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Hot-water pressure washer HDS 8/18-4 C Classic, Kärcher
Also known as: hot water power washer
Key features
- ModelHDS 8/18
- Stages3
- Voltage (V)400
- Frequency (Hz)50
- Flow rate, l/h300 - 800
- Working pressure, bar/MPa30 - 180 / 3 - 18
What it is
The HDS 8/18-4 C Classic hot water pressure washer Kärcher is a machine in the hot water pressure washers category from Kärcher, a world leader in professional cleaning technology based in Winnenden (Germany). The HDS 8/18-4 C Classic compact hot water pressure washer with a crankshaft pump, powerful 4-pole motor and robust tubular steel frame: exceptional price and performance.
A high-pressure washer is a machine, cold or hot water, that forces a powerful jet through a lance and nozzle to degrease and clean vehicles, machinery and surfaces.
What it is for
Used for high-pressure washing of heavily soiled surfaces, vehicles and machinery, for industrial washing of parts, machinery and surfaces and for cleaning vehicles, inside and out.
How to use it
Connect the water supply, observing the minimum flow required, bleed the air and then start; on hot water models, also check the burner fuel. Hold the lance with both hands, start at a distance from the surface and never aim the jet at people, cables or tyres. At the end of the job, release the pressure, check the pump oil and filters and protect the machine from frost.
Where it is used
- Agriculture
- Facility services and cleaning
- Mechanical workshops
Technical data
- Model: HDS 8/18
- Stages: 3
- Voltage (V): 400
- Frequency (Hz): 50
- Flow rate, l/h: 300 - 800
- Working pressure, bar/MPa: 30 - 180 / 3 - 18
- Max pressure (bar): 235
- Supply temperature 12°C: max. 80
- Connected power (kW): 5,5
- Electric cable (m): 5
- Nozzle size: 025
- Fuel tank (L): 30
- Weight with accessories (kg): 123,7
- Gross weight (kg): 133,7
Who it is for
Designed for mechanics, agricultural workers and industrial cleaners.
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Before you order
In your request, please state the supply voltage, the power rating, the rated load or flow rate and the quantities required, so we can give you the right quotation first time.
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Specifications 20
| Model | HDS 8/18 |
|---|---|
| Stages | 3 |
| Voltage (V) | 400 |
| Frequency (Hz) | 50 |
| Flow rate, l/h | 300 - 800 |
| Working pressure, bar/MPa | 30 - 180 / 3 - 18 |
| Max pressure (bar) | 235 |
| Supply temperature 12°C | max. 80 |
| Connected power (kW) | 5,5 |
| Electric cable (m) | 5 |
| Nozzle size | 025 |
| Fuel tank (L) | 30 |
| Weight with accessories (kg) | 123,7 |
| Gross weight (kg) | 133,7 |
| Dimensions (L×P×H mm) | 1075 × 722 × 915 |
| Pressure (bar) | 180 |
| Item code | 1.030-913.0 |
| High-pressure hose length (m) | 10 |
| Gun | Standard hot water |
| Spray lance (mm) | 840 |
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| Brand | Kärcher | Annovi Reverberi | Annovi Reverberi | Kärcher |
| Flow rate, l/h | 300 - 800 | — | — | 500 - 1000 |
| Working pressure, bar/MPa | 30 - 180 / 3 - 18 | — | — | 30 - 210 / 3 - 21 |
| Max pressure | 235 bar | 230 bar | 230 bar | — |
| Supply temperature 12°C | max. 80 | — | — | Min. 80 - max. 155 |
| Connected power | 5,5 kW | — | — | 8 kW |
| Fuel tank | 30 L | — | — | 25 L |
| Weight with accessories | 123,7 kg | — | — | 160,2 kg |
| Dimensions | 1075 × 722 × 915 L×D×H mm | 580 × 1020 × 830 mm | 580 × 1020 × 830 mm | 1330 × 750 × 1060 L×D×H mm |
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The perfect setup for this job
Everything you need in one place, from functionality to safety.
For the job
Clean surfaces, floors, vehicles and plant according to the type of dirt.
Clean and sanitise rooms, washrooms, kitchens and vehicles in daily cleaning.
For safety
Protect feet from water, mud, crushing and nails thanks to the toecap and midsole plate.
Protect eyes and face from fragments, dust, splashes and impacts.









