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- Опубликовано: 16 янв 2023
- We test pressure washers from AVA, Kärcher, STIHL and Husqvarna. Watch to find out which one is best suited for you.
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Great review. I've got the K7 - not a professional machine I know but it also has the ability to draw water. For me that's really important because my mains water pressure is just not quite strong enough for the machine to work at full power. The solution- have the garden hose running into a big plastic bin and then have the Karcher draw water from the same bin- hey presto, Karcher operates at full pressure!!
Been using the same Nilfisk D130.4 for the last 7 years and it still performs extremely well!
Super great review, many thanks, good job, Helping us to choose. An old thing with the Kärcher that is worth knowing is that the threads of the detergent bottle have "Kärcher threads and size" so you have to buy their bottles, or simply refill a Kärcher bottle, depending on which of their washer model you may have
I have a ProKleen pressure washer and works great at 135 bar and draws water perfectly.
TIP....If you are going to draw water with a pressure washer then use a hose pipe with the biggest diameter as this will increase the pressure, something i learned recently when my usual pipe was frozen so i used a spare that had a bigger diameter. It literally doubled the pressure.
I've just bough the AVA Smart P60 and judging by the weight of it I'm pretty sure the lance is metal, covered by the honeycomb patterned ABS plastic. It's far too heavy to be only plastic. Fantastic machine for well under £300. All AVAs have the same lance.
The AVA also has a built in stubby gun for people that mostly use theirs for valeting/detailing. A feature that most other manufacturers sell separately. Combined with a 20 year warranty providing you either get it serviced every five years with them, or purchase a service kit and service it yourself, apparently at "no profit cost".
This is all very true 👍🏼
Great video, i love my Bosch GHP 5-65X 160bar. It compares directly with these washers in your video
Had an Ava evo 60 but it kept blowing the plug fuse so I bit the bullet and got a kranzle k7/122 TS, it’s a far superior machine even in build alone, I do like the concept of Ava and the warranty, hopefully they will get better with time and future development
I have one of Ava’s Go series, their portable machines, the most powerful P55 which compares to a Karcher K5. I feel the model selected for this test was not comparable to the Husqvarna and Stihl. If you had compared the master series P80 or the P90 ( if it has been released in the UK yet) which has an extending base which is more powerful would have given a more comparable test. You also failed to mention the hand trigger for car detailing. To anyone reading this watch Epic Automotive car detailing’s review of comparable washers. Dave’s review of the various washers are even handed and fair. The model missing here would be the Nilfisk range. Ask yourself what you want the washer to do before shortlisting. I certainly recommend the Ava model I have. Yes the hose and handle are heavy but an extending lance and professional quality hose are vital to me. I nearly went for the Nilfisk myself.
Thanks Alan, the Nilfisk is sort of represented as both Husqvarna and Stihl are made by Nilfisk. AVA sent us the washer to use in the video and it was the largest they had! We didn’t wash cars in this video as that is what every other channel does with theirs is we went for what we did with what machines were sent to us 👍🏼
Today I bought “The RocwooD RWEPW5 pressure washer features a powerful 2300w motor, making it perfect for fast and thorough dirt removal and cleaning around the home. Equipped with a 8m high pressure hose reel, plus a 18m extension hose delivering a massive maximum pressure of 195 BAR.”
I’ve no idea if it will do well or wether it will earn me money
Good timing, review. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
My Stihl RE90 Plus is very convenient when getting salt off my truck in the winter when my gas pressure washer doesn't feel like working. Great video James!
Thanks Garrett, the RE90 is a great little machine 👍🏼
I'm in Australia and have a Gerni 7300 which is very similar to the Husqvarna. Mine came with three nozzles standard wide spray, variable spray and turbo nozzle. It also has a 350mm wide surface cleaner with two sorts of jet heads standard and hammer for very dirty concrete. It comes with a spray foaming bottle for use on a car for snow foam but I use my Aussie Bowden's Own snow foam cannon. Bowden's makes a whole range of brass connections to suit many different brands of pressure washer. The pump is aluminium and there's no internal detergent tank. The hose reel has a steel reinforced 12m hose and it was a 7 year warranty. The plastic connections are the same as the Husqvarna just push and twist. Everything is stored on the machine and that includes a little pin type tool to unclog the turbo head if the ball inside stops moving. It's not designed for using potable water, mains pressure only. Gerni even says in the instruction to operate the pump to clear the hose of water after use which is something you can do with pumps made of metal parts. Plastic pumps can't do it as they rely on the water as a lubricant and without water they heat up and melt. Mine is only available in Australia at $740. The others demonstrated here are also available in Australia but are much more expensive than my Gerni.
