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HONDA GX160

GX160 a 5.5HP OHV horizontal -shaft engine with automatic decrompression for easy starting. This 5.5hp has electronic ignition and is available with oil alert.

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Specifications

  • CARB Approved
  • Meets EPA Standards
MODEL  GX160K1
Type  4-stroke, overhead valve single cylinder , inclined by 25°
Total Displacement  163 cm³ (9.6 cu in)
Bore & Strike  68 x 65 mm (2.7 x 1.8 in)
Max Horsepower (Gross)  4.0 kw / 4,000 min–¹(5.5hp / 4,000rpm )
Max Torque (Gross)  Crank P.T.O  11 N·m (1.1 kgf·m, 8 lbf·ft) 2,500 rpm
 with 1/2 reduction  22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft) 1,250 rpm
 with 1/2 reduction*²  22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft) 1,250 rpm
 with 1/6 reduction  66 N·m (6.6 kgf·m, 48 lbf·ft) 420 rpm
Compression Ratio  8.5: 1
Fuel Consumption  310 g/kWh (230 g/HPh, 0.51 lb/HPh)
Cooling System  Forced-air
Ignition System  Transistorized magneto ignition
Ignition Timing  25° B.T.D.C (fixed)
Spark Plug  BPR6ES (NGK), W20EPR-U (DENSO)
Carburetor  Horizontal type, butterfly valve
Air Cleaner  Dual element type
 Simi-dry type
 Oil bath type
 Cyclone type
Lubricating System  Splash
Oil Capacity  0.6 lt (0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp qt)
Starting System  Recoil or electric start
Stopping System  ignition primary circuit ground
Fuel Used  Automotive unleaded gasoline (minimum 86 pump octane)
Fuel tank capacity  3.6 lt (0.95 US gal, 0.79 imp gal)
Reduction oil capacity  1/2, reduction*² 0.5 lt (0.53 us qt, 0.44 Imp qt)
 1/2, reduction  Lubricated from engine crankcase
 1/6, reduction  0.15 lt (0.159 us qt, 0.132 Imp qt)
Clutch type   1/2 reduction Centrifugal
Clutch engagement   1/2 reduction 1,800 rpm
Clutch lock  1/2 reduction  2,200 rpm
P.T.O. Shaft Rotation  Counterclockwise (viewed from P.T.O. side)
   April  26, 2024