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Honda GX160UT2SMC7 5.5hp Horizontal 20mm Shaft Recoil Start Engine

by HONDA
SKU GX160UT2SMC7
Availability:
in stock
Original price $519.99 - Original price $519.99
Original price
$519.99
$519.99 - $519.99
Current price $519.99

Honda’s GX series engines are legendary for superior reliability and performance. And there’s no doubt about it: the GX160 lives up to the legend. Lower noise levels, lower vibration, and lower emissions – without sacrificing power output or performance.

Common Applications

  • Pressure washers
  • Commercial lawn and garden equipment
  • Tillers / cultivators
  • Generators
  • Construction / industrial equipment
  • Agricultural equipment
  • Water pumps

Fuel Efficient, High Output Operation

  • New design offers even better fuel economy than before!
  • Precision camshaft design offers precise valve timing and optimal valve overlap for better fuel efficency
  • OHV design for increased efficiency and optimal power transfer
  • High compression ratio for better fuel efficiency

Smooth Performance

  • Precision engineered components result in lower vibration
  • Reduced piston weight and precision balanced crankshaft result in lower engine vibration
  • Ball bearing supported crankshaft for greater stability

Exceptionally Quiet

  • Aluminum push rodes reduce both valve clearance and noise level.
  • New enhancements to the muffler, breather valve, and case cover reduce noise level
  • Reduced mechanical noise due to light weight, noise-reducing materials
  • Forged steel crankshaft and rigid crankcase
  • Helical cut gears
  • Sophisticated air intake system

Proven Reliability

  • Oil Alert
  • New carburetor chamber coating and carburetor filter help to protect against fuel impurities
  • Cast iron cylinder sleeve
  • High quality materials, fit, and finish
  • Dual element air cleaner
  • Fuel Valve
  • 3-Year Limited Warranty

Easy to Use and Maintain

  • Simple throttle control
  • Large fuel tanks
  • Large automotive type fuel cap
  • Dual oil drains and fill
  • Easy, convenient, heavy duty control box
  • Easily accessible spark plug

Easy Starting

  • Heavy duty recoil starter
  • Ergonomic, easy to grip recoil rope design
  • Automatic mechanical de-compression system

Emissions Compliant

  • Lower emissions, higher power output!
  • CARB and EPA certified
  • No catalyst necessary

Available Options

  • Low profile versions
  • Gear reduction options
  • Electic start
  • Spark arrester available
  • Charge and lamp coils with multiple output options available
  • Cyclone Air Cleaner available
Specifications
Honda GX Engine
-Horizontal
-Single Cylinder
-Type 4-Cycle OHV
-Air Cooling System
-163 CCs
-4.8 HP
-7.6 Lbs Net Torque
-Cast Iron Cylinder Bore 2.7 Inches
-Stroke 1.7 Inches
-Compression Ratio 8.5:1
-Recoil Start
-Transistorized Magneto Ignition System
Lubrication:
-Oil Capacity 20 oz
-No Oil Filter
-Butterfly Carburetor
-Muffler Included
-Dual Element Air Cleaner
-.825 Gallons Fuel Tank Included
Crankshaft
- Rotation Direction Counterclockwise
- Size 20MM X 53MM
- Keyway 5 mm
- PTO Height 4-11/64 Inches
Consumer Warranty 3 Years
Commercial Warranty 3 Years

⚠ #2 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and, which are know to the the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.