The engine is governed. It is able to achieve up to 4000 RPM with the throttle screw adjustment. It is not recommended to use the engine at the higher levels of RPM.
Honda Engines, HONDA 270CC OHV ELEC START, Engine Displacement 270 cc, Engine Type GX Series OHV Commercial-duty, Shaft Diameter 1 in, Model# GX240UT2XQAE2

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- Automatic decompression for easy starting
- Heavy-duty ball bearing supported crankshaft
- Double walled heavy-duty tank with in tank fuel strainer
- Does not include battery cables
- Not for sale in CA
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What's Included
- (1) Engine, Model# GX240UT2XQAE2
Features + Benefits
- Automatic decompression for easy starting
- Heavy-duty ball bearing supported crankshaft
- Double walled heavy-duty tank with in tank fuel strainer
- Does not include battery cables
- Not for sale in CA
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 60863 |
Brand | Honda Engines |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 3 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 85.0 LB |
Engine Displacement | 270 cc |
Engine Type | GX Series OHV Commercial-duty |
Shaft Diameter | 1 in |
Shaft Length | 3.48 in |
Start Type | Electric and Recoil |
Shaft Keyway | 0.25 in |
Net Torque | 13.5 ft-lbs. |
Crankshaft | Q-type |
PTO Height | 5.25 in |
Cylinders (qty.) | 1 |
Cylinder Bore | Cast Iron |
Net Power Output | 7.9 HP |
Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Tank | Yes |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 5.6 qt |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Oil Capacity | 1.16 qt |
Low Oil Shutdown | Yes |
Low Oil Alert | 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 | 2.9 in |
Stroke | 2.3 in |
Air Cleaner Type | Dual Element |
Choke Control | Manual |
Throttle Control | Remote |
Fuel Filter | Yes |
Charging System Amps | 3 |
Muffler Included | Yes |
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· 6 years ago
Does this engine have a rev limiter...?
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ProductExpert11· 6 years ago
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· 14 years ago
Need to know appox. hp or kw rating of engine?
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ProductExpert31· 14 years ago
This engine is approximately 8 hp.
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Specifications
270 cc
688 cc
688 cc
688 cc
GX Series OHV Commercial-duty
GX Series OHV V-twin
GX Series OHV V-twin Commercial-duty
GX Series OHV V-twin Commercial-duty
1 in
1-1/8 in
1 in
1 in
3.48 in
3.5 in
2.9 in
2.9 in
Electric and Recoil
Electric
Electric
Electric
0.25 in
0.25 in
0.25 in
0.25 in
13.5 ft-lbs.
35.6 ft-lbs.
35.6 ft-lbs.
35.6 ft-lbs.
Q-type
T-type
Q-type
Q-type
5.25 in
-
5.25 in
5.25 in
1
2
2
2
Cast Iron
Integrated
Integrated
Cast Iron
7.9 HP
22.1 HP
20.8 HP
20.8 HP
8.5:1
9.3:1
9.3:1
9.3:1
Yes
No
No
No
5.6 qt
-
-
-
1.16 qt
2 qt
2 qt
2.1 qt
Yes
No
-
Oil Alert
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Centrifugal Mechanical
Mechanical
Mechanical
Mechanical
Electronic
Electrical, Digital CDI W/variable Ignition Timing
Electonic, Digital CDI W/variable Ignition Timing
Electrical, 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
Forced Lubrication
Yes
-
-
Yes
Air
Air
Air
Air
2.9 in
3.1 in
3.1 in
3.1 in
2.3 in
2.8 in
2.8 in
2.8 in
Dual Element
Dual Element
Dual Element
Dual Element
Manual
Manual
Remote
Manual
Remote
Manual
Remote
Manual
Yes
-
-
Yes
3
20
3
17
Yes
No
No
No
-
Ball
-
Ball
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