Nilfisk Core 140-8 PowerControl

The Core 140 is the heavy-duty alternative to Kärcher at a sensible mid price, and it leans on Nilfisk's traditional strength — a long-life metal pump — where much of the budget field uses plastic-heavy pumps. Reviews put it at 140 bar, 1800W and roughly 40 m2/h coverage, enough to get stubborn patios and block-paved drives genuinely clean. Both variants are PowerControl models: the 140-6 has a 6m hose and adjusts pressure at the machine body, while the 140-8 adds an 8m hose and lets you change pressure from the spray lance itself, so the -8 is the one to buy if you want to adjust on the fly without walking back to the unit. Testers rate it a strong do-it-all that gets patios sparkling, while noting it looks and feels more basic than pricier rivals and lacks Kärcher's accessory ecosystem. For heavy jobs and durability at this price, that is a fair trade. The £189.99 figure is for the Core 140-6 PowerControl and is indicative; the -8 variant typically sits a little higher.