It does come with accessories like an extra 20m of hose and a 15m draining hose to unclog drains. Extra sections of lance tubing are also available if you need to reach higher areas. My Gerni looks very similar to the Husqvarna in the video thumbnail but mine only has an on/off switch on the front. I too think that the hose reel should be at the base not at the top for it would make the pressure washer far less likely to tip over.
That’s ideal mate, sounds like a good machine 👍🏼
@@MachineryNation Thanks mate well it certainly works well and with AVA here you're not just buying a pressure washer but entering a contract with AVA and that after a certain number of hours you HAVE to take it back to them for a full tear down and service.
Gerni = Husqvarna = Nilfisk 😊
Great Review. I got the Stihl and love it. Before that one I had a karcher, which is not that Great…
Just bought HD 4/10 for 149.99 at Farmfoods, looking forward to test it.
All AVA PWs are self priming and can draw water from most sources according to their website.
Awesome review ! Would be great to compare Bosch pro 185 vs nilfisk 200.
Hi James. Great video. The nozzle with the ballbearing in it is known by various names, but it's most commonly called a turbo nozzle.
Thanks Saxon, that’s really useful 👍🏼
How much is the replacement cost to replace the part you broke? What about the cost of an extended lance for the Karcher, and where would it rate with an extended lance?
Both Stihl and Husky have an adapter for drawing from still water, I use the husky off a stream to save running a hose and it works excellently
Fairly certain the husky and Stihl machines are booth made for them by Nilfisk. They look similar to the Poseidon 2 or 3 professional machines
I love my Stihl pressure washer. But for an expensive unit my hose winding handle broke off after about the first 6 months.
Electric Washers are very convenient, especially in the winter months here when we get a day above freezing. Thanks James!
Thank you Ken 👍🏼
I use mine during winter here in quebec.
Good review James, wish my boss could have watched this video 3 years ago. He bought a Bosch for us. It’s rubbish couldn’t take the skin off a bowl of custard.
Haha, there are some terrible ones out there!
Please make few videos about Nilfisk Core and Excellent range. I’m very interested in Excellent range as it’s very new on the market but seems very promising already
I recently bought the Karcher HD4/10X Classic for £229 from Farmfoods - with a 5 year warranty (Farmfoods special with Karcher) upon registration. The trigger end can also be used as a stubby gun - M20 fittings in and out - Ive adapted mine for quick release for existing lances and snowfoam bottle. It's great!
Is that M20 and 14mm ?
I added another post - in fact, they are M22 not M20 (or 14mm). M22 adaptors from Amazon and others fit perfectly.
Hi also got HD4/8 farmfoods. Do you mind sharing the link of connectors and snow foam bottle you bought? Original Karcher priced higher than the machine! Thanks
@@jahan024 Amazon id your friend here! I removed the Lance from the supplied trigger and adapted the fitting to a 1/4" quick release Female fitting - this way I can attach a snowfoam bottle or extensions (from Amazon) with various rinsing nozzles. Also got a brass rotating nozzle for cleaning the grubby bits of the drive. I hope this helps.
I have AVA P80, Love it!
What's the Nilfisk equivalent of the Husqvarna 480?
Great review! The husky and Stihl look really well designed quality machines. The spinning ball bearing nozzle for concrete and patios is called a turbo nozzle. Don’t use on on anything wooden or your car though 😱
Turbo Nozzle! Yes that’s the one 🥳 Thanks Jonathan. Great advice 👍🏼
Hi Jonathan. I'm a semi-pro vehicle detailer and I use a turbo nozzle quite often with no issues. I agree you need to be aware and careful of what you're cleaning. Ideally, you wouldn't use it on flaky or damaged car paint but it's brilliant for wheels and arches and other high grime areas.
@@as680783hence your a pro. Whereas his comment was directed at the masses clearly…
Excellent video its how long the washers last in the long run none seem great now adays pto washers are the most reliable
James, do any of these pressure washer have auto stop? When you release the trigger on the gun the pump motor stops until you start the gun again. Very useful.
Hi Barry, yes they all have this feature 👍🏼
Can use the AVA as a stubby gun also all others need an aftermarket gun
I just ordered this. Defo not 195 psi like it claims no different to a cheap karcher ... what one did you go for
Nilfisk c140 I have ,not a pro machine but it is a great machine to use for daily stuff. Much better than the karcher I had previously.
