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 efficiency

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 rods 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 Warrant

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

Ship Weight 40.0 lbs 

Engine Displacement (cc) 160 

Start Type Recoil 

Application Pressure washer, compressor, log splitter, chipper/shredder 

Engine Type GX series OHV–commercial duty 

Rated Power (HP) 4.8 

Torque (ft./lbs.) 7.60 at 2,500 RPM 

Shaft Output Horizontal 

Crankshaft Q-type 

Shaft Diameter (in.) 3/4 

Shaft Length (in.) 2 7/16 

Shaft Keyway (in.) 3/16 

Shaft End Tapped (Diameter (in.)/Threads per inch) 5/16–24 

Shaft Rotation (From PTO Shaft Side) Counterclockwise 

PTO Height (in.) 4 11/64 

Bearing Type Ball 

Cylinders (qty.) 1 

Cylinder Bore Cast iron 

Bore x Stroke (in.) 2.7 x 1.8 

Compression Ratio 8.5:1 

Cooling System Air cooled 

Air Cleaner Type Dual element 

Fuel Tank Standard (White) 

Fuel Type Gasoline 

Fuel Tank Capacity (qt.) 3.3 

Oil Capacity (qt.) 0.63 

Lubrication System Forced splash 

Low Oil Shutdown Yes 

Ignition System Electronic 

Governor System Centrifugal mechanical 

Carburetor Float, external vent 

Throttle Control Remote (wire) 

Choke Control Manual 

Max. RPM 3,600 

Muffler Included Yes, (standard) 

Auto Compression Release Yes 

Bolt Circle (in.) 3 5/8 

Mounting Base L x W (in.) 6 3/8 x 3 5/32 to 3 11/32 

Dimensions L x W x H (in.) 12 x 13 3/8 x 12 1/2 

EPA/CARB Approval (California Air Resource Board) Yes