Honda Engines GX270
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MakeHonda Engines
ModelGX270
Product Features
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*: 8.4 hp (6.3 kW) @ 3,600 rpm
- Net Torque: 14.1 lb-ft (19.1 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 lb (25 kg)
Dimensions
- Length (Min): 15.0" (380 mm)
- Width (Min): 16.9" (429 mm)
- Height (Min): 16.6" (422 mm)
Engine
| Engine Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV |
| Bore x Stroke | 77 X 58 mm |
| Displacement | 270 cm3 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Torque | 14.1 lb-ft (19.1 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.6 U.S. qts (5.3 liters) |
| 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 lb (25 kg) |