Ideal Paul, glad you found one that suits you 👍🏼
I've the Ava P70 and don't think the lance is heavy at all ! The handy thing is the nozzle can plug straight into the handle without the lance and it has 3 setting great for cleaning the car
Do you have issues with it blowing fuses?
As premium pressure washers go not much beats a Kranzle 😎👍
thinking of buying the husq model.. worried about low water pressure from my outside tap though.. is there a min amount of water these things need and does that side switch allow the machine to be used where theres less water available?
Our pressure is not great here so I would say you will be fine. I haven’t heard anyone say it won’t work on low pressure.
Husqvana is just like the nilfisk, serious just different colour and one extra pressure control
Actually quite cool to see the Kärcher and AVA draw water from a static source ! Normally only see that on the bigger positive displacement crankshaft pumps ! Which normally come with a fairly eye watering price tag 🤣. The Kärcher being a pro model is probably why it doesn't come with any additional "accessories" Karcher use "TIP" nozzles in an M18M / F nozzle holder ! Nice little tip for anyone whom buys one and wants a turbo nozzle but doesn't want to spend £75 on an OEM Kärcher ! Buy a correctly jetted st357 and a 1/4" m to m18F adapter.
Awesome knowledge there, thank you 👍🏼
@@MachineryNation self proclaimed geek 🤓 any questions on anything pressure washer related give us a shout
Hi there, I've got the karcher model as reviewed in this video and just wanted to know if you have any links for the appropriate attachments for a turbo nozzle?
It would be greatly appreciated
you are right about the hose reels on top also water above electricity im guessing they trying to do the small foot print thing
Yeah the hose reels would make so much more sense at the bottom. Yeah and stick the electrics at the top. Boom.. we’ve just reinvented the pressure washer, thanks Russell 👍🏼
@@MachineryNation it seems like if you want that you have to pay more its like the manufactuers know that so they design what people but at an extra cost im talking other manufactuers not the ones on the vlog i think if you look in the owners manual i think they state to hold the machine when pulling the hose out
AVA comes with a stubby gun as standard as well
grt video. what minimum bar/psi is best suited for doing my block paving quite a big area? thanks
I read about 130 bar for patios etc
Might be a good idea to state figures in lbs/psi/gpm as well.
aspen fuel- here in n ireland ive been to 2 shops who say they can't get it shipped in to sell for some reason....
The AVA is very good and you can actually buy a extra piece of hoes for drawing water with a filter at the end. It’s only £34 for the hose and filter together.
Informative video i think personally the ava is a great piece of kit and with the warranty brilliant just 1 question where was the kranzle machine 🤔 i personally own a kranzle 1152 tst best pressure washer on the market for detailing cars and it's been a beast with garden tasks in my opinion think if you tested the kranzle 2160 along with the other would of won hands down the karcher is still and always will be rubbish don't matter how much they try and gloss over it saying its professional model lol
Unfortunately the Kranzle did not turn up in time, it was lost by a currier and we had a schedule to keep too. It is a very good machine.
The Husqvarna is a re-badged Nilfisk.
I have the same device as yours, how do I release the foam? Husqvarna pw 450
Use the high/low pressure washer nozzle and turn it down to low - then spray 👍🏼
Really good reviews James, seeing the stihl with the little cupboard for the nozzles and after seeing you break the switch, why don't they design them with the switches also in a cupboard 👍
Great point Nev! First time we have broken something in a test 🤦🏼♂️😂
@@MachineryNation 😂😂
Great video.
Thank you Michael 👍🏼
Never heard of AVA but I reckon it definitely could be a good competitor if it wasn't so plasticy, however with a 20 year warrantee they must highly rate the build quality? I'm looking forward to the battery test, that could be a game changer!
Also I call them "turbo nozzle's"
Yeah it’s defiantly a great contender and the warranty is mad! Yes Turbo Nozzle, thanks Jordan 👍🏼
Look at the Ava range overall before making a decision on the Ava. They are miles better than the Karcher K series models. The warranty is awesome. Even my Go series has a 5 year warranty which you can extend to 10 years. The Smart and Master models come with 10 years extendable to 20 years
I've got a AVA p80 it's a great machine...a little bit on the plasticy side but the performance is spot on.......
Is the Ava P60 better than Nilfisk core 150
All pressure washers can operate from a water container when placed above the machine.
So different machines, and specs and price
Regarding Physics you put the heaviest component I.e. the motor at the bottom which will give you the most stable platform to work on.
2 minds think alike exactly what I thought after exhaling. A detergent tank down low would help stability providing there's liquid in it I suppose
What about jet USA?
