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Honda Horizontal OHV Engine for Generators with Electric Start 389cc, GX Series, Tapered 7/8in. x 5 1/16in. Shaft, Model# GX390RT2VWE
Item# 44375

- Designed for the most demanding generator applications
- Overhead valve design offers cooler, fuel-efficient operation
- Cast iron cylinder sleeve provides longer service life
- Automatic decompression for easy starting
- Heavy-duty ball bearing supported crankshaft
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Honda Horizontal OHV Engine for Generators with Electric Start 389cc, GX Series, Tapered 7/8in. x 5 1/16in. Shaft, Model# GX390RT2VWE
Item# 44375
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Engine Displacement (cc)
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270 | 270 | 389 | 389 | 389 |
Start Type
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Recoil | Electric w/recoil backup | Electric w/recoil backup | Electric | Electric w/recoil backup |
Application | Chipper, shredder, log splitter, compressor | Pressure washer, compressor, log splitter | Pressure washer, compressor | Generator | Pressure washer, compressor |
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 |
Net Power Output (HP) | 8.5 (6.3 kW) at 3,600 RPM | 8.5 (6.3 kW) at 3,600 RPM | 11.7 (8.7 kW) at 3,600 RPM | 11.7 (8.7 kW) at 3,600 RPM | 11.7 (8.7 kW) at 3,600 RPM |
Net Torque (lbs./ft.) | 14.1 (19.1 Nm) at 2,500 RPM | 14.1 (19.1 Nm) at 2,500 RPM | 19.5 (26.4 Nm) at 2,500 RPM | 19.5 (26.4 Nm) at 2,500 RPM | 19.5 (26.4 Nm) at 2,500 RPM |
Shaft Output
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Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal | Horizontal |
Crankshaft | Q-type | Q-type | Q-type | V type | Q-type |
Shaft Diameter (in.) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7/8, tapered | 1 |
Shaft Length (in.) | 3 31/64 | 3 31/64 | 3 31/64 | 5 1/16 | 3 31/64 |
Shaft Keyway (in.)
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- | 1/4 | 1/4 | N/A; tapered shaft | 1/4 |
Shaft End Tapped (Diameter (in.)/Threads per inch) | 3/824 | 7/1620 | 3/824 | 5/1624 UNF | 3/824 |
Shaft Rotation (From PTO Shaft Side) | Counterclockwise | Counterclockwise | CCW | Counterclockwise | Counterclockwise |
PTO Height (in.)
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5 1/4 | 5 1/4 | 5 1/4 | 5 1/4 | 5 1/4 |
Bearing Type | - | - | - | Ball bearing | - |
Cylinders (qty.)
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Cylinder Bore
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Cast iron | Cast iron | Cast iron | Cast iron | Cast iron |
Bore x Stroke (in.)
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3.0 x 2.3 | 3.0 x 2.3 | 3.5 x 2.5 | 3 15/32 x 2 1/2 | 3.5 x 2.5 |
Compression Ratio
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8.5:1 | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 | 8.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
Cooling System
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Air cooled | Air cooled | Air | Air cooled | Air cooled |
Air Cleaner Type
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Dual element | Dual element | Dual element | Low profile dual element | Dual element |
Fuel Tank | - | - | Standard | Not included | Standard (White) |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Fuel Tank Capacity (qt.)
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5.6 | 5.6 | 6.4 | - | 6.4 |
Fuel Filter
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Fuel tank filler neck strainer | Fuel tank filler neck strainer | Fuel tank filler neck strainer | Yes | Fuel tank filler neck strainer |
Oil Capacity (qt.)
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1.16 | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.16 |
Lubrication System
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Forced splash | Forced splash | Forced splash | Splash | Forced splash |
Low Oil Alert
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Shutdown
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- | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ignition System
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Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Digital CDI w/variable timing | Electronic |
Governor System
|
Centrifugal mechanical | Centrifugal mechanical | Centrifugal mechanical | Centrifugal mass governor | Centrifugal mechanical |
Carburetor
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Float, external vent | Float, external vent | Float, external vent | Butterfly float | Float, external vent |
Throttle Control
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Remote (wire) | Remote (wire) | Remote, wired | Auto | Remote (wire) |
Choke Control
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Manual | Manual | Manual | Remote | Manual |
Max. RPM
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3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 |
Charging System Amps | - | - | 3 | - | 10 |
Muffler Included
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- | - | - | No | Silent, exhaust pipe protector, deflector |
Auto Compression Release
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- | - | - | Yes | Yes |
Bolt Circle (in.)
|
5, 6 1/2 | 5, 6 1/2 | 5, 6.5 | 5, 6 1/2 | 5, 6 1/2 |
Mounting Base L x W (in.)
|
7 11/16 x 3 3/163 11/16 | 7 11/16 x 3 3/163 11/16 | 7.7 x 3.394.06 | 7 11/16 x 3 25/644 1/16 | 7 11/16 x 3 25/644 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 | - | 16 x 19 1/10 x 17 7/10 | 15 7/8 x 17 11/16 x 17 3/8 |
EPA/CARB Approval (California Air Resource Board)
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |