Buyer's Guide
STIHL Pressure Washer Buyer's Guide
From the RE 80 domestic electric pressure washer to the RE 150 Plus professional model and the cordless REA 60 Plus and REA 100 Plus battery jet washers, this guide covers the full STIHL pressure washer range to help you choose the right model, bar pressure and accessories for home or professional cleaning.
STIHL Electric Pressure Washers - RE Range
The STIHL RE range covers electric pressure washers from the RE 80 for light domestic use up to the RE 150 Plus for intensive professional cleaning. The RE 100, RE 110, RE 120 and RE 130 suit regular domestic and light commercial use - driveways, patios and vehicles. The RE 150 Plus delivers 150 bar pressure for demanding professional applications. All RE models feature induction motors for quiet, reliable operation and long service life.
STIHL Cordless Pressure Washers - REA Range
The STIHL REA range are battery-powered cordless pressure washers - also called cordless jet washers or battery jet wash units - running on the STIHL AP System. The REA 60 Plus and REA 100 Plus deliver up to 36V cleaning performance without trailing cables, making them ideal for vehicles, garden furniture and locations where mains power isn't available. Runtime is up to 30 minutes on an AP 300 S battery.
Choosing the Right STIHL Pressure Washer
For light domestic use (patios, garden furniture, bikes): RE 80 or RE 100. For regular domestic use (driveways, vehicles, decking): RE 110 or RE 120. For intensive domestic and light commercial use: RE 130 or RE 150 Plus. For cable-free flexibility: REA 60 Plus or REA 100 Plus. Bar pressure and flow rate are the two key specs - higher bar pressure removes stubborn dirt; higher flow rate rinses faster. The RE 150 Plus at 150 bar is the most powerful electric model in the STIHL range.
STIHL Pressure Washer Accessories
STIHL pressure washer accessories extend cleaning capability across the RE and REA range. Key accessories include flat stream and rotating nozzles for different surface types, the STIHL FR 220 foam lance for vehicle and surface pre-treatment, extension lances, surface cleaners for large flat areas, and gutter cleaning attachments. All genuine STIHL accessories are compatible across the current RE and REA range and are stocked at Gustharts.
What Can You Clean with a STIHL Pressure Washer?
STIHL electric and battery pressure washers suit patios, driveways, block paving, decking, garden furniture, vehicles, caravans, fences and commercial hard surfaces. Use a rotating nozzle for tough stains on concrete and stone; a flat stream nozzle for vehicles and softer surfaces; a foam lance for pre-treatment of heavy dirt. Lower bar pressure models (RE 80-RE 110) suit vehicles and garden furniture; higher bar models (RE 130-RE 150 Plus) handle commercial and agricultural cleaning.
Storage and Winterising Your STIHL Pressure Washer
Before storing a STIHL pressure washer for winter: flush the pump with clean water, run STIHL pump protector fluid through the system to prevent seal damage from frost, disconnect and drain hoses, and store in a frost-free location. For the REA cordless range, remove the battery before storage and store at room temperature. Failure to winterise can cause pump seal failure - the most common avoidable fault on electric pressure washers.
Pressure Washer Parts and Maintenance
To identify a STIHL pressure washer replacement part: 1. Locate the model plate on the pressure washer body. 2. Note the model code (e.g. RE 130) and serial number. 3. Check the STIHL parts diagram for your model. 4. Contact Gustharts with the model and part reference for stock confirmation. Common replacement parts include inlet filters, O-ring seal kits, trigger gun seals and hose connectors. Always depressurise and disconnect power before servicing.







