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Honda Engines, GX270URA2 8HP 2:1 REDUCTION EN, Engine Displacement 270 cc, Engine Type GX Series OHV Commercial-duty, Shaft Diameter 7/8 in, Model# GX270UT2XRA2

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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
- Not for Sale in California.
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What's Included
- (1) Engine, Model# GX270UT2XRA2
Features + Benefits
- Automatic decompression for easy starting
- Heavy-duty ball bearing supported crankshaft
- Double walled heavy-duty tank with in tank fuel strainer
- Not for Sale in California.
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 60680 |
Brand | Honda Engines |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 3 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 75.0 LB |
Engine Displacement | 270 cc |
Engine Type | GX Series OHV Commercial-duty |
Shaft Diameter | 7/8 in |
Shaft Diameter Metric | 22 mm |
Shaft Length | 2.09 in |
Start Type | Recoil |
Shaft Keyway | 0.25 in |
Net Torque | 14.1 ft-lbs. |
Crankshaft | R-type |
PTO Height | 5.25 in |
Cylinders (qty.) | 1 |
Cylinder Bore | Cast Iron |
Net Power Output | 8.5 HP |
Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Fuel Tank Capacity | 5.6 qt |
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 | 2.3 in |
Stroke | 2.3 in |
Air Cleaner Type | Dual Element |
Choke Control | Manual |
Throttle Control | Remote |
Fuel Filter | Yes |
Muffler Included | Yes |
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· 11 months ago
Is this engine new or is it reconditioned?
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ProductExpert29· 11 months ago
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· 3 years ago
Can the pull start, pull right to left instead of left to right
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ProductExpert11· 3 years ago
The recoil start on the engine is unable to be changed in direction.
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· 4 years ago
how much gear reduction ?
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ProductExpert6· 4 years ago
This engine has a 2:1 gear reduction. This would reduce the output of the engine to no more than 1800 RPM.
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· 5 years ago
Does the gear reducer also act as a clutch? If so what brand is the reducer?
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ProductExpert12· 5 years ago
The gear reduction has the ability to act as a clutch. The gear reduction is also manufactured by Honda.
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3 year limited warranty
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Specifications
270 cc
270 cc
688 cc
688 cc
GX Series OHV Commercial-duty
GX Series OHV Commercial-duty
GX Series OHV V-twin Commercial-duty
GX Series OHV V-twin Commercial-duty
7/8 in
1 in
1 in
Tapered
22 mm
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2.09 in
3.23 in
2.9 in
3 in
Recoil
Recoil
Electric
Electric
0.25 in
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0.25 in
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14.1 ft-lbs.
14.1 ft-lbs.
35.6 ft-lbs.
35.6 ft-lbs.
R-type
H-type
Q-type
V-type
5.25 in
5.25 in
5.25 in
5.25 in
1
1
2
2
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Integrated
Integrated
8.5 HP
8.5 HP
20.8 HP
20.8 HP
8.5:1
8.5:1
9.3:1
9.3:1
Yes
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No
No
5.6 qt
5.6 qt
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-
1.16 qt
1.16 qt
2 qt
2 qt
Yes
-
-
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Yes
-
No
Yes
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Counter Clockwise
Centrifugal Mechanical
Centrifugal Mechanical
Mechanical
Mechanical
Electronic
Electronic
Electonic, Digital CDI W/variable Ignition Timing
Electonic, Digital CDI W/variable Ignition Timing
Float, External Vent
Float, External Vent
2-barrel, Fuel Cut Solenoid, Inner Vent
2-barrel, Fuel Cut Solenoid, Inner Vent
Splash
Splash
Full Pressure
Full Pressure
Yes
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-
-
Air
Air
Air
Air
2.3 in
3 in
3.1 in
3.1 in
2.3 in
2.3 in
2.8 in
2.8 in
Dual Element
Dual Element
Dual Element
Dual Element
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Remote
Manual
Manual
Manual
Yes
Yes
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-
Yes
-
No
No
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17
2.7
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