Forgot to say that you can use the ava without the lance and put the nozzle into the gun it self and to put a £700 stihl against the others was no wonder it was fastest😂
Am I right in saying Nilfisk makes the Stihl and the Husqvarna?
I've got a Nilfisk and Stihl do an identical version and the Husqvarna is very similar and appears to have identical components 🤔
I got Stihl attachments that fit my Nilfisk also.
Hey I'm curious about that too so lemme know please
I don’t know the exact details but I would say the internals are very similar 👍🏼
Can't say for husq but stihl is nilfisk with different design.
The Stihl and Husqvarna are made by Nilfisk.
i would be great to see a video of electric power washers that can tackle a driveway with weeds?
Hi James Nice test we have had Stihl pressure washers for years 👍😀 have used a few different brands Thanks again
Thanks Darran, they are popular machines 👍🏼
Subbed great video.
Thank you Geoff 👍🏼
It's a shame you didn't highlight the pistol option as standard on the Ava. Excellent for close up work.
I've never used an electric pressure washer James but they do look pretty good. 👍
ONLY way to go!!
I’m guessing you have someone to do it for you John? 😉 Norman said he would come help 😂
LoL!! I could stand a visit with Norman but I’ve only used petrol powered pressure washers. 🤣🤣
@@Big_Johns he was nearly going to have a part in this video, but it was long enough as it was haha
Awww, give the poor guy some screen time, help the afflicted. 🤣
Why don't Stihl design it with recessed switches to protect them from damage?
Stihl HQ are now aware of this and we are hoping to see flush switches in the future 👍🏼
The water inlet on the Ava is a poor bit of design as it is way too close to the ground and you'll scuff your hand using it. I know, I did it and it's now for sale.
You can put chemical’s through the karcher
I have a karcher k7 good machine then I bought a p60 ava and although it's pretty powerful I'm regretting it now its very heavy even tho its on wheels.its damm noisy tooooo, theres nowhere for the flex to be stored and I had a problem the motor the parts were sent to me and I repaired it. warranty is good tho. But I'm looking for something a bit lighter now..
Where's the Kranzle?
The Husqvarna and Stihl are made by Nilfisk. For “only” 100 pounds extra 👀
The Husqvarna is yes, but I believe only the internals for Stihl, I maybe wrong 😂
@@MachineryNation What's the Nilfisk equivalent of the Husqvarna 480?
@@danmainwaring I did a lot of research before getting a Husqvarna PW480 recently. It seems to be based on the Nilfisk Premium 180-10 Uk. The lance, nozzles and specs all seem pretty much the same but the Husqvarna has a brass pump head, longer hose and at the time that I bought it at the start of May 2023, was a bit cheaper. The Nilfisk has a 5 year warranty though, 3 years longer than the Husqvarna one. 🙂
Don't know how responsive you are to viewers comments but I hope you can help me figure something out.
After watching your video I decided to buy Ava washer.
1. P70 Evo is unavailable, but I think I could go for P60. Same machine just 5 bars less. Tell me if that's a good alternative.
2. I love 20 years warranty but if you look in their shop none - I highlight - NONE of service packs for any of the machines is available. Everything OUT OF STOCK. That doesn't look optimistic to me.
Any suggestions? Or maybe you know something more as you've been sent that washer for tests.
Appreciate any answer.
Hi, I have not heard anything from them since doing the video. But they now have a new distributor in the UK called ‘Handy Distribution’ so I expect they are going to the transitional phase and getting things sorted. They are good people and will manage the product well. I ope this helps 👍🏼
Just a quick RUclips tip, name your chapters with model numbers and add the same info into the description.
you already primed that hose with the first two machines
Rotery nozzle?
Perfect, thank you Phil 👍🏼
“It’s time for a pressure washer drag race “ 😂 maybe in 2050 they will move themselves lol
dirt blaster patio cleaner
I need one to finish the yard haha 😂
karcher cheaper to run 1800watt motor
Sand blaster I think
Water pressure (PSI) depens on if you have waterwell or connected to the municipality water
True, but upon the demonstration in the video the AVA’s psi from a water container was quite impressive.
Our home uses water-well.
Very surprised there's no Nilfisk in there considering they are one of ,if not the largest manufacturer in the world.
The Stihl and Husqvarna are both made by Nilfisk 👍🏼
@@MachineryNation Now you said that I can see some of the Nilfisk influences. Thanks for the reply. All the best.
Sorry! the fittings IN and OUT of the trigger are M22 - not M20
Didn’t realise I mentioned it, but thank you 👍🏼
@@MachineryNation You didn't mention it - I was correcting a previous message where I stated that the fitttings were M20 - they're not - they're a standard M22 fitting making it easily adaptable.
