{"product_id":"stihl-rca-50-cordless-pressure-washer","title":"RCA 50 Cordless Pressure Washer","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSTIHL RCA 50 Cordless Pressure Washer - Tool Only - AK System 36V - 100 Bar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the tool-only version\u003c\/strong\u003e — battery and charger not included. Compatible with all STIHL AK System batteries. If you do not already own an AK battery, the RCA 50 is also available as a set with battery and charger. Select the correct option before adding to basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL RCA 50\u003c\/strong\u003e is a portable, cordless handheld pressure washer powered by the \u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL AK System (36V)\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering up to \u003cstrong\u003e100 bar maximum pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e270 l\/h flow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 kg package\u003c\/strong\u003e including the AK 20 battery. Designed for outdoor cleaning tasks without requiring a mains power connection or fixed water supply — connect to a garden hose or attach the included 5 m suction hose to draw from a water butt, tank or bucket. The RCA 50 includes an \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated nozzle for sensitive surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e3-in-1 nozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e (fan jet, rotary and narrow jet), \u003cstrong\u003e5 m suction hose with filter\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esurface cleaner with castors\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edetergent spray set\u003c\/strong\u003e. Working time on the recommended AK 20 battery is up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e; on an AK 10, 6–8 minutes. Available from Gustharts, an authorised STIHL dealer, with free UK delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bar maximum pressure, 73 bar operating pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e — capable of removing stubborn dirt from patios, garden furniture, BBQs, bicycles, vehicles and outdoor equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e230–270 l\/h flow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — adjustable via the pressure and volume control; reduce pressure for delicate surfaces or increase for stubborn dirt without interrupting the cleaning task\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5 kg total weight (inc. AK 20 battery)\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuinely handheld; 2.3 kg tool-only weight before battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL Constant Power\u003c\/strong\u003e — intelligent electronics maintain consistent performance throughout the full battery discharge cycle, not just at full charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks from any water source\u003c\/strong\u003e — connect to a garden hose via the hose connector or attach the 5 m suction hose to draw from a water butt, tank or container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo mains power required\u003c\/strong\u003e — operates anywhere an AK battery can go; ideal for campsite, allotment, driveways without nearby sockets and remote outdoor cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated nozzle in the gun\u003c\/strong\u003e — use without a spray lance for close-range cleaning of garden furniture; rotate to change jet direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-in-1 nozzle on the lance\u003c\/strong\u003e — fan jet, rotary and narrow jet selectable by turning; no manual nozzle swaps needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotating spray lance\u003c\/strong\u003e — adapts the jet angle to the work situation ergonomically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface cleaner with integrated castors\u003c\/strong\u003e — steer across patios and large flat areas with a turn of the hand; navigates around obstacles easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetergent spray set included\u003c\/strong\u003e — attach to the spray lance to apply cleaning agents to the jet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated carrying ring\u003c\/strong\u003e — safe, compact storage and hanging between uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax water feed temperature: 40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — use with warm water for enhanced cleaning performance on greasy surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSTIHL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eRCA 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eBattery System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSTIHL AK System — 36V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eRecommended Battery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAK 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDevice Weight (tool only)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003e2.3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eTotal Weight (inc. AK 20)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003e3.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eMax Pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003e100 bar (1,450 psi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eOperating Pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003e73 bar (1,050 psi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eFlow Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003e230–270 l\/h (adjustable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eMax Water Feed Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003e40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eBattery Working Time — AK 10\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003e6–8 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eBattery Working Time — AK 20\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003e12–15 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSuction Hose Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003e5 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSupply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eTool only — battery and charger not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Nozzle System — What Is Included and What Each Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RCA 50 comes with two separate nozzle systems that cover different cleaning scenarios:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated gun nozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e — built directly into the gun handle; operates without attaching a spray lance. Designed for cleaning sensitive surfaces at close range — garden furniture, painted surfaces, children's play equipment. Rotate the nozzle to change the jet direction without repositioning the tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-in-1 lance nozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e — attaches to the spray lance extension and offers three selectable modes by turning the nozzle head:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFan jet\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard cleaning mode; wide, even spread for general dirt on patios, vehicles and outdoor surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary nozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e — spinning jet for stubborn, ingrained dirt on robust surfaces such as concrete and block paving. \u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Always hold at least 10 cm from the surface — closer than 10 cm can cause the nozzle to block from rebounding debris\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow jet\u003c\/strong\u003e — focused, high-pressure line for precision cleaning of gaps, crevices and spot stains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo manual nozzle changes are needed between modes — rotate the 3-in-1 head to switch instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STIHL RCA 50 is also referred to as a \u003cstrong\u003ecordless pressure washer\u003c\/strong\u003e, battery pressure washer, portable power washer, handheld pressure washer, battery-powered pressure washer and cordless power cleaner. For ordering, reference the \u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL RCA 50\u003c\/strong\u003e and confirm you are selecting the correct tool-only or set option. The AK system battery is sold separately for the tool-only version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL AK 20 Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e — the recommended battery for the RCA 50; 12–15 minutes working time per charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL AK 30 or AK 40\u003c\/strong\u003e — higher-capacity AK batteries for extended run time per charge if longer sessions are needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL AL 101 Charger\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard AK System charger for home charging of AK batteries between cleaning sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/stihl-machinery\"\u003eSTIHL Machinery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stihl-spare-parts\"\u003eSTIHL Batteries and Chargers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the RCA 50 come with a battery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the tool-only version — no battery or charger is included. It is compatible with all STIHL AK System batteries. If you need a battery, the RCA 50 is also available as a set with an AK 20 battery and charger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a tap or water connection to use the RCA 50?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Connect to a garden hose for a standard supply, or attach the included 5 m suction hose to draw water from a tank, water butt or bucket. The suction hose can also be used as a hose extension when connected to a tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the recommended AK 20, working time is 12–15 minutes. On the smaller AK 10, 6–8 minutes. Higher-capacity AK batteries (AK 30, AK 40) will provide longer run times. Working times are indicative and vary with application and pressure setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the minimum distance for the rotary nozzle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways hold the rotary nozzle at least 10 cm from the surface. Holding it closer causes dirt and debris to rebound into the nozzle, blocking it. The other nozzle modes do not carry this restriction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat other STIHL AK System tools are compatible with the same batteries?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STIHL AK System powers a wide range of compact garden tools including the BGA 45 leaf blower, FSA 57 grass trimmer, HSA 56 hedge trimmer and more. 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