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What’s the difference between Karcher S 4 Twin vs S 6 Twin Push Sweepers?

These two Karcher walk-behind outdoor hand push sweepers are human powered, they do not use electricity nor gas.

images from Karcher official site


They are similar, however, there are some difference on the design and the size.

  • Handle
    The Karcher S 4 Twin has continuously adjustable handle, you will need to bend down to twist the knobs to adjust the height.
    Whereas the S 6 has 2-position height adjustable handle which does not require you to bend down to adjust the height.
  • Side Brush
    Both have dual side brushes. However, the Karcher S 6 Twin has flexible height adjustment of the side brushes to fit different cleaning needs whereas the S 4 have fixed height side brushes.
  • Size
    The Karcher S 6 Twin are larger.
    S 6 Twin dimensions are 36.5″ x 34.3″ x 40.6″ whereas the dimensions of S 4 are 29.9″ x 26.3″ x 37″.
    The working width with side brushes of S 6 Twin is 33.9″ versus 26.8″ on the S 4 Twin.
    The S 6 Twin can sweep an area up to 32000 square feet per hour versus 26,000 square feet per hour on the S 4 Twin.
    The waste container capacity of S 6 Twin is 38L versus 20L on the S 4 Twin.
SweeperKarcher S 4 Twin Walk-Behind Outdoor Hand Push SweeperKarcher S 6 Twin Walk-Behind Outdoor Hand Push Sweeper
ModelS 4S 6
MSRP$189.99
$399.99
Power SourceHuman PoweredHuman Powered
Noise Level42dB42dB
Max Area Cleaned Per Hour26,000 square feet32,000 square feet
Adjustable Handlecontinuously adjustable handle2-position height adjustable handle
Foldable handle for StorageYesYes
Housing PlasticPlastic
FramePlasticPlastic
Stand-alone Waste ContainerYesYes
Waste Container Capacity5.3 gallons/20 L10 gallons/38 L
Tool-free Side Brush AttachmentYesYes
Side Brush22
Height-Adjustable Side BrushesNoYes
Cleaning Path Width26.8"33.9"
Assembled Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 x 26.3 x 3736.5 x 34.3 x 40.6
Weight without accessories22.5 pounds32.6 pounds
Weight including package27.1 pounds37.9 pounds
Warranty1-year limited warranty1-year limited warranty
OriginLithuaniaLithuania