Honda - GX 270 (Horizontal Crankshaft)

Quality and performance come standard.
The GX270 features more power, quieter performance, lower fuel consumption and lower emissions than the previous version. With new features and better performance, the new GX engines establish themselves yet again as the best engines in the business.

Fuel Efficient, High-Output Operation

• Digital CDI ignition system with variable timing
• Increased compression ratio
• Precision camshaft design offers precise valve timing and optimal valve overlap for better fuel efficiency
• OHV design for increased efficiency and optimal power transfer

Smooth Performance

• Precision-engineered components result in lower vibration
• Ball bearing supported crankshaft for greater stability
• Heavy duty balancer shaft
• Improved piston design

Exceptionally Quiet

• Large capacity, multi-chamber exhaust system
• Improved camshaft and muffler reduce overall engine noise by up to 5 dB
• 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
• 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
• Variable ignition timing

Emissions compliant

• CARB and EPA certified
• No catalyst necessary

Available options

• Low profile versions
• Gear reduction options
• Electric start
• Spark arrester available
• Charge and lamp coils with multiple output options available
• Cyclone Air Cleaner available