Simple answer is don’t buy any, Kranzle is simply the best Pressure washer you can buy full stop.
Are any of them not made in China?
No idea, but check out our latest battery pressure washer video where we have a Devon made machine by Demon International! It’s a beast!
your test for drawing water from a tank is incorrect. I'm an owner of a stihl 139 Plus and run it from a tank, so please don't say stihl washers don't. you have to submerge the hose in water to remove air from the line and connect it to the machine, run it then it will start the syphon process, read the instruction manual and it will tell you this. Sorry, but I can't stand mis-information when products are being tested, get to know the products inside out before you do a video, I love your content and pleased I subscribed, but just please do a bit more research on products before you make statements, people come across your review and take stock. the 150 Plus, along with others, do pump from a bowser / butt, etc, the trick is flooding the feed hose and then starting the machine up, it takes a little while for the initial run but after that it works fine.
CAR-CHER LOL :D its pronounced "care-jer" with the spanish J
I never knew that! Even Karcher themselves in the UK pronounce it the same as us 😂😂
@@MachineryNation hehe I guess it doesn't matter really, it just sounded funny to me.
Prey you don't need customer services if you buy an AVA machine....Completely non existent
Oh come on dude, the Husqvarna and the Stihl costs twice as much as the Ava. Not really testing equivalent products here.
So you would like a test with them all priced the same?
@@MachineryNation The models tested should at least be in the same price range, for instance the Stihl RE 150 Plus is obviously better than the AVA P70, but the P70 is half the price of the Stihl so that makes sense. I think the results would be very different if you chose the AVA P80 or P90 instead (and both of those are still cheaper than the Stihl).
Or, just get a Kranzle K10 122 TS with a dirt killer lance and be done with it.
My thoughts to, why buy an inferior machine when Kranzle beats them all
@@davycarr7026 exactly...all other machines are cheap motors and pumps covered in awful plastics. Kranzle K10 is an in ya face brute! Screams quality and cuts the mustard. Pricey yes...but buy quality... buy once!
@davycarr7026
The price point is maybe the reason
@@23hublock1 The Stihl and Husqvarna Pw's have brass pump heads and metal pump bodies. I'm pretty sure that Nilfisk make Husqvarna PW's and the only models of their own that they put these pumps in are the Pro-grade stuff. They also use induction motors, so it's not exactly cheap tat. I guess you are paying extra for that German manufacturing with Kranzle but I don't think the added faff of it's user-experience and an extra £200 on top of what a Husqvarna PW 480 costs. 'Course if my my newly purchased 480 breaks within the next 5 years or so, I might be eating my words but we'll see!
Can’t beat nilfisk when it comes to electric pressure washers had mine 8 years still going strong
Ava customer support is really poor and non-existent...
first
Second 😂 thank WM 👍🏼
The husqvarna are garbage ; mine has had nothing but problems and completely unreliable
Farts?
Not gonna like these all sorta look crap lol
Thanks 👍🏼
Have now used this to clean house siding and it performed well ruclips.net/user/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX I also bought some wand extensions which enabled higher washing without needing a ladder. I recommend both. This unit arrived quickly, was easy to assemble (only had to attach the handle), and arrived in perfect condition. The only very slight downgrade from a perfect score is the design has a low handle and requires pulling from the side. My old washer was an upright model, while this one is more horizontal. Other than that, it's perfect for my needs. It has a great deal of pressure and more easily cleaned the house siding, porch rails and concrete than did my older model. The engine is a bit louder, as well, but the total time to clean was reduced by the more powerful spray. Did I mention it starts on the first or second pull every time?!! I am definitely happy with this model.
Nice one! What one did you go for?
forget them all, Scheppach and you will be happy
I’ve got a Karcher HD professional washer which is a good piece of kit especially with the rotating floor washer which is a very expensive additional extra. I also bought an AVA P60 (I think its the next one up from your machine tested) this is a seriously good cleaner for the price, it came with a load of extra’s including a rotating floor cleaner which is not a good as the Karcher professional one but for domestic use it will be absolutely fine. I bought the AVA extension pole which is a very useful addition and the difference in Karcher professional and the AVA is the cost in accessories with AVA being the best buy in a country mile for overall value for money. The AVA P60 as a pump could stand up against commercial washers like my Karcher HD from my experience but this is just my opinion. Thanks for doing the comparison.
Nozzle referred to in Stihl manual as ceramic nozzle.
Had the RE150 plus for 4 years. Brilliant bit of kit