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Honda Engines, HONDA 163CC OHV ELEC START ENG, Engine Displacement 163 cc, Engine Type GX Series OHV Commercial-duty, Shaft Diameter 3/4 in, Model# GX160UT2XQXE2

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- Automatic decompression for easy starting
- Lamp charging system
- Heavy-duty ball bearing supported crankshaft
- Double walled heavy-duty tank with in tank fuel strainer
- Battery cables not included
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What's Included
- (1) Engine, Model# GX160UT2XQXE2
Features + Benefits
- Automatic decompression for easy starting
- Lamp charging system
- Heavy-duty ball bearing supported crankshaft
- Double walled heavy-duty tank with in tank fuel strainer
- Battery cables not included
- Not for sale in CA.
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 60591 |
Brand | Honda Engines |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 3 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 40.0 LB |
Engine Displacement | 163 cc |
Engine Type | GX Series OHV Commercial-duty |
Shaft Diameter | 3/4 in |
Shaft Length | 2.43 in |
Start Type | Electric and Recoil |
Shaft Keyway | 0.18 in |
Net Torque | 7.6 ft-lbs. |
Crankshaft | Q-type |
PTO Height | 4.17 in |
Cylinders (qty.) | 1 |
Cylinder Bore | Cast Iron |
Net Power Output | 4.8 HP |
Compression Ratio | 9:1 |
Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Fuel Tank Capacity | 3.3 qt |
Oil Capacity | 0.61 qt |
Low Oil Shutdown | Yes |
Shaft Rotation (From PTO Shaft Side) | Counter Clockwise |
Governor System | Centrifugal Mechanical |
Ignition System | Electronic |
Carburetor | Float, External Vent |
Lubrication System | Splash |
Auto Compression Release | Yes |
Cooling System | Air |
Bore | 2.7 in |
Stroke | 1.8 in |
Air Cleaner Type | Dual Element |
Choke Control | Manual |
Throttle Control | Remote |
Charging System Amps | 1 |
Muffler Included | Yes |
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· 16 years ago
what battery is recommended for this engine?
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Jimbobjoeed· 16 years ago
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ProductExpert11· 16 years ago
You will want to use a 12 volt battery with an ampere-hour rating of at least 18 AH.
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· 5 years ago
Can this engine be started with a motorcycle battery? (12V 14AH 200CCA) or is starting this too much for such a small battery? Will the charging circuit keep the battery charged?
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ProductExpert6· 5 years ago
A motorcycle battery would not be recommended for starting the electric start on this engine. The engine does have a 3 amp charging circuit to charge the battery.
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· 7 years ago
How mant hp
What hp is the 163cc engine w/electric start?
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ProductExpert6· 7 years ago
This engine would have an approximate horsepower rating of 5.5 HP.
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3 year limited warranty
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Specifications
163 cc
688 cc
688 cc
688 cc
GX Series OHV Commercial-duty
GX Series OHV V-twin Commercial-duty
GX Series OHV V-twin Commercial-duty
GX Series OHV V-twin Commercial-duty
3/4 in
1 in
1 in
1 in
2.43 in
2.9 in
2.9 in
2.9 in
Electric and Recoil
Electric
Electric
Electric
0.18 in
0.25 in
0.25 in
0.25 in
7.6 ft-lbs.
35.6 ft-lbs.
35.6 ft-lbs.
35.6 ft-lbs.
Q-type
Q-type
Q-type
Q-type
4.17 in
5.25 in
5.25 in
5.25 in
1
2
2
2
Cast Iron
Integrated
Integrated
Integrated
4.8 HP
20.8 HP
20.8 HP
20.8 HP
9:1
9.3:1
9.3:1
9.3:1
Yes
No
No
No
3.3 qt
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0.61 qt
2 qt
2 qt
2 qt
Yes
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Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Centrifugal Mechanical
Mechanical
Mechanical
Mechanical
Electronic
Electonic, Digital CDI W/variable Ignition Timing
Electonic, Digital CDI W/variable Ignition Timing
Electonic, Digital CDI W/variable Ignition Timing
Float, External Vent
2-barrel, Fuel Cut Solenoid, Inner Vent
2-barrel, Fuel Cut Solenoid, Inner Vent
2-barrel, Fuel Cut Solenoid, Inner Vent
Splash
Full Pressure
Full Pressure
Full Pressure
Yes
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-
-
Air
Air
Air
Air
2.7 in
3.1 in
3.1 in
3.1 in
1.8 in
2.8 in
2.8 in
2.8 in
Dual Element
Dual Element
Dual Element
Dual Element
Manual
Remote
Manual
Remote
Remote
Remote
Manual
Remote
1
20
17
3
Yes
No
No
No
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Yes
No
Yes
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