GX120/160/200

Quality and performance come standard.

Honda’s GX series engines are legendary for superior reliability and performance. And there’s no doubt about it: the GX120, 160, and 200 live up to the legend. Low noise levels, low vibration, and low emissions – without sacrificing power output or performance.

Common Applications
  • Commercial lawn and garden equipment
  • Tillers / cultivators
  • Generators
  • Construction / industrial equipment
  • Agricultural equipment
  • Water pumps
  • Pressure Washers
  • Forestry equipment

Features

Fuel Efficient, High Output Operation
  • 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 (GX160)
  • Ball bearing supported crankshaft for greater stability
Exceptionally Quiet
  • Aluminum push rods reduce both valve clearance and noise level. (GX160)
  • Muffler and breather valve enhancements reduce noise and improve sound quality
  • 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 Learn More
  • 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 Learn More
Emissions Compliant
  • Lower emissions, same power output!
  • No catalyst necessary
Available Options
  • Low profile versions (Select models)
  • Gear reduction options
  • Electic start (Select models)
  • Electric start (Select models)
  • Spark arrester available
  • Charge and lamp coils with multiple output options available
  • Cyclone Air Cleaner available ( Select models)

SPECIFICATIONS

GX120

GX160

GX200

Engine Type Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV
Bore x Stroke 60 X 43.5 mm 68 X 45 mm 68 X 54 mm
Displacement 122 cm3 163 cm3 196 cm3
Net Power Output* 3.2 hp (2.4 kW) @ 3,600 rpm 4.8 hp (3.6 kW) @ 3,600 rpm 5.8 hp (4.3 kW) @ 3,600 rpm
Net Torque 5.5 lb-ft (7.3 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm 7.6 lb-ft (10.3 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm 9.1 lb-ft (12.4 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm
PTO Shaft Rotation Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Compression Ratio 8.3:1 9.0 : 1 8.5:1
Lamp/Charge coil options 25W, 50W 50W / 1A, 7A, 18A 25W, 50W / 1A, 7A, 18A
Carburetor Butterfly Butterfly Butterfly
Ignition System Transistorized magneto Transistorized magneto Transistorized magneto
Starting System Recoil Starter Recoil Starter Recoil Starter
Lubrication System Splash Splash Splash
Governor System Mechanical Centrifugal Mechanical Mechanical
Air Cleaner Dual Element Dual Element Dual element
Oil Capacity 0.59 US qt. (0.56 L) 0.61 US qt. (0.58 L) 0.63 US qt (0.6l)
Fuel Tank Capacity 2.1 U.S. qts (2.0 liters) 3.3 U.S. qts (3.1 liters) 3.3 U.S. qts (3.1 liters)
Fuel Unleaded 86 octane or higher Unleaded 86 octane or higher Unleaded 86 octane or higher
Dry Weight 28.9 lbs. (13.2 kg) 33 lbs. (15.1 kg) 35 lbs. (16.1 kg)
WARNING: California Prop 65 Info

DIMENSIONS

GX120

GX160

GX200

Length (min) 11.7” (297 mm) 12.2" (312 mm) 12.6" (321mm)
Width (min) 13.6” (346 mm) 14.3" (362 mm) 14.8" (376mm)
Height (min) 13.0” (329 mm) 13.6" (346 mm) 13.6” (346 mm)

PTO

GX120

GX160

GX200

L type Reduction type PTO View Details Reduction type PTO View Details Reduction type PTO View Details
Q type Straight shaft View Details Straight shaft View Details Straight shaft View Details
S type Straight shaft (metric) View Details Straight shaft (metric) View Details
T type Straight shaft View Details Straight shaft View Details Straight shaft View Details
AR type Rammer View Details

Performance Curves

GX120 Performance Curve
GX160 Performance Curve
GX200 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.