| Models | HDS 2.6/30 P Cage |
| Flow Rate | 3.0 gpm (11.4 L/min) |
| Pressure | 3,000 psi (207 bar) |
| Engine | Honda GX270 gasoline, 270 cc |
| Pump | Kärcher KP triplex plunger, oil bath, direct drive |
| Burner | 12V DC, oil-fired |
| Burner Fuel Tank | 6 gal (22.7 L) polyethylene, diesel |
| Heating Coil | Schedule 80 steel with stainless steel coil wrap |
| High-Pressure Hose | 50 ft (15.2 m) wire braid with hose guard |
| Spray Wand | Insulated dual-lance variable pressure wand |
| Trigger Gun | EASY!Force |
| Spray Nozzles | 4 quick-connect: 15°, 25°, 40° and soap |
| Detergent | Downstream chemical injector |
| Controls | Burner on/off switch, adjustable thermostat, hour meter |
| Frame | 1-1/4 in powder-coated steel cage, power platform on 4 vibration isolators |
| Shipping Weight | 500 lb (227 kg) |
| Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H) | 50 x 40 x 58 in (1270 x 1016 x 1473 mm) |
| Model Numbers | 1.575-550.0 |
Technical specs may include optional equipment that is not included with all units.
New Karcher HDS 2.6/30 P Cage Hot Water Pressure Washer
Our Take (from the SES Sales Team)
“The HDS 2.6/30 P Cage is a gas-engine hot water pressure washer for crews who need to degrease where there is no outlet: equipment yards, farms, construction sites and fleet lots. A Honda GX270 drives a Kärcher triplex plunger pump directly, and a 12V DC oil-fired burner heats the water, so the whole unit runs on its own engine and fuel.
What stands out is how complete it is for a compact cage unit. The 1-1/4 in powder-coated steel frame sits on vibration isolators, a 6 gal tank feeds the burner, and it is set up with a 50 ft wire braid hose, an EASY!Force trigger gun, a dual-lance variable pressure wand and four quick-connect nozzles kept on the frame.
The trade-off is weight and fuel handling. Kärcher lists it at 500 lb crated, and it runs on both gasoline and burner fuel, so plan on a truck or trailer and two fuel cans. If hot water is only needed now and then, a cold water machine paired with a separate heater may suit better.”
Gas-powered hot water cleaning in a compact steel roll cage.
The Kärcher HDS 2.6/30 P Cage (1.575-550.0) is a gas-powered hot water pressure washer from the HDS P/PE Cage series. A Honda GX270 engine runs a direct-drive Kärcher KP triplex plunger pump rated at 3.0 gpm and 3,000 psi. A 12V DC oil-fired burner heats the water through a Schedule 80 coil with a stainless steel coil wrap, fed from a 6 gal polyethylene fuel tank.
The machine is built on a heavy-gauge 1-1/4 in powder-coated steel frame, with the power platform on four vibration isolators. A water-resistant control box holds the burner switch, adjustable thermostat and hour meter. A thermal pump saver valve vents recirculated water, a safety relief valve protects the discharge side, and four color-coded quick-couple nozzles (15°, 25°, 40° and soap) are stored on the frame.
Includes:
- EASY!Force trigger gun
- Insulated dual-lance variable pressure wand
- 50 ft wire braid high-pressure hose with hose guard
- 4 quick-connect spray nozzles
- Downstream chemical injector
Not included: Water supply hose, sold separately
Features:
- Honda GX270 engine with direct-drive Kärcher triplex pump
- 12V DC oil-fired burner with 6 gal fuel tank
- 50 ft wire braid hose with burst guard
- Dual-lance variable pressure wand and EASY!Force trigger gun
- Powder-coated 1-1/4 in steel cage on vibration isolators


