Honda GX160 Engine

Honda GX160 Engine

The Honda GX160 engine is suitable for a wide range of heavy duty applications. Supplied standard with a recoil start the Honda GX160 is also available with the option of electric start. Renowned the world over for longevity & reliability these engines can be found in construction equipment, garden machinery, tillers, generators, welders, pumps and other industrial applications. There are two engine code variants: the QX3 & the SX3. The output shafts differ in size: QX3 is 3/4inch while the SX3 is 20mm

Honda GX160 Engine Features

• OHV design enhances combustion efficiency
• High power-to-displacement ratio
• Easy starting with an automatic decompression system and an easy-to-grip soft recoil starter handle
• High quality materials and purpose-built components which ensure reliable, long-term use
• Meets world's most stringent environmental legislation
• Low fuel and oil consumption
• Reduced vibration and noise levels 

GX160 - Tech Specs

• Engine type: 4-stroke single cylinder OHV petrol engine 25° inclined cylinder horizontal shaft
• Cylinder sleeve type: Cast iron sleeve
• Bore x Stroke: 68 x 45 mm
• Displacement: - 163 cm³
• Compression ratio: 9.0 : 1
• Net power: - 3.6 kW - 4.8 HP @ 3600 rpm
• Continuous rated power: - 2.5 kW, 3.4 HP @ 3000 rpm - 2.9 kW 3.9 HP @ 3600 rpm
• Max net torque: - 10.3 Nm / 1.05 kgfm @ 2500 rpm
• Ignition system: - Transistorised
• Starter: - Recoil
• Fuel tank capacity: - 3.1 Litres
• Fuel cons at cont rated power: - 1.4 L/h @ 3600 rpm
• Engine oil capacity: - 0.6 Litre
• Dimensions (L x W x H): - 312 x 362 x 346 mm
• Dry weight: - 15.1 kg