GC160/190

Reliable, Lightweight, Premium Residential Power

Specifically designed for home-use power equipment applications, the GC160 provides an ideal source of power for a variety of consumer products.

Common Applications
  • Pressure washers
  • Tillers / cultivators
  • Agricultural equipment
  • Water pumps

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
  • One of the lightest engines in their class
  • World's first general purpose engine with an internal timing belt Learn More
  • 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
  • OHC design minimizes valvetrain and gear noise
  • 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
  • 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
  • Different controls are available for a variety of different applications (pressure washer, lawnmower, log splitter, etc.)
  • A number of control options are available for a variety of applications (pressure washer, lawnmower, log splitter, etc.)
  • Electric start version available

SPECIFICATIONS

GC160

GC190

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* 4.6 HP (3.4 kW) @ 3600 rpm 5.2 HP (3.9 kW) @ 3600 rpm
Net Torque 6.9 lb-ft (9.4 Nm) @ 2500 rpm 8.3 lb-ft (11.2 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 Recoil
Air Cleaner Dry (paper filter) Dry (paper filter)
Governor System Centrifugal Mechanical Centrifugal Mechanical
Fuel Tank Capacity 1.9 U.S. qts (1.8 liters) 1.9 U.S. qts (1.8 liters)
Fuel Unleaded 86 octane or higher Unleaded 86 octane or higher
Oil Capacity 0.61 US qt (0.58l) 0.61 US qt (0.58l)
Lubrication System Splash Splash
Dry Weight 25.4 lbs (11.5 kg) 29.1 lbs (13.2 kg)
WARNING: California Prop 65 Info

DIMENSIONS

GC160

GC190

Length (min) 13.3" (337mm) 13.6" (345mm)
Width (min) 14.5" (369mm) 14.5" (369mm)
Height (min) 13.0" (331mm) 13.0" (331mm)

PTO

GC160

GC190

Q type Straight shaft View Details Straight shaft View Details
V type Tapered shaft View Details Tapered shaft View Details
P type Threaded type (SAE) View Details Threaded type (SAE) View Details

Performance Curves

GC160 Performance Curve
GC190 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.