to do manually before, has already invented technical means that make life easier for them to varying degrees. High pressure washers are one of the typical examples. With their help, you can quickly and efficiently wash the car, remove old paint from various surfaces, clean the area from small debris and much more. Expertex Exper.com analyzed the market and identified a number of current models that are optimally suitable for solving household and professional tasks.

High pressure washer which company choose

This kind of equipment places high demands on the “starting conditions” of quality. Therefore, unlike small household appliances, there are not many manufacturers capable of doing something really good on this topic. Most of these brands are well known. We will briefly remind you what each of them is, and where exactly each series is collected.

1. Champion is a Russian trademark of garden equipment, founded in 2005. Own brand of the St. Petersburg company "Wald". The products are a “hodgepodge” in a good way - trimming lines are supplied from France, lubricants from the USA, and files for sharpening chains from India and Europe. Assembly of finished units is carried out in China.

2. Bosch is a German company that does not need a special presentation. Products manufactured worldwide. As for the two models of sinks that fell into the rating, they are going in China.

3. ELITECH is a Russian brand of power tools, garden machinery and equipment. Appeared on the market for the first time in 2008. Belongs to the large distributor of the LIT Trading power tool. Most of the products are made in China and some in Belarus.

4. KARCHER is another well-recognized brand. It is the world's largest manufacturer of household and professional cleaning equipment. Production facilities of the company are located in a number of countries. In Russia, the equipment is mainly brought from Germany, Italy and China.

5. Stihl is a trademark of garden machinery, tools for forestry, agriculture and construction. It has almost a century of history and is renowned for impeccable quality and durability. Productions are located in different countries, washing collected mostly in China.

6. Lavor Pro - the brand belongs to the Italian concern Lavor Wash, founded in 1975. Under this brand a wide range of versatile cleaning equipment is produced. Production facilities are located in Italy itself and several other countries.

7. Interskol is a Russian company engaged in the production, sale and servicing of power tools. Founded in 1991 on the basis of a profile institute. Owns four own factories: one each in Spain and Russia, and two in China - in Shanghai and Jinhua.

8. Portotecnica is an Italian brand of cleaning equipment, founded in 1977. The best achievement of the company's engineers are precisely high pressure washers. Production is carried out at factories in Italy itself.

Top best pressure washers rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best cheap pressure washers up to 10 000 rubles	1	Champion HP6300	9695 RUB.
	2	Bosch AQT 35-12	7070 RUB.
	3	ELITECH M 1800 RK	7730 RUB.
	4	Bosch AQT 33-11	4580 RUB.
The best household high-pressure washers in the middle price segment	1	Stihl RE 128 Plus	22500 RUB.
	2	Lavor Pro Vertigo 28	24990 RUB.
	3	KARCHER K 7 Compact	30290 RUB.
	4	Interskol AM-130 / 2500V	-
	5	Elitech M 2500 IRKBC	11200 RUB.
The best professional car wash	1	Portotecnica Elite 2840 T	56990 RUB.
	2	KARCHER HD 9 / 20-4 M	99990 RUB
	3	Stihl RE 163 PLUS	43990 RUB.
	4	Portotecnica Royal Press DSPL 3060 T	82990 rub.

The best cheap pressure washers up to 10 000 rubles

Let's start with the most affordable, but quite workable models that are applicable in the household, in conditions of small construction on a private site and for other purposes not industrial scale. Our experts considered the following models worthy of attention: Champion HP6300, ELITECH M 1800 RK and two Bosch models - AQT 35-12 and AQT 33-11.

For all the sinks of the budget group, the general characteristics are as follows:

1. metal pump;

2. Electrical engine;

3. 220/230 V mains supply;

4. availability of shipping wheels (except Bosch AQT 33-11);

5. built-in use of detergent;

6. water intake from the tank is provided.

