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Karcher K5 Premium vs Simpson MegaShot MS60773

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Simpson MegaShot MS60773 is cheaper at $385. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Karcher K5 Premium or Simpson MegaShot MS60773?

The Karcher K5 Premium wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Karcher K5 Premium Simpson MegaShot MS60773
US price $385
BrandKarcherSimpson
Released
Power type electric gas
Max (psi) 2000 2800
Max flow gpm 1.4 2.3
Motor or engine water-cooled induction Honda GCV160 (160cc OHV)
Hose length (ft) 25 25
Nozzle count 2 4
Weight (lb) 32 56
Release

Sources — Karcher K5 Premium: kaercher.com (verified 2026-06-15). Simpson MegaShot MS60773: simpsoncleaning.com (verified 2026-06-15).

What's the difference between the Karcher K5 Premium and Simpson MegaShot MS60773?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power type: Karcher K5 Premium electric vs Simpson MegaShot MS60773 gas
  • Max (psi): Karcher K5 Premium 2000 vs Simpson MegaShot MS60773 2800
  • Max flow gpm: Karcher K5 Premium 1.4 vs Simpson MegaShot MS60773 2.3
  • Motor or engine: Karcher K5 Premium water-cooled induction vs Simpson MegaShot MS60773 Honda GCV160 (160cc OHV)
  • Nozzle count: Karcher K5 Premium 2 vs Simpson MegaShot MS60773 4
  • Weight (lb): Karcher K5 Premium 32 vs Simpson MegaShot MS60773 56

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