Honda GX240 / GX270
Honda GX240
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Horizontal-shaft OHV engines for demanding commercial work, with model-specific output and configuration choices.
- Displacement
- 270 cm3
- Net Power Output
- 7.9 hp (5.9 kW) @ 3,600 rpm
GX240 · Specifications
Base-model specifications. A model selection does not confirm an exact ordering type, shaft dimensions or replacement fit.
- 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, 7A
- 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)
Overall dimensions are not crankshaft dimensions. Check the complete type and installation requirements.
Features
- Digital ignition with variable timing
- Crankshaft supported by ball bearings
- Balancer shaft for smoother operation
- Cast-iron cylinder liner
- Two-stage air filtration
- Automatic starting decompression
Applications
- Pressure washers
- Commercial lawn and garden equipment
- Tillers / cultivators
- Generators
- Construction / industrial equipment
- Agricultural equipment
- Small vehicles
- Water pumps
Configuration choices
Low-profile versions, reduction drives, electric starting, spark arresters, charging coils and select-model cyclone air cleaners are configuration choices. Confirm the full engine type; these are not included with every unit.