From the manufacturer
Kärcher K 3 Horizontal
For occasional use
The Kärcher K 3 Horizontal pressure washer is ideal for occasional use. With a pressure of up to 120 bar, adjustable Vario Power spray lance and dirt blaster, it reliably removes light dirt from cars, gardens or patios. The device is compact and lightweight and can be easily carried to where it needs to be used and then stowed away afterwards to save space. Accessories such as the hose, cable and spray lance can be attached directly onto the device.
EP –
Powerful despite it’s size and easily stored. Very easy to use and a quick and easy way to clean patios, garden furniture, cars etc
Anonimous –
Cleaning patio, good to use,easy to store,not too expensive.
R. Williams –
It’s powerful as expected though let’s be honest, there not exactly packed with tech, pretty simple devices. You’d think a brand with this reputation they’d concentrate on making their product better quality, easier to use?My only two gripes are where the high pressure hose joins the main unit and the lance, they use these little plastic c-clips instead of a quick relese system. I think the idea is you “simply” squeeze and pull the clip to remover the hose. Well, I buggered if I can do it, I have to resort to using a screwdriver to pull the c-clip off. This c-clip is small & flimsy, pathetic little thing and I’d put money on the fact one will break before too long. OK, replacements are cheap but that’s not the point.The other thing is the high pressure hose doesn’t uncoil properley & lay flat, it’s too stiff. very annoying. grrrrrr.
Jamie H –
A nice compact version of the k3.Received this pressure washer today and first impressions are nothing short of excellent.This pressure washer came nicely boxed and because this is a compact version, the cardboard box wasn’t big at all so it makes the process of discarding the cardboard nice and easy.Upon opening the box, the instructions and warranty information are what greeted me first. If I register this pressure washer, Karcher themselves will protect me for general component failure for 24 months which is reassuring and nice to have. The instructions are a little vague. I find the instructions, especially the photos a little confusing. However, I personally had no issues with this pressure washer due to having previous experience with other Karcher pressure washes so the instructions were not needed for myself.The power cable supplied (5m) was more than enough for myself. I love the feature of storing the power cable at the bottom of the pressure washer. It makes it so easy to transport. The hose length I did not measure but, it looks like a pretty standard hose length for a pressure washer. The hose itself comes coiled up for packaging purposes so, on my first use I spent a few minutes making sure the hose was extended fully without kinks to prolong the life of the hose but it feels nice and strong.In my photos you can see where the hose connects on both the pressure washer and the gun. Both the yellow and grey clips operate the same at each end. I personally know these clips have been designed for a long time now and I think an update would be nice. They are intended to be squeezed to release the clips to attach the hose however, I found I had to pull the clips off using the lip. I do not intend of removing the hose after every use so I personally haven’t got an issue but if I wanted to remove the hose after every use, I would probably order some spare clips just incase.In the box is a black tap connector. This just simply screws on underneath where the grey C clip connector is. My hose then just clipped on like most other water garden tools and accessories without any issues or signs of a water leak. I have found no water leaks as of yet.Before I connected my pressure washer to power and turned it on, I connected the water and activated the trigger gun. I did this to release any air locks that may be in the system prior to use before power is introduced which will help the motor last much longer. I operate the gun until a nice flow of water without any spitting is all that remains.This is my first pressure washer without wheels. What did I think? LOADS better. I’ve always been a big believer in having wheels will make it easier. It really doesn’t. In my experience, all that happens is once the garden hose, power cable or pressure lance reaches its limits, the pressure washer fell over. NOT WITH THIS ONE. Because the pressure washer is designed to sit on the floor in one position, if the cable or a hose is at its limit, that’s it. You don’t move. You resolve the problem, without damaging anything. I think this version of a pressure washer is so much easier to work with. Yes, you might have to spend slightly more time moving it into a better position but, I would choose this any day of the week instead of risking damaging an expensive pressure washer. The handle feels very strong and long lasting and I personally have no issue with the weight of this pressure washer.I previously had a k2 and I can confirm this pressure washer is the tiniest bit better at removing dirt so it does make jobs slightly easier but that was to be expected with having a slightly bigger motor than the k2.I’ve used this pressure washer to clean my conservatory, slabs, brick wall & my car. It has been more than powerful enough to tackle every single job.I have not used the included suction hose so I cannot comment on this part however, I personally like to use a separate attachment bottle if I want to use cleaning detergents to make my jobs easier at lifting stubborn dirt.For the price I paid, I think it was very fair and competitive.It’s a 10/10 from me folks!
cretanmel –
The paving slabs leading up to my house had got very grimey and grey. My old power washer had packed up so ordered the Karcher K3 horizontal which is similar to what I’ve used in another house. This model is even better as it has storage places for the gun, wands, cable and pressure piping on the body. It’s very compact and easy to move while power washing. The dirt blaster wand literally blasted the dirt off the paving slabs effortlessly and I cleaned the whole path and the adjacent car-sized drive in about 30-45 minutes. I cleaned up with the other wand provided and with a quick sweep the paving slabs now look almost new again. Very satisfied with this nifty, powerful and compact power washer.
Loco –
I had the K4 for years until it suddenly stop working for no reason – it was always fairly big take it out and store it. It was then that i decided to try a mote handheld one.It is compact and small, yet very powerful. You can use the old 4k accessories – so well worth it!One downside is the soap hose , not very convenient use but you dont need specific bottle size etc.Well worth it this product! It is powerful enough.
Wiley Cooper –
Ideal for DIY work, small and compact but delivers 120 bar pressure at nozzle.
Koala –
Utilised for washing house externally and driveway and absolutely fantastic