Champion HP6300

Rating: 4.7

The Russian high pressure washer of the Chinese assembly Champion HP6300 is the most expensive compared to other low-end models, but it has an important difference - the motor power is 2.4 kW, and in some models all 3 kW. This brings the model to semi-professional sinks. The weight of the model is also far from amateur - 25 kg, but users do not complain about this.

The declared pressure is up to 225 bar, but according to user feedback, the real figure is much lower, and this is noted as a flaw and misleading. On the other hand, there are practically no complaints of pressure drop during the operation of water intake, whereas in other low-cost washers it is a very characteristic feature. Probably affects the high power of the engine. Water consumption is very significant - up to 420 liters per hour, but most of the buyers are ready for this. The maximum inlet water temperature is 50 ° С.

Included with the unit are a 5 m long hose (some users of this length are small), a standard 3 in 1 nozzle with mode switching, a detergent tank of 0.85 l. The length of the power cord - 5 m, manual winding. Carrying handle fixed.

Users in their reviews emphasized the important advantage of this model - the "eternal" pump from silumin (aluminum alloy with silicon).

Bosch AQT 35-12

Rating: 4.6

The German sink of a high pressure of Bosch AQT 35-12 is made in China. This model is much more similar to the domestic one, both in power - 1.5 kW and in pressure - up to 120 bar. Water consumption is up to 350 liters per hour. Permissible maximum inlet water temperature 40 ° С

The length of the power cord and high-pressure hose here are similar to the Champion HP6300, and the VD hose causes the same complaints - there is not enough at least three meters in length so that the device does not have to be carried along when washing the car. True, the presence of a convenient retractable handle and wheels partially compensates for this inconvenience. The weight of the car wash is also incommensurable with the weight of the previous one - only 5.5 kg.

The gun is equipped with a universal nozzle, and there are already dissatisfied with such a decision, although it is quite common.A small but significant percentage of users would still prefer separate nozzles for each configuration of the jet.

This model is available at a price not least due to the minimum configuration. All additional accessories will have to be purchased separately, such as a foam generator, a nozzle for washing terraces, an angle nozzle for washing wheel bays, a brush nozzle, and so on. As for the availability of all these parts on sale, opinions are mostly not the most positive.

Prices: 5750 - 9651 rub.

ELITECH M 1800 RK

Rating: 4.5

Russian car wash ELITECH M 1800 RK is made in China. It is slightly more powerful (1.8 kW - engine power) and more productive (up to 140 bar pressure, water consumption - up to 400 liters per hour) Bosch AQT 35-12, but almost twice as heavy - 9.6 kg. Water inlet temperature is not higher than 40 ° С.

The 5 meter high pressure hose causes exactly the same complaints from users as the two previous models. Only motorists complain - they do not have enough hose length to go around the car from all sides, not carrying the car wash behind them.

The design of the sink provides a reel with a handle for winding the hose, and its presence is emphasized in the official description as an advantage. In fact, the coil is completely useless, in this almost all users are unanimous.

Good reviews are caused by the full compliance of the declared capacity with the real performance indicators. Isolated cases of insufficient power subsequently turned out to be a consequence of low voltage in the power grid, which is typical of summer houses and houses in the private sector.

Prices: 5230 - 7799 rub.

Bosch AQT 33-11

Rating: 4.5

The most minimalist car wash from the budget group is Bosch AQT 33-11. It is also the cheapest and most powerless. The electric motor consumes 1.3 kW, developing pressure up to 110 bar. Nominal water consumption at the same time should be 330 liters per hour, but very many users say a clear overrun. The maximum permissible water inlet temperature is 40 ° C.

This is the most compact and easy car wash in our ranking. It weighs only 3.8 kg, is equipped with a fixed handle for carrying and does not need wheels. Its weak point is a very short high-pressure hose - only 3 meters. In the extended configuration Car Wash is extended 5-meter hose, but judging by the reviews on previous models, this will also not be enough. It makes sense to look for such a complete set, as in this case you will also get a mud mill, a 90-degree nozzle for cleaning the bottom and wheel arches, and Bosch brand microfiber as a nice bonus.

