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Karcher WD 3-18 Wet and Dry Vacuum 18V Skin Only
1.628-550.0
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$199
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Product Overview
Key Features
- 12 Litre bin capacity with bagged design
- 270 Watt power for hard floors and wet and dry cleaning
- 18V cordless design, battery not included
- Wet and dry capability for versatile cleaning
- Includes floor nozzle, crevice nozzle, fleece filter bag, foam filter
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Karcher
- Model Number:
- 1.628-550.0
- Surfaces:
- Hard floors
- Bagged/Bagless:
- Bagged
- Bin/Bag Capacity (L):
- 17
Vacuums & Cleaning
- Wet & Dry:
- Yes
Capacity
- Capacity:
- 12L Clean
Power & Charging
- Power:
- 270W
General Information
- Type:
- Barrel Vacuum
- Colour:
- Yellow
- What's In The Box:
- Suction hose: 1.8 Metre, with straight handle, Plastic, Suction tubes: 2 Unit, 0.5 Metre, 35 Millimetre, Plastic, Wet and dry floor nozzle: Clips, Crevice nozzle, Fleece filter bag: 1 Unit, Foam filter
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Vacuums & Cleaning
- Wet & Dry:
- Yes
Power & Charging
- Power:
- 270W
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 399
- Product Width (mm):
- 328
- Product Depth (mm):
- 349
- Product Weight (kg):
- 3.66
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 550
- Box Width (mm):
- 380
- Box Depth (mm):
- 393
- Box Weight (kg):
- 6
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At a glance
The Karcher WD 3-18 is a cordless wet and dry barrel vacuum designed for utility cleaning around garages, sheds, cars and hard-floor areas. Its strengths are portable 18V operation, wet-and-dry versatility, blower mode and a 17 L tank for general mess. It suits DIY users and households needing flexible cleanup, but as a skin-only model it needs a compatible battery and is not aimed at deep whole-home carpet cleaning.
What it’s great for
- Utility Cleaning
- Garage Clean-Ups
- Shed Maintenance
- Car Interior Cleaning
- Wet Spill Pick-Up
- Hard Floor Debris Removal
Where it works best
- Garage
- Shed
- Workshop
- Car Interior
- Patio
- Hard-Floor Utility Areas
Who it’s for
- DIY Homeowner
- Car Owner
- Home Handyperson
- Garage User
- Workshop User
Things to consider
This model is sold skin only, so you need a compatible 18V battery and charger, and it is better suited to utility cleaning than larger or more specialised vacuums for deep carpet or heavy-duty commercial use.
Pet hair performance score
5/10 - suitable for picking up loose pet hair in cars and hard-floor utility areas, but not a specialised pet vacuum
Large home suitability
Best for spot cleaning and utility areas rather than full large-home vacuuming
Carpet vs hard floor fit
Better suited to hard floors, garages and utility surfaces than regular carpet-focused cleaning
Noise level rating
6/10 - typical for a utility wet and dry vacuum, with no low-noise focus stated
Portability rating
8/10 - cordless 18V operation makes it easy to move between cars, sheds and outdoor areas
Key benefits
- 18V cordless design: Lets you clean garages, sheds and cars without needing a nearby power outlet.
- Wet and dry pickup: Handles both liquid spills and dry debris with one vacuum for more flexible clean-up.
- 17 L tank capacity: Gives useful volume for everyday utility mess without frequent emptying.
- 270 W motor: Provides consistent suction for routine household and workshop cleaning tasks.
- Single-part cartridge filter: Supports quick changeovers between wet and dry cleaning jobs.
- Blower function: Helps clear dust and leaves from corners, entryways and patio areas.
- Included floor and crevice nozzles: Makes it easier to switch between open floor areas and tighter gaps.
- Foam filter and fleece filter bag included: Supports different clean-up types straight out of the box.
Q: Does this skin only vacuum come with a battery and charger?
A: No. This is a skin-only version, so a battery and charger are not included in the box. It runs on the Kärcher 18 V Battery Power platform, which suits buyers who already use compatible Kärcher 18 V tools.
Q: Can it pick up water as well as dry dust?
A: Yes. The WD 3-18 is designed for both wet and dry pickup, so it can handle dust, dirt and small spills in one machine. Its floor nozzle switches between wet and dry use, but it is better for cleanup jobs than flood-level water removal.
Q: Is the 17 litre tank plastic or stainless steel?
A: This model has a 17 litre plastic container. That keeps it robust and shock-resistant for home, garage and workshop cleanup, but it is not the stainless steel version in the same broader WD 3-18 family.
Q: Does the WD 3-18 need a vacuum bag for dry cleaning?
A: No. The WD 3-18 can be used bagless with its single-part cartridge filter, and it also includes a fleece filter bag for dry dirt. For wet pickup, the bag is not the setup to use, so switching to the wet configuration matters.
Q: How practical is the hose length for car cleaning?
A: The 2 metre suction hose gives useful reach for footwells, seats and boot areas without moving the barrel constantly. It suits quick car interior clean-ups well, though it is still a barrel vacuum rather than a compact handheld unit.
Q: What can the blower function actually be used for?
A: The blower function is useful for shifting leaves, grass and debris from corners or outdoor spots where vacuuming is awkward. It is best for light tidy-ups and hard-to-reach areas, not as a substitute for a dedicated high-power garden blower.