A very quiet, strong backpack for cleaning hospitals, hotels and offices while people are there.
Amazon $835
A well-built HEPA backpack for buyers already standardized on Kärcher equipment. Others give more airflow for less.
- 112 CFMAirflow
- 10 qtCapacity
- 50 ft cordReach
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Highest water lift here, for embedded grit
- A 10 qt bag and 50 ft cord for large floors
- Quiet at 67 dBA
- Twice the price of rivals with more airflow
- Weight and warranty are not published
How it scores
The rating comes from 7 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 1.014-014.0 |
|---|---|
| Suction | |
| Airflow | 112 CFM |
| Water lift (not scored) | 104 in |
| Motor (not scored) | 1,295 W |
| Collection | |
| Capacity | 10 qt |
| Bagless | No |
| Filtration | HEPA |
| Power | |
| Power | Corded |
| Cord length | 50 ft |
| Build | |
| Noise | 67 dBA |
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