“Native” foam nozzle in this model is completely non-functional, so you will need to buy another one from Bosch competitors. So, in any case, do so many users. As for the suction hose, it will have to be bought in any case, since it is not provided as standard equipment.

Prices: 4003 - 6490 rubles.

Rating the best household high-pressure washers in the middle price segment

Now consider high pressure washers, which are more powerful and functional than the budget group. Some of them are even officially positioned as professional ones, but due to a combination of factors, they still fail to “hold out” a little. Our experts identified as many as five models in this category: Stihl RE 128 Plus, Lavor Pro Vertigo 28, KARCHER K 7 Compact, Interskol AM-130 / 2500V and Elitech M 2500 IRKBC.

The combining characteristics of the listed washers are similar to the general properties of the budget group (metal pump, electric motor, etc.).

Stihl RE 128 Plus

Rating: 4.9

The compact sink of the German Stihl RE 128 Plus trademark is made in China. It is a powerful unit (2.3 kW) capable of producing guaranteed water pressure up to 150 bar with a flow rate of 500 liters per hour. The maximum allowable inlet water temperature is 60 ° C.

Water is supplied through a 9-meter high pressure hose. Hose length is not a record, but still receives high marks from buyers, motorists. The gun is equipped with a fairly high-quality nozzle, giving the "right" jet. As for the penokomplekt, which is included in the standard set, according to customers, it does not fulfill its functions at all. This illness of the majority of sinks affected even Stihl products, which are famous for their quality. Therefore, penokomplekt need to buy separately.

The sink is equipped with a thermal relay that protects it from overheating and is quite demanding on the cable section of the electrical extension cord. The standard power cord has a length of 5 meters, manual winding.

In general, customers are satisfied with this model also due to ergonomics - there are a lot of reviews that mark the particular convenience of using Stihl RE 128 Plus.

Lavor Pro Vertigo 28

Rating: 4.8

Lavor Pro Vertigo 28 - Italian pressure washer, produced in the native plant of the concern LavorWash. Already the place of production is the confidence of many buyers, and in general, deservedly so.

The unit is slightly more powerful and productive than the previous one - 2.8 kW power consumption, pressure up to 180 bar and 510 liters per hour water consumption. The pump drive system is axial, the pump body is made of silumin.

The scope of delivery of the sink includes a set of nozzles (standard, fan, brush, rotor brush) and fine filters. An 8 meter high pressure hose is wound onto a spool.

A lot of positive feedback is the compactness of this model, although its dimensions at 60x40.5x40.5 cm can not be called too outstanding in terms of compactness. Its weight is also more than palpable - 22 kg.

Distinct claims to the quality and functionality of this model from an ordinary user, judging by the reviews, does not arise. The only thing - many regret the lack of sales of accessories and spare parts.

KARCHER K 7 Compact

Rating: 4.8

The KARCHER K 7 Compact high pressure washer, in contrast to previous models from Stihl and Bosch, is manufactured in Germany itself, and this has a very positive effect on its quality. The fact of the German assembly receives positive positive marks from real users.

Dimensions of the device are 55.2x33.3x29 cm, and weight - 17.1 kg. This unit is even more powerful than the Lavor Pro Vertigo 28 - 3 kW. The 3-piston axial pump develops pressure in the range from 20 to 160 bar with water flow up to 600 liters per hour. The maximum permissible water temperature is 60 ° C.

The manufacturer did not stint on a regular high-pressure hose - its length is as much as 10 m. It is wound on a fixed holder. Sink is equipped with a standard nozzle and a mud mill. Included are fine filters.

The KARCHER K 7 Compact is not originally bundled with a regular foam nozzle. Given that in many models such an accessory is often completely unsuitable for normal foaming, one would not pay attention to it. But users are still unhappy with this, expecting more from KARCHER, especially since the purchase of a separate foaming agent will cost about 10% of the cost of the entire wash.

KARCHER K 7 Compact has one more feature - high demands on a sufficient and stable supply voltage.If there are problems with this, it is imperative that a stabilizer is also required, otherwise the washing will not correspond to the declared characteristics.

Interskol AM-130 / 2500V

Rating: 4.7

The washing of the Russian brand Interskol AM-130 / 2500V is made in China at its own plant of a domestic company.

Engine power is 2.5 kW, a pump with a brass body develops pressure up to 170 bar with water consumption up to 468 liters per hour. Due to the brass pump, this model is perhaps the heaviest of those represented in the rating - 29.2 kg.

The device is equipped with a system to protect the motor from overheating with automatic shutdown. Separate "chip" Interskol AM-130 / 2500V - built-in water heating. In addition, users notice that the engine works at 100% - when working "from a bucket" the water pressure practically does not fall.

Of the accessories included is a standard universal nozzle, but there is no foam generator. There is no provision for disabling the supply of detergent during operation. The last two circumstances cause negative feedback.

Oddly enough, the reason for discontent is also the rather long 8-meter high pressure hose. Many motorists and this length is not enough.

Elitech M 2500 IRKBC

Rating: 4.6

The Russian car wash of the Elitech M 2500 IRKBC is made in China, like the previous copy from Interskol, but in terms of design and functionality, this model looks weaker.

Engine power is similar to the previous model - 2.5 kW, provides pressure up to 170 bar with water consumption up to 440 liters per hour. The maximum inlet water temperature is 40 ° С. Dimensions of the device - 86.8x30x33 cm, weight - 21.1 kg.

What is good in this model is a large performance margin, just as Interskol AM-130 / 2500V manifests itself - when working with water intake from the tank, the pressure drops insignificantly.

Among the shortcomings is the obviously short VD hose - 5 m, an inconvenient water supply and the inability to connect third-party nozzles without a “file completion”.

What else is strange - serious omissions in the instructions. Thus, the manual does not indicate how to switch modes between weak and strong pressure (and it does not even say that such a possibility exists at all), and also not a word that detergent is supplied only with low pressure.

The best professional car wash

And the last group - the most powerful, high-performance car wash, applicable for professional use. Almost all of the specimens presented need to be connected to a 380/400 V three-phase power grid. expert.bigbadmole.com/en/ specialists have identified such interesting models in this segment: KARCHER HD 9 / 20-4 M, Stihl RE 163 PLUS and two Portotecnica models - “Royal Press DSPL 3060 T and Elite 2840 T.

Portotecnica Elite 2840 T

Rating: 5.0

Italian professional car wash Portotecnica Elite 2840 T is made in Italy itself. It is a powerful unit that consumes 5.3 kW and is able to maintain water pressure in the range from 30 to 190 bar with a water consumption of 780 liters per hour. For this model to work, it is necessary to connect to the mains with a voltage of 380 V. The maximum inlet water temperature is 50 ° C.

The unit is equipped with a reliable engine with a crank drive mechanism. The pump body is made of brass, the pistons are ceramic. Taking into account the peculiarities of the mechanism, this model has an impressive weight of 44 kg and is quite overall - 81x43x74 cm.

The hose of VD has a length of 10 meters, for the detergent a reservoir in the case of the apparatus is allocated. Tank capacity - 7.5 liters.

In general, the model is reliable and has a significant margin of performance, if not for one “but” - a clearly unsuitable factory oil, which negates the entire potential reliability and durability of the device. Users noticed that from the very beginning, standard oil should be replaced with good motor synthetics.

Another nuance that looks more like a wish, but is still listed in negative feedback - the lack of a thermal valve that could discharge water when it is heated in the pump.

KARCHER HD 9 / 20-4 M

Rating: 4.9

Sink KARCHER HD 9 / 20-4 M - a bright sample of German quality, power and reliability. Produced in Germany itself. The dimensions of the sink are 94.2x49x50.3 cm, weight is 55 kg, and the length of the HP hose is 10 meters.

The model operates on 380/400 V mains, power consumption is 8.4 kW. With such power, the unit is able to develop water pressure up to 200 bar. Water consumption is impressive - up to 900 liters per hour.

The gun is equipped with a nozzle with a three-position nozzle. The Servo Control allows you to conveniently change the pressure and flow of water directly from the gun. The SwitchChem cleaning agent dosing system allows you to work with two cleaning agents and alternate them quickly.

Users of a very high opinion about the ergonomics KARCHER HD 9 / 20-4 M and ease of use. In particular, the gun minimizes the force of holding the lever by using the force of recoil of the jet.

Long service life of the device provides a 3-piston axial pump with a brass cylinder head.

Stihl RE 163 PLUS

Rating: 4.8

German washing machine VD Stihl RE 163 PLUS is made in China. This is the most modest power model in this group, but still it is considered professional. That is why the power supply from 220/230 V in this case can be considered an advantage.

It consumes 3.3 kW of washing, providing pressure up to 160 bar and consuming water up to 650 liters per hour. The maximum permissible water inlet temperature is 60 ° C. Equipped with a 2 liter detergent tank. The device weighs 27.6 kg.

The standard nozzle is quite satisfied with the configuration of the jets, but the regular frother habitually disappoints.

What is exceptional about this model is the elongated 12 meter hose winding onto the spool. Motorists for the most part delighted. The only thing - a textile hose, and it does not suit everyone.

Portotecnica Royal Press DSPL 3060 T

Rating: 4.7

And finally, the most productive car wash in our rating is Portotecnica Royal Press DSPL 3060 T. This “monster” is powered from the mains of 380-400 V, consumes 7 kW of power, is able to maintain water pressure from 30 to 215 bar with water consumption up to 960 liters at one o'clock.

The drive system is based on a crank mechanism. The pump housing is made of brass. The material of the pistons is cermet. The engine speed is 1,400 rpm. All this stuff is enclosed in a case with dimensions of 87x51x77 cm and weighs 67 kg.

A standard HP hose has a length of 8 meters, but this model has an additional option - a 20-meter hose with a reel for reeling.

The model is equipped with an overheat protection system with automatic shutdown.

Similar to the model Portotecnica Elite 2840 T, there is the problem of the manufacturer’s strange economy in oil. It is this that causes inexplicably frequent breakdowns, as for such a good model. Therefore, users recommend changing the oil to good motor synthetics on the first day.

What high pressure washer to buy

1. Of the budget models of household sinks cheapest - Bosch AQT 33-11. But the price in this case is a poor guideline, since you still have to splurge on another foamy nozzle and water intake hose (if necessary). The Bosch AQT 35-12 model has unconvincing advantages at a significantly higher price, while the Champion HP6300 is too lame with the quality of everything in a row, except for claims of professionalism. Against the background of these models, the Russian ELITECH M 1800 RK looks surprisingly good.

2. In the average price segment, the Elitech M 2500 IRBCS receives the most negative, and quite objectively. KARCHER K 7 Compact - quality, but capricious. Stihl RE 128 Plus - very good, but expensive. In terms of a combination of factors, including price, Italian Lavor Pro Vertigo 28 looks best.

3. In the group of professional models, the situation is as follows. If there is no three-phase power supply, but the best possible performance is needed, only Stihl RE 163 PLUS is suitable here without options. If, on the contrary, it is intended to operate the washing on an industrial scale, the best option is the Portotecnica Royal Press DSPL 3060 T. It is almost equivalent to it in terms of the main characteristics of KARCHER HD 9 / 20-4 M, but it is much more expensive. Portotecnica Elite 2840 T is relatively inexpensive for its class and generally a good “workhorse”.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.