Performance Pressure Washers

High Performance Commercial Pressure Washers

For effective cleaning of factories, commercial vehicles, and agricultural machinery a high performance pressure washer is required. For removal of built up grease and oils it is neccessary to use a hot water type of cleaning machine.

In the Uk the most popular brand of hot water performance cleaner is the well known brand of Karcher. The models in Karcher’s range combine innovative features with user friendly design for outstanding cleaning results. As standard the units feature an easy press trigger control with a soft dampening system. The easy press trigger control means the trigger control can be held and operated with minimum effort, the water flow rate of the power washer can be varied by rotating a servo control which is on the trigger gun.

All the operating controls are easy to view on the karcher commercial pressure washers. The control panel on the cleaners is centrally mounted and features led indicators showing the current working status.

The soft dampening system is a built in feature which reduces pulsations in the pressure washers pumping system increasing the life of the internal working components and parts.

In the Karcher range of high performance cleaning machines their are several different ranges:

• The Compact Class
• The Medium Class
• Super Class

Several industrial rated machines feature in each class with different features and benefits as well as specifications for different applications and uses

Karcher Compact Class

HDS 550 C Eco

A high performance hot water cleaner with a water flow rate of 500 litres per hour. Water pressure of 100 bar. Maximum hot water temperature of 80 degrees centigrade. Diesel (for heating of water) consumption of 2.7 kg per hour. Diesel fuel tank capacity is 16 litres. Cleaning detergent capacity is 8 litres.

Karcher HDS550C weight is 84kg. Size of machine is 940mm x 600mm x 740mm

Standard equipment supplied with the Karcher HDS 550 C:

• Extended trigger gun
• 10 m of high pressure hose
• Power nozzle – two way spray nozzle 
• SDS system – not fitted to this model of power washer
• 550 mm lance
• High performance water burner unit

HDS 551 C Eco

A high performance hot water commercial pressure washer with a water flow rate of 530 litres per hour. Water pressure of 120 bar. Maximum hot water temperature of 80 degrees centigrade. Diesel (fuel for heating of water) consumption of 3.0 kg per hour. Diesel fuel tank capacity is 16 litres. Cleaning detergent tank capacity is 8 litres.

Karcher HDS551C weight is 84kg. Size of machine is 940mm x 600mm x 740mm

Standard equipment supplied with the Karcher HDS 551 C:

• Extended trigger gun
• 10 m of high pressure hose
• 550 mm lance
• Power nozzle – two way spray nozzle 
• SDS system – not fitted to this model of power washer
• High performance water burner unit – bio fuel diesel can be used from 10 degrees c upwards.

HDS 601 C Eco 110v

This very popular high performance hot water commercial pressure washer has a water flow rate which is adjustable between 290 litres per hour to 550 litres per hour. Water pressure (adjustable again on the HDS 601) of 30 to 90 bar. Maximum hot water temperature of 155 degrees centigrade allows the HDS601 power washer to effectively clean oil and greases making it the ideal unit for cleaning of vehicles, especially cars, motorcycles, vans, lorries, and commercial units. It is also suitable for cleaning of factory machinery. Diesel (fuel for heating of the water) consumption of 3.0 kg per hour. Diesel fuel tank capacity is 16 litres. Cleaning detergent tank capacity is 8 litres.

Karcher HDS601C (110 volt model) weight is 94kg. Size of machine is 940mm x 600mm x 740mm

Standard equipment supplied with the Karcher HDS 601 C:

• Easy press trigger gun (with adjustable water flow rate and pressure)
• 10 m of high pressure hose
• Power nozzle 
• 1050 mm spray lance
• SDS system
• High performance water burner unit – bio fuel diesel can be used from 10 degrees c upwards.

HDS 601 C Eco 240v

The Karcher HDS 601 (240v mains version) is one of the top selling commercial pressure washers in the UK. This very popular hot water pressure washer ( steam cleaner ) has a water flow rate which is adjustable between 290 litres per hour to 550 litres per hour. Water pressure (variable control) of 30 to 120 bar. Maximum hot water temperature of 155 degrees centigrade allows the HDS601 unit to effectively a wide range of materials including stone, timber, steel, and plastics. Diesel (fuel for heating of the water) consumption of 3.0 kg per hour. Diesel fuel tank capacity is 16 litres. Cleaning detergent tank capacity is 8 litres.

Karcher HDS601C (240 volt model) weight is 94kg. Size of machine is 940mm x 600mm x 740mm

Standard equipment supplied with the Karcher HDS 601 C (240 volt):

• Easy press trigger gun (with adjustable water flow rate and pressure)
• 10 m of high pressure hose
• Power nozzle 
• 1050 mm spray lance
• SDS system
• High performance water burner unit – bio fuel diesel can be used from 10 degrees c upwards.

Karcher Medium Class

In the medium class range are a selection of commercial cleaning machines which are packed with outstanding features making them the ideal choice for business users and contract cleaning companies looking for great value for money and strong performance. Although the karcher power washers in this range look modern with streamlined housings, underneath lies industrial components designed to make heavy duty cleaning simple and efficient. 

HDS 745-4 M Eco 110v

The HDS 745 (110v version) is a powerful unit designed for high performance. This hot water pressure washer ( steam cleaner ) has a water flow rate which is adjustable between 350 litres per hour to 700 litres per hour. Water pressure (variable control) of 30 to 90 bar. Maximum hot water temperature of 140 degrees centigrade allows the HDS745 unit to effectively steam clean a wide range of applications including factory clean up work, de-greasing of engineering machinery, removing mud, soil, and slurry from farm machinery, car valeting, construction site cleaning, and much more. Diesel (fuel for heating of the water) consumption of 4.3 kg per hour. Diesel fuel tank capacity is 25 litres. Cleaning detergent tank capacity is 20 litres.

The Karcher HDS745’s weight is 130kg. Size of machine is 1285mm x 690mm x 835mm

Standard equipment supplied with the Karcher HDS 745-4 (110 volt):

• Easy press trigger gun (with adjustable water flow rate and pressure)
• 10 m of hose
• Power nozzle 
• 1050 mm spray lance
• SDS system
• High performance water heater burner unit