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HONDA GX270

GX270 a 9HP OHV horizontal -shaft engine with elctronic ignition and oil alert. It has the same variety of uses as the GX240. With one more horse power, this engine can make difficult jobs easy.

Features & Benefits

Specifications

  • CARB Approved
  • Meets EPA Standards
MODEL  GX270K1
Type  4-stroke, overhead valve single cylinder , inclined by 25°
Total Displacement  270 cm³ (16.5 cu in)
Bore & Strike  77 x 58 mm (3.0 x 2.3 in)
Max Horsepower (Gross)  6.7 kw / 3,600 min–¹ (9.0HP / 3,600 rpm)
Max Torque (Gross)  Crank P.T.O  19.5 N·m (1.85 kgf·m, 14 lbf·ft) 2,500 rpm
 with 1/2 reduction  39 N·m (3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft) 1,250 rpm
 with 1/2 reduction*  39 N·m (3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft) 1,250 rpm
 with 1/6 reduction  117 N·m (11.7 kgf·m, 85 lbf·ft) 420 rpm
Compression Ratio  8.0: 1
Fuel Consumption  313 g/kWh (230 g/HPh, 0.51 lb/HPh)
Cooling System  Forced-air
Ignition System  Transistorized magneto ignition
Ignition Timing  20° B.T.D.C (fixed)
Spark Plug  BPR6ES (NGK), W20EPR-U (DENSO)
Carburetor  Horizontal type, butterfly valve
Air Cleaner  Dual element type
 Single element type
 Oil bath type
 Cyclone type
Lubricating System  Splash
Oil Capacity

1.1 lt 1.16 US qt, 0.97 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  6.0 lt (1.59 US gal, 1.32 imp gal)
Reduction oil capacity  1/2, reduction*¹ 0.3 lt (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imo qt)
 1/2, 1/6 reduction  Lubricated from engine crankcase
 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  30, 2025