I already have the second one, the first one also broke surprisingly quickly, but "only" after about 5 years, while other Kärcher products such as a high-pressure cleaner last >>10 years.
2.0 has been slightly further developed, the design of the dirty water return has been improved, i.e. the gap that sucks the water away from the rollers has been widened somewhat. But it really brings a lot!
It includes a portion of hard floor cleaner, 2 rollers and the device, which, however, is provided with an EU plug.
Adapters for this can be found in any DIY store or many supermarkets.
We have both devices. FC5 is also for 200m2. The battery-operated one is "too weak" in terms of cleaning power (although the battery would last), which means it doesn't clean so well. We have the rechargeable battery for the dining table and kitchen after meals because of the children. The wired one for all the cleaning in the house.
Yes, it's possible, but I would always just sweep beforehand, it's easier than always cleaning the brush extremely. (Or roughly collect it with a Zewa or something).
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As I see it, the difference in the Eu version (211.-) is only the colour and of course the plug. With the Kärcher FC 5 for 213.- everything is the same except the plug. I weighed the Kärcher and measured the same weight (5000gr), I also measured the container volume and found no difference. In my opinion, the specifications for the 213.- unit are not correct. I can't imagine that the warranty should be voided if a simple plug is damaged.