Description
DESCRIPTION
Powerful. Reliable. Durable.
With the GX240 and 270, you're looking at some of the best engines in the business. Powerful, Reliable, Durable, and Quiet. Honda's GX Series is power you can trust, and then some.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
Pressure washers
Commercial lawn and garden equipment
Tillers / cultivators
Generators
Construction / industrial equipment
Agricultural equipment
Small vehicles
Water pumps
FUEL EFFICIENT, HIGH OUTPUT OPERATION
Digital CDI ignition system with variable timing
Increased compression ratio
Precision camshaft design offers precise valve timing and optimal valve overlap for better fuel efficency
OHV design for increased efficiency and optimal power transfer
SMOOTH PERFORMANCE
Precision engineered components result in lower vibration
Ball bearing supported crankshaft for greater stability
Heavy duty balancer shaft
Improved piston design
EXCEPTIONALLY QUIET
Large capacity, multi-chamber exhaust system
Improved camshaft and muffler reduce overall engine noise by up to 5 dB
Reduced mechanical noise due to piston design
Forged steel crankshaft and rigid crankcase
Helical cut gears
Sophisticated air intake system
PROVEN RELIABILITY
Oil Alert
Cast iron cylinder sleeve
High quality materials, fit, and finish
Dual element air cleaner
Fuel Valve
3-Year Limited Warranty
EASY TO USE AND MAINTAIN
Simple throttle control
Large fuel tanks
Large automotive type fuel cap
Dual oil drains and fill
Easy, convenient, heavy duty control box
Easily accessible spark plug
EASY STARTING
Heavy duty recoil starter
Automatic mechanical de-compression system
Variable ignition timing
EMISSIONS COMPLIANT
EPA certified
No catalyst necessary
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Low profile versions
Gear reduction options
Electic start
Spark arrester available
Charge and lamp coils with multiple output options available
Cyclone Air Cleaner available
Cyclone Air Cleaner available (Select models)
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Type: Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV
Bore x Stroke: 77 X 58 mm
Displacement: 270 cm3
Net Power Output*: 7.9 hp (5.9 kW) @ 3,600 rpm
Net Torque: 13.4 lb-ft (18.3 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm
PTO Shaft Rotation: Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Lamp/Charge coil options: 25W, 50W / 1A, 3A, 10A, 18A
Carburetor: Butterfly Float Type
Ignition System: Digital CDI with variable ignition timing
Starting System: Recoil/electric
Lubrication System: Splash
Governor System: Centrifugal Mass Type
Air Cleaner: Dual element
Oil Capacity: 1.16 US qt (1.1 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 5.6 U.S. qts (5.3 liters)
Fuel: Unleaded 86 octane or higher
Dry Weight: 55.1 to 66.1 lb (25 to 30 kg)
DIMENSIONS
Length (min): 15.0" (380 mm)
Width (min): 16.9" (429 mm)
Height (min): 16.6" (422 mm)
PTO
E type: Tapered shaft
H type: Reduction type PTO
L type: Reduction type PTO
P type: Threaded type (SAE)
Q type: Straight shaft
R type: Reduction type PTO
V type: Tapered shaft
ENGINE
Engine Type Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV
Bore x Stroke 77 x 58 mm
Displacement 270 cm3
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Horsepower 7.9 hp (5.9 kW) @ 3,600 rpm
Torque 13.4 lb.-ft (18.3 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm
Fuel Capacity 5.6 U.S. qt. (5.3 L)
Starting System Recoil/electric
DIMENSIONS
Length 15.0 in. (380 mm)
Width 16.9 in. (429 mm)
Height 16.6 in. (422 mm)
Weight 55.1 to 66.1 lb. (25 to 30 kg)