Honda GX160UT2SMC7 5.5hp Horizontal 20mm Shaft Recoil Start Engine
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 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
Emissions Compliant
- Lower emissions, higher power output!
- CARB and EPA certified
- No catalyst necessary
Available Options
- Low profile versions
- Gear reduction options
- Electic start
- Spark arrester available
- Charge and lamp coils with multiple output options available
- Cyclone Air Cleaner available