GCV160/190

Quiet, Lightweight Reliable Power

Honda GCV engines offer a quiet, yet powerful and lightweight combination for a variety of demanding applications. Ideal for residential mowers and pressure washers, these engines pack a punch.

Common Applications
  • Pressure washers
  • Lawn mowers
  • Agricultural equipment
  • Forestry equipment

Features

Fuel Efficient, High Output Operation
  • Compact combustion chamber, overhead cam design, and uniblock construction reduce fuel consumption Learn More
  • Powerful torque across a wide RPM range helps reduce engine speed drop from sudden load increases.
Compact and Lightweight
  • The lightest engines in their class
  • The world's first general purpose engine internal timing belt Learn More
  • Tough resin overhead cam for durability and quietness
  • Uni-block construction
Quiet, Smooth Performance
  • Internal timing belt provides quiet operation
  • Valvetrain and gear noise is minimized
  • Precision engineered and machined components result in lower vibration
Proven Reliability
  • Dua-Lube System provides superior engine lubrication
  • Simple construction reduces many potential maintenance needs
  • High quality materials, fit, and finish
  • Single element air filter
Easy to Use and Maintain
  • Auto Choke System available Learn More
  • Auto Throttle available
  • Easy access oil drain and fill
  • Easily accessible spark plug
  • Proven lifetime timing belt design Learn More
Easy Starting
  • Horizontal cross-flow intake port to smooth the flow of fuel
  • Automatic mechanical decompression Learn More
  • Electronic ignition
Emissions Compliant
  • No catalyst necessary
  • Built in charcoal canister in gas cap
Available Options
  • Honda blade brake clutch assembly available for lawn mower applications
  • Different controls are available for a variety of different applications (pressure washer, lawnmower, log splitter, etc.)
  • Electric start version available

SPECIFICATIONS

GCV160

GCV190

Engine Type Air-cooled 4-stroke OHC Air-cooled 4-stroke OHC
Bore x Stroke 2.5" x 2.0" (64 mm x 50 mm) 2.7" x 2.0" (69 mm x 50 mm)
Displacement 9.8 cu in (160 cm3) 11.4 cu in (187 cm3)
Net Power Output* 4.4 HP (3.3 kW) @ 3600 rpm 5.1HP (3.8 kW) @ 3600 rpm
Net Torque 6.9 lb-ft (9.4 Nm) @ 2500 rpm 8.3 lb-ft (11.3 Nm) @ 2500 rpm
PTO Shaft Rotation Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Compression Ratio 8.5:1 8.5:1
Carburetor Horizontal type butterfly valve Horizontal type butterfly valve
Ignition System Transistorized magneto Transistorized magneto
Starting System Recoil/electric Recoil/electric
Air Cleaner Dry (paper filter) Dry (paper filter)
Governor System Centrifugal Mechanical Centrifugal Mechanical
Fuel Tank Capacity .98 U.S. qts (.93 liter) 0.98 U.S. qts (.93 liter)
Fuel Unleaded 86 octane or higher Unleaded 86 octane or higher
Oil Capacity 0.58 US qt (0.55l) 0.58 US qt (0.55l)
Lubrication System Splash Splash
Dry Weight 22.0 lbs (10.0 kg) 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg)
WARNING: California Prop 65 Info

DIMENSIONS

GCV160

GCV190

Length (min) 14.4" (367mm) 14.4" (367mm)
Width (min) 13.0" (331mm) 13.0" (331mm)
Height (min) 13.7" (347mm) 13.8" (349mm)

PTO

GCV160

GCV190

N1 Straight shaft View Details Straight shaft View Details
A2 Straight shaft View Details Straight shaft View Details
S3 Straight shaft View Details Straight shaft View Details
N5 Straight shaft View Details Straight shaft View Details
N7 Straight shaft View Details Straight shaft View Details

Performance Curves

GCV160 Performance Curve
GCV190 Performance Curve

The SAE J1349 standard measures net horsepower with the manufacturer’s production muffler and air cleaner in place.Net horsepower more closely correlates with the power the operator will experience when using a Honda engine powered product.The power rating of the engines indicated in this document measures the net power output at 3600 rpm(7000 rpm for model GXH50, GXV50, GX25 and GX35) and net torque at 2500 rpm, as tested on a production engine. Mass production engines may vary from this value.Actual power output for the engine installed in the final machine will vary depending on numerous factors, including the operation speed of the engine in application, environmental conditions, maintenance and other variables.