Honda GX270 RHE4 Horizