The best pressure washers for your car

The washing unit from the Ukrainian brand 2E can impose worthy competition on venerable high-pressure washers. At the same time , purchasing a model does not affect the thickness of the wallet.

The device is tailored for a wide variety of tasks. It can be used to clean sidewalks and gutters from dirt, wash garden furniture and building facades, and keep terraces and garden tools clean. And most importantly, the 2E 2E-HPW2015 package includes everything you need to care for the body of vehicles.

The model is equipped with a long pressure hose (8 m), a convenient spray gun, an extension tube and a rich set of nozzles. The user is kindly provided with a fan nozzle and a spot dirt cutter, a foaming agent, a washing brush and a rotating wheel cleaning brush. The built-in reel for winding the high-pressure hose, telescopic handle and transport wheels add convenience to handling the sink.

The sink produces pressure from 100 to 150 bar, consuming water in a volume of up to 7.5 l/min. The pump of the washing unit is driven by a 2-kilowatt electric motor. The pump in the model's design is capable of pumping running water or drawing water from separate reservoirs. And although the manufacturer calls its brainchild low-noise, in reality the unit turned out to be just a little noisier than most of its “classmates” - this is the only insignificant minus of the wash.

Bosch products have long become a symbol of vaunted German reliability. This is once again confirmed by the example of the Bosch Universal Aquatak 130 high-pressure washer from the consumer segments of the washing unit society.

The purpose of the model lies in cleaning vehicles, various surfaces in summer cottages and garden plots, garden tools and equipment from dirt. Its work is driven by a 1700-watt electric motor, which ensures the productivity of the metal pump at a level of about 380 l/hour. The self-priming pump of the washer is strong enough to supply water under pressure up to 130 bar.

Bosch Universal Aquatak 130 organizes water intake both from pipelines of water supply systems and from external tanks in the manner of rain barrels, buckets or canisters. The main thing is not to forget to install a coarse water filter at the inlet to remove mechanical particles, which can lead to premature failure of the pump. The high pressure hose to the unit is 5 meters long.

One of the main characters of the mini-wash is the 3-in-1 universal nozzle at the tip of the “tail” of the spray gun with the Autostop system. By turning its “head”, you can select the type of water jet : fan spray, rotating jet and compact jet to eliminate the most stubborn contaminants. A 450 ml foam bottle (chemicals are poured into it) will help you deal with dried-on dirt with a bang. Finally, for ease of movement, transport wheels and an ergonomic handle have been introduced into the design of the sink.

Garden equipment under the Swedish brand Stiga has been produced since the 50s of the last century. At first it was all lawn mowers, but now the brand’s assortment includes an offer for any need. For example, the compact Stiga HPS 110 mini washer is well suited for keeping your garden plot, garden tools and car clean.

The digital index of the model indicates the maximum pressure of the water jet at the outlet of the spray gun (110 bar). A 1.4-kilowatt electric motor helps to achieve this value, setting the pace of operation of the aluminum pump. In an hour, up to 390 liters of water are pumped through it, the supply of which can be established directly from the water supply or from a separate container thanks to the self-priming function.

The compact and lightweight body of the washing unit (27.2x26.8x39.6 cm with a weight of about 6 kg) has on board grooves for attaching related accessories, a niche for “parking” the complete tank for detergent (300 ml) and horns for winding excess power cord. Out of the box, the washer comes with a 5-meter high-pressure hose, as well as a fan and mud nozzle for the gun.

You cannot get full foam using the so-called foam generator attachment. Rather, she makes soapy water, which, nevertheless, helps to cope with persistent stains. Considering its size and weight, the Stiga HPS 110 turned out to be one of the most delicious offers in the shelf of inexpensive mini-washers from renowned manufacturers of equipment for gardening.

Tools, garden equipment and high-pressure washers from Ryobi are in consistently high demand due to the winning combination of price and quality. The best confirmation of this in practice is the RY120PWA washing unit.

In the design of the model, everything is thought out to the smallest detail. The device is equipped with a comfortable handle, transport wheels and holders in the housing for the included accessories. The sink comes with two nozzles (fan and point to remove stubborn dirt deposits), a 5-meter-long pressure hose, and an ergonomic spray gun. And a capacious tank for cleaning chemicals with a volume of 900 ml was installed directly into the body.

The washing machine is powered by a 1600-watt electric motor. The torque from it is transmitted to an aluminum pump, which pumps the output pressure up to 120 bar. Pressurized water is supplied through a flexible hose in durable steel braid. In maximum performance mode, the pump pumps water in a volume of up to 7 l/min. Water is drawn from a garden hose or separate tanks.

The unit is powered from a household electrical outlet via a 5 m long wire. The prerogative of the model is cleaning dirt from paths and facades, washing garden tools and cars, removing dried-on dirt from bicycles or lawn mowers. And the high pressure washer copes with the assigned tasks perfectly.

The solid model Karcher K 5 WCM helps keep your garden area clean and is used for washing cars and a variety of waterproof surfaces.

The device belongs to the advanced segment of Karcher household sinks. The model is assembled in a tightly built case in a signature black and yellow color with a comfortable handle and transport wheels. The weight of the unit in full “outfit” is almost 14 kg, so wheels for transporting it will come in handy. The model’s body has built-in holders for a gun, pressure hose, complete nozzles and a power cord.

A powerful 2100 W electric motor with a water cooling system is installed inside the washing unit to avoid overheating. The productive pump of the model pumps water in a volume of over 8 l/min, and it also has the function of self-priming of standing water. By installing the Vario Power jet lance on the gun, the pressure force can be adjusted from a “soft” 20 bar to a “hard” 145 bar. And a spot mud cutter helps to overcome the most persistent deposits.

Separately, a small “tail” is removed from the sink body for suction of cleaning chemicals. The corresponding flexible tube is supposed to be inserted into a container with liquid detergent prepared in advance. The Karcher K 5 WCM impresses with its truly high-quality cleaning results, long service life, and quality of materials and assembly.