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Honda Horizontal OHV Engine with Electric Start — 270cc, GX Series, 1in. x 3 31/64in. Shaft, Model# GX270UT2QAE2
 
 
 

Honda Horizontal OHV Engine with Electric Start — 270cc, GX Series, 1in. x 3 31/64in. Shaft, Model# GX270UT2QAE2

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The Honda 270cc GX Series OHV commercial-grade engine is designed for the most demanding commercial applications. It has set an industry standard for reliability and durability. Overhead Valve design offers cooler, fuel-efficient operation and cast iron cylinder sleeve provides longer service life. The GX is reliable, easy starting and quiet running. Meets EPA and CARB emission levels standards. This legendary engine has earned the reputation as the preferred engine for construction equipment. Common applications include pressure washers, compressors, go-karts, log splitters and chipper/shredders.

Features + Benefits

  • Automatic decompression for easy starting
  • Heavy-duty ball bearing supported crankshaft
  • Double walled heavy-duty tank with in tank fuel strainer
  • 50-state compliant engine

Key Specs

Item#60965
Ship Weight75.0 lbs
Engine Displacement (cc)270
Start TypeElectric w/recoil back up
ApplicationPressure washer, compressor, log splitter
Engine TypeGX series OHV–commercial duty
Rated Power (HP)8
Torque (ft./lbs.)13.10 at 2,500 RPM
Shaft OutputHorizontal
CrankshaftQ-type
Shaft Diameter (in.)1
Shaft Length (in.)3 31/64
Shaft Keyway (in.)1/4
Shaft End Tapped (Diameter (in.)/Threads per inch)7/16–20
Shaft Rotation (From PTO Shaft Side)Counterclockwise
PTO Height (in.)5 1/4
Cylinders (qty.)1
Cylinder BoreCast iron
Bore x Stroke (in.)3.0 x 2.3
Compression Ratio8.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Air Cleaner TypeDual element
Fuel TypeGasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity (qt.)5.6
Fuel FilterFuel tank filler neck strainer
Oil Capacity (qt.)1.16
Lubrication SystemForced splash
Low Oil AlertYes
Ignition SystemElectronic
Governor SystemCentrifugal mechanical
CarburetorFloat, external vent
Throttle ControlRemote (wire)
Choke ControlManual
Max. RPM3,600
Bolt Circle (in.)5, 6 1/2
Mounting Base L x W (in.)7 11/16 x 3 3/16–3 11/16
Dimensions L x W x H (in.)15 x 16 7/8 x 16 1/8
EPA/CARB Approval (California Air Resource Board)Yes

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3 year limited warranty

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Engine Displacement (cc) 270 270 390 390 340
Start Type Recoil Electric w/recoil back up Recoil Electric w/recoil back up Recoil
Application Chipper, shredder, log splitter, compressor Pressure washer, compressor, log splitter Pressure washer, compressor, log splitter Pressure washer, compressor Cement mixer
Engine Type GX series OHV–commercial duty GX series OHV–commercial duty GX series OHV–commercial duty GX series OHV–commercial duty GX series OHV–commercial duty
Rated Power (HP) 8 8 11 13 9.5
Torque (ft./lbs.) 13.10 at 2,500 RPM 13.10 at 2,500 RPM 18.50 at 2,500 RPM 18.50 at 2,500 RPM 16.30 at 2,500 RPM
Shaft Output Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal
Crankshaft Q-type Q-type Q-type Q-type H type
Shaft Diameter (in.) 1 1 1 1 1
Shaft Length (in.) 3 31/64 3 31/64 3 31/64 3 31/64 3 15/64
Shaft Keyway (in.) - 1/4 - 1/4 1/4
Shaft End Tapped (Diameter (in.)/Threads per inch) 3/8–24 7/16–20 - 3/8–24 7/16–20
Shaft Rotation (From PTO Shaft Side) Counterclockwise Counterclockwise Counterclockwise Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
Gear Reduction - - - - H type 6:1
PTO Height (in.) 5 1/4 5 1/4 5 1/4 5 1/4 5 1/4
Cylinders (qty.) 1 1 1 1 1
Cylinder Bore Cast iron Cast iron Cast iron Cast iron Cast iron
Bore x Stroke (in.) 3.0 x 2.3 3.0 x 2.3 3.5 x 2.5 3.5 x 2.5 3.2 x 2.5
Compression Ratio 8.2:1 8.2:1 8.0:1 8.0:1 8.0:1
Cooling System Air cooled Air cooled Air cooled Air cooled Air cooled
Air Cleaner Type Dual element Dual element Cyclone Dual element Dual element
Fuel Tank - - Standard (White) Standard (White) Standard (White)
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity (qt.) 5.6 5.6 6.4 6.4 6.4
Fuel Filter Fuel tank filler neck strainer Fuel tank filler neck strainer - Fuel tank filler neck strainer Fuel tank filler neck strainer
Oil Capacity (qt.) 1.16 1.16 1.16 1.16 1.16
Lubrication System Forced splash Forced splash Forced splash Forced splash Forced splash
Low Oil Alert Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Low Oil Shutdown - - Yes Yes Yes
Ignition System Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic
Governor System Centrifugal mechanical Centrifugal mechanical Centrifugal mechanical Centrifugal mechanical Centrifugal mechanical
Carburetor Float, external vent Float, external vent Float, inner vent Float, external vent Float, external vent
Throttle Control Remote (wire) Remote (wire) Remote (wire) Remote (wire) -
Choke Control Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual
Max. RPM 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600 3,600
Charging System Amps - - - 10 -
Muffler Included - - Silent Silent, exhaust pipe protector, deflector Standard, exhaust pipe protector, spark arrestor, deflector
Auto Compression Release - - Yes Yes Yes
Bolt Circle (in.) 5, 6 1/2 5, 6 1/2 5, 6 1/2 5, 6 1/2 5
Mounting Base L x W (in.) 7 11/16 x 3 3/16–3 11/16 7 11/16 x 3 3/16–3 11/16 7 11/16 x 3 25/64 to 4 1/16 7 11/16 x 3 25/64 to 4 1/16 7 11/16 x 3 25/64 to 4 1/16
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) 15 x 16 7/8 x 16 1/8 15 x 16 7/8 x 16 1/8 15 7/8 x 17 11/16 x 17 3/8 15 7/8 x 17 11/16 x 17 3/8 15 x 16 7/8 x 16 1/8
EPA/CARB Approval (California Air Resource Board) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes