Kärcher K 5 FC Electric Pressure Washer review

The Kärcher K 5 FC is the lightest wheeled washer we compared at 13.6 lb without accessories, and Kärcher rates it at 2000 PSI and 1.2 GPM. The pump is aluminum, which Kärcher says is built for longer cleaning sessions, and the box includes a 16.9 oz foam jet, so you can soap a car without buying a cannon. Nozzles are quick-connect 25°, 40°, turbo and detergent tips, and the gun and machine use standard M22 threads, a common connection size. The 25 ft hose and 35 ft cable match the reach of the Westinghouse ePX3500, and the trigger gun, lance, nozzles and hose store on the unit. There is no 0° or 15° tip in the list of included parts, which matters for stubborn stains. Kärcher's US online shop lists it at $269.99, which is $70 more than the Westinghouse ePX3500 at the same 2000 PSI rating.

Who it is for

car owners who want a light unit with a foam jet

Price

$269.99 on Kärcher's US online shop.

$269.99 Order number: 1.610-500.0
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• 2000 PSI and 1.2 GPM
• Aluminum pump material
• 13.6 lb without accessories
• 16.9 oz foam jet plus 25°, 40°, turbo and detergent nozzles
• 25 ft high-pressure hose and 35 ft power cable

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lightest wheeled washer on this list at 13.6 lb
• Strength: Foam jet included
• Strength: Integrated detergent suction hose and onboard cable storage
• Weakness: No 0° or 15° nozzle listed in the box
• Weakness: $269.99 is $70 more than the Westinghouse ePX3500 with the same 2000 PSI rating
• Weakness: Maximum water feed temperature is 104°F

Key facts

• Pressure: 2000 PSI
• Flow: 1.2 GPM
• Power: Corded electric, 120 V
• Weight: 13.6 lb
• Hose and cable: 25 ft hose, 35 ft cable
• Pump: Aluminum

Where it ranks

Kärcher K 5 FC Electric Pressure Washer is No. 5 in our Best Pressure Washers verdict.