About Compact Pressure Washers
Modern compact washers (Kärcher K2 Compact, Nilfisk Core 125, Bosch UniversalAquatak 125) weigh 5–7 kg and stand under 30 cm tall. Expect 110–125 bar at 5–6 L/min — plenty for cars, garden furniture and small patios.
Look for integrated hose storage, a quick-connect tap fitting and a carry handle. Most compact units now ship with a patio-cleaner attachment as standard.
Trade-off: smaller pumps mean lower duty cycles. For sustained driveway cleaning, step up to a mid-size 140–150 bar model.