Kärcher K 2 Home Pressure Washer: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A compact electric pressure washer from Kärcher’s K 2 range, sold with a home kit. Kärcher’s page lists it as the K 2 Start Plus Home, part number 1.611-102.0.
- Key specifications: 110 bar maximum; 360 l/h; 1.4 kW; 4 m high-pressure hose; 5 m cable; 4.2 kg without accessories (Kärcher UK).
- Suits: Light jobs such as cars, bikes, garden furniture and patios.
- Skip if: You need to clean large areas quickly; this is an entry-level machine.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises Kärcher’s UK product page, checked 19 October 2026.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Kärcher K 2 Start Plus Home (1.611-102.0) | [1] |
| Pressure | 110 bar (11 MPa) maximum | [1] |
| Flow | 360 l/h maximum | [1] |
| Power | 1.4 kW rated | [1] |
| Hose and cable | 4 m high-pressure hose; 5 m power cable | [1] |
| Weight and size | 4.2 kg without accessories (7.2 kg packed); 242 x 285 x 790 mm | [1] |
| Included | Home kit; T 1 surface cleaner; 0.5 l Patio and Deck detergent; G 135 Q gun; one-way spray lance; dirt blaster; garden hose adapter | [1] |
| Guarantee | “Up to 6 years” product guarantee | [1] |
| Price | Not listed on the page | [1] |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “karcher” on 19 October 2026. The two results were reports about third-party replacement chargers for Kärcher cleaners, not pressure washers [2]. Check the list again for the exact model.
We did not review a manual. Never point the jet at people or animals, and wear eye protection.
Questions people ask
How long is the guarantee?
Kärcher says up to 6 years [1]. The terms, and what you must do to qualify, are on its guarantee page, which we did not open.
Does it include a patio cleaner?
Yes, the T 1 surface cleaner and detergent are listed in the kit [1].
How heavy is it?
4.2 kg without accessories [1].
Alternatives
- Nilfisk C110: See our separate page.
- Other pressure washers: See our pressure washers hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits light home and car cleaning, with a generous kit and a long guarantee on offer. We could not confirm the price. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- K 2 Start Plus Home (1.611-102.0), Kärcher UK, karcher.com. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.