The best pressure washer - Karcher, Bosch, Kolner or Huter?

Usually, when choosing a pressure washer for a home or any business, you first need to get acquainted with how powerful it is. This parameter determines whether the device can rid the vehicle of dirt without the use of detergent. If you are going to use the device only a few times a year to wash a car, then Stihl, Huter, and any other model will suit you. But if you plan to wash a van or truck, then it is better to consider buying Huter or at least Kolner.

As you can see from the accompanying table, STIHL has a modest amount of power. It produces water at a pressure not exceeding 120 bar. Usually, much more affordable models have this parameter. As for competitors in the same price segment, most often they give out water from their hose at a pressure one and a half times higher. In this regard, only Karcher upsets - this sink should also not be used for professional purposes, when a tractor driver can contact you.

All modern mini-sinks have a similar design. Usually they take water from the main water supply, for which a special hose is used. However, this option may not be acceptable, especially if the device is purchased for use somewhere in the country. That is why many manufacturers are introducing the possibility of taking water from a tank or some kind of reservoir.

Among the models we have chosen, only Calm is connected exclusively to the water supply. However, even he can carry out water intake from a conditional barrel. Just for this, you will need to purchase an additional accessory, estimated at 3-5 thousand rubles. As for Karcher, Huter and other manufacturers, they complete their products with everything you need so that you do not experience any inconvenience.

It should be noted that not all mini-sinks can be safely used in tandem with hot water. Usually they have a certain limitation on the temperature of the incoming water. In this case it is 40°C. Only Huter and Bort can easily withstand water temperatures up to 50°C.

Since we are comparing mid-range high pressure washers for the home, it is easy to guess that they have a high-quality pump at their disposal. It is impossible to find fault with its service life. In most cases, aluminum was used for its manufacture. It makes this structural element both reliable and light. Even more interesting came the creators of Bort BHR-2500R-PRO. They used silumin, an alloy of aluminum and silicon. Karcher followed a similar path.

The pump determines how much water will be sent to the car or any other object that needs to be cleaned of dirt. Karcher is able to boast of the highest parameter. BOSCH and Kolner are very close to it. However, this can only be considered a plus if you are going to use the minisink for professional purposes. If you operate the device only a couple of times a year somewhere in the country, then less efficient models will suit you.

If you are purchasing a minisink for your home, then you should definitely be interested in how much possession of the device will affect your wallet. Electricity is nowhere free - neither in the city, nor in the country.That is why many buyers are interested in Stihl products. It usually consumes the least amount of electricity. In the case of the minisink we have chosen, this is only 1.7 kW. This allows you not to worry about how high-quality electrical wiring is located within the walls of your country house.

If we talk about Kolner and Huter, they have the highest power consumption. However, this is not to be seriously feared. The fact is that the process, in the case of their use, lasts less (water supplied under high pressure copes with the elimination of dirt much more efficiently).

Let's bring the conversation back to performance. The higher this parameter, the more water you spend every minute. That is why in some cases it is better to purchase Bort, STIHL or Huter, which have a slightly lower parameter than their competitors.

If our comparison were about inexpensive pressure washers, then we would definitely complain about the short hose, the lack of wheels and other troubles. Fortunately, the design of mid-budget models is much more thoughtful. Only Kolner saved even on the high-pressure hose. Fortunately, this problem is solved by buying a longer accessory. To store it in four cases out of six, a coil is used. However, the holder in STIHL and KARCHER also does not cause any particular complaints.

If we continue talking about ease of use, then we can not fail to note the presence of sufficiently large wheels in all sinks. Simplifies transportation and a massive handle. The only pity is that some mini-sinks turned out to be very heavy. In particular, the weight of the unit from the German company BOSCH reaches 21.1 kg. If you're going to be delivering a pressure washer with your car from time to time, it's best to look at lighter competitors.

Some of the models we have reviewed are able to please with a number of useful technologies. For example, STIHL has implemented a hose protection against twisting. And in all devices there is protection of the engine from overheating. Also, all mini-sinks allow the use of detergent. BOSCH has the most capacious capacity for it (the volume reaches 0.5 l). Among the shortcomings, we note the network cable tanning at Karcher already at a temperature of + 10 ° C.

As mentioned above, STIHL forces you to buy a separate hose for taking water from the tank. Unfortunately, she also sells many nozzles separately. This can also be said about the Huter miniwash, which also provides basically only basic functionality. That is why Karcher products are in much higher demand.Included with it you will receive a mud cutter and some other accessories. This means that the minisink will do its job perfectly even without detergent.

Together with Kolner KHPW 2600FSPR you will receive a foam generator. In the case of many other pressure washers, you have to buy it separately. And this despite their low cost! The exception to the rule is BOSCH. The product of this German manufacturer is also sharpened for use in professional car washes, so both a foam and a fan nozzle are supplied with it. In addition, you will only have to think about buying a network cable extension - it is possible that the standard five meters may not be enough for you.

If you try, even now you can find a high-pressure washer in stores for 10-13 thousand rubles. This is a budget option, towards which those who are not going to use such a device every week are looking. However, specifically for this comparison, we have chosen significantly more advanced models. They implement the best technologies available to their manufacturers. As a result, even for a simple Kolner, you will have to pay 14-15 thousand rubles. The German-Chinese company Bort estimates its creation in the same amount.

STIHL products are the most expensive now. There is a feeling that the manufacturer is leaving our market, and now its remnants are being sold in online stores. It is not recommended to buy such a mini-sink for 43 thousand rubles - for this money I would like to get a high-pressure washer with fewer restrictions. It is better to take BOSCH AdvancedAquatak 150, which will not make you think about buying additional accessories. Or Karcher K 5 Basic, which is a real hit. This manufacturer, by the way, has a large number of service centers, so you don’t even need to be afraid of any breakdown.

At the end of our material, we traditionally try to understand which purchase will be more profitable. Let's say right away that it all depends on how exactly you are going to operate the minisink. If you plan to leave it in a country house, where you visit only once a month, and even then only in the summer, then you can take any model. Even the cheapest one. In this case, only the absence of a foam generator will upset you. But no one bothers to buy it separately - it will definitely not become a burden on the family budget.

Judging by the average rating, the best choice is to buy a Bort mini-sink. She also became the winner in the largest number of nominations. However, you yourself can notice that the difference with some competitors turned out to be insignificant.Therefore, we will by no means dissuade you from buying a Karcher or a much cheaper Kolner. Huter, which has the most powerful engine, is also able to please you.