Make light work of hard tasks. Honda's GX50 general-purpose engine expands our Mini-Four Stroke lineup with a model that offers high output and light weight—extending into more demanding commercial and rental applications with excellent fuel efficiency. Featuring a compact and lightweight design, the GX50 is the first Honda four-stroke model in the two-horsepower class that is 360-degrees inclinable during operation and storage. COMMON APPLICATIONS Commercial lawn and garden equipment Tillers / cultivators Construction / industrial equipment Agricultural equipment Water pumps ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 4-stroke - no fuel/oil mixing Higher output engine, with a power-to-weight ratio matched to leading two-stroke models Full 360° "any-side-up" operation - use and store in any position Exclusive rotary-slinger lubrication system FUEL EFFICIENT, HIGH OUTPUT OPERATION Approximately half the operating cost of comparable 2-stroke engines Efficient port configuration and large diameter valves maximize power output Lighter, more rigid valve train Carburetor equipped with accelerator pump for fast, easy acceleration SMOOTH PERFORMANCE Precision engineered components result in lower vibration Lighter piston minimizes vibration Ball bearing supported crankshaft for greater stability Roller bearing supported connecting rod EXCEPTIONALLY QUIET Belt-driven OHC design reduces mechanical noise Large capacity, multi-chamber exhaust system Sophisticated air intake system PROVEN RELIABILITY High quality materials, fit, and finish Lifetime timing belt design Integrated fuel system protection Diaphragm carburetor Scratch-resistant Bridge Guard Design provides stability and protects the engine cowling in upside down positions EASY TO USE AND MAINTAIN Easily accessible spark plug Easy to drain and re-fill oil No mixing of gas and oil EASY STARTING Exhaust decompression system Unique low inertia design EMISSIONS COMPLIANT No catalyst necessary AVAILABLE OPTIONS Special designs for horizontal and vertical applications available SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type: Air-cooled 4-stroke OHC Bore x Stroke: 43 mm x 33 mm Displacement: 47.9 cm3 Net Power Output*: 2.0 hp (1.47 kW) @ 7,000 rpm Net Torque: 1.6 lb-ft (2.2 Nm) @ 5,000 rpm PTO Shaft Rotation: Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) Compression Ratio: 8.0:1 Carburetor: Diaphragm-type (overflow return) Ignition System: Transistorized magneto Starting System: Recoil Lubrication System: Crankcase pressure-driven Governor System: NA Air Cleaner: Dry Paper Oil Capacity: 4.4 US oz (130cc) Fuel: Unleaded 86 octane or higher Fuel Tank Capacity: 0.67 U.S. qt (.63 liter) Dry Weight: 9.1 lb (4.1 kg) DIMENSIONS Length (min): 7.8" (199 mm) Width (min): 10.2" (260 mm) Height (min): 10.4" (263 mm)