- 55-Gallon Bulk Container: Supplied in a manufacturer-specified 55-gallon drum for high-volume commercial and industrial cleaning operations.
- Genuine Karcher Heavy Duty Degreaser: Manufacturer-formulated industrial cleaning detergent developed for demanding oil and grease removal applications.
- Industrial-Strength Degreasing Formula: Designed to remove stubborn oily and greasy contamination commonly found in manufacturing and maintenance environments.
- Effective Heavy Oil Removal: Helps break down accumulated heavy oils on compatible machinery, equipment, and industrial surfaces.
- Powerful Grease Cleaning: Formulated to loosen thick grease and built-up deposits during professional cleaning operations.
- Carbon Deposit Removal: Helps remove suitable carbon contamination from industrial machinery and equipment surfaces.
- Lubricant Residue Cleaning: Designed to address accumulated lubricants and related oily residues.
- Hydraulic Fluid Removal: Effective for cleaning hydraulic fluid contamination from appropriate industrial surfaces and equipment.
- Concentrated Cleaning Performance: Designed for dilution with water, providing economical detergent consumption during recurring industrial maintenance.
- Recommended 1:128 Dilution Ratio: Karcher's professional catalog specifies a general-use dilution of one part concentrate to approximately 128 parts water.
- High-Yield Bulk Cleaning Solution: At a 1:128 concentrate-to-water ratio, a 55-gallon drum can produce approximately 7,095 gallons of diluted cleaning solution, including the concentrate in the final volume.
- Medium-Foaming Formula: Features a manufacturer-listed medium foam level, rated approximately 3 out of 5, for professional detergent application.
- Phosphate-Free Formulation: Manufactured without phosphates, providing a phosphate-free option for industrial degreasing operations.
- Excellent Hard-Water Performance: Rated 5 out of 5 in Karcher's professional equipment catalog for performance in hard-water conditions.
- Professional Pressure Washer Compatibility: Formulated for use with appropriately configured professional pressure washer detergent systems.
- High-Pressure Pump Compatibility: Karcher identifies the formula as suitable for passing through compatible pressure washers without damaging the high-pressure pump when used as directed.
- Heating Coil Compatibility: Manufacturer documentation also identifies compatibility with appropriate hot-water pressure washer heating coils.
- Hot-Water Pressure Washing Applications: Suitable for use with compatible hot-water pressure washing equipment, helping tackle demanding grease and oil contamination.
- Cold-Water Pressure Washing Applications: Can also be used in approved cold-water pressure washer detergent applications.
- Aluminum Surface Applications: Manufacturer literature identifies aluminum among the compatible surfaces when the product is properly diluted and used according to instructions.
- Stainless Steel Cleaning: Suitable for cleaning appropriate stainless steel surfaces affected by industrial dirt and oily residues.
- Glass and Plastic Surface Applications: Karcher includes suitable glass and plastic surfaces among the product's intended applications.
- Concrete Cleaning Applications: Useful for removing oil and grease contamination from compatible concrete surfaces in industrial environments.
- Industrial Machinery Maintenance: Supports routine cleaning of manufacturing equipment, production machinery, and maintenance components.
- Heavy Equipment Cleaning: Suitable for professional degreasing of compatible construction and industrial equipment surfaces.
- Manufacturing Facility Applications: Designed for demanding cleaning tasks in production plants, factories, and industrial facilities.
- Workshop and Maintenance Cleaning: Helps remove accumulated oils, lubricants, and grease from suitable workshop equipment and maintenance areas.
- Mining and Heavy Construction Applications: Karcher's professional catalog places this product within its industrial detergent range for demanding cleaning environments.
- Strong Alkaline Cleaning Formula: Karcher's 2026 catalog lists a full-strength pH of approximately 13.2, supporting aggressive removal of oily industrial soils.
- Red-Orange Liquid Identification: Manufacturer documentation describes the product as red-orange in color.
- No Added Fragrance: Karcher's professional catalog identifies the formulation as having no added fragrance.
- Adjustable Cleaning Strength: Detergent concentration may be adjusted according to the level of contamination and current manufacturer instructions.
- Professional Bulk Detergent Supply: The 55-gallon container is suitable for facilities operating multiple professional pressure washers and performing frequent degreasing operations.
- Alternative 5-Gallon Packaging: Karcher separately offers Heavy Duty Degreaser in a 5-gallon container, part number 8.698-154.0.
- Accurate Manufacturer Part Identification: Karcher part number 8.698-155.0, also represented as 86981550, supports accurate inventory management and industrial chemical ordering.
At ProQuip Solutions, we provide genuine Karcher industrial degreasers, professional pressure washer detergents, commercial cleaning chemicals, replacement parts, and high-performance cleaning equipment to support demanding commercial and industrial maintenance operations.
Choose the Karcher 8.698-155.0 Heavy Duty Degreaser – 55-Gallon Drum for powerful oil and grease removal, concentrated cleaning performance, excellent hard-water tolerance, and economical bulk detergent supply for industrial cleaning applications.
