Karcher K 5.85 Pressure Washer Review

The Karcher K 5.85 M is Karcher’s most durable electric Pressure Washer to be used at home. It Is made with a very durable aluminum pump and this unit is supposed to be able to withstand the rigorous usage at home and delivers 1850 PSI which is almost 40 times a normal garden hose. The K 5.85 M comes with an extremely reliable induction motor which is said to last up to three times longer than a standard universal motor. The K 5.85 M is equipped with two spray bad. The DirtBlaster Spray Wand helps increase the effective pressure of the pump by 50% and is great for tough jobs. The Vario Power Spray Wand allows you to adjust the pressure of the water flow on the fly.


  • Karcher K 5.85 M Plus Electric Pressure Washer Features
  • The trigger gun has a total stop function which means that the machine will only run if you spray effectively reducing the noise and power consumption.
  • The trigger gun has a child safety lock too. The hose reel helps reduce the clean up time and extends the life of the hose by protecting it.
  • The K 5.85 M is equipped with an onboard detergent tank.
  • The K 5.85 M’s ergonomic design with a handle and wheels lead to easy maneuvering.


There is an optional water suction hose with the help of which you can draw water from a standing source such as bucket if a water faucet isn’t available.
The Karcher seems to exude some quality. The high pressure hose works well. Unlike most hose reels, the hose stays connected to the reel whether you wind it or unwind it. The power cord isn’t all that easy to store though. The garden hose connection isn’t the sturdiest part of the unit. Unless you take it easy, it might break off. The customer service of the Karcher is abysmal and most people complain of unnecessary hassles when it comes to dealing with them. The unit itself works well, but the problem is the customer service.

Most such units are made in China. However, this Karcher K 5.85 is made in Germany and the quality does show. The German Pressure Washer is among the first things which you are likely to notice. The large attachment nozzle for the pressure washer is made of brass. When you want to connect the hose, you need to spend a lot of time trying to connect the plastic coupled hose to it. It needs to be made of metal. Only a metal coupling works for these things. The GFI on the cord can be a huge block if you already have a GF on an outdoor outlet, which is quite common nowadays. The GFI on the washer will refuse to set. So you need to remember that this unit is supposed to work on a power outlet which is not activated with GFI. All this safety features are there because it is presumably German. Once you get it to work you’ll realize that it is reasonably quiet and comes with a fair deal of strength. Spend a little extra and get a better attachment. It’ll help you clean much larger areas with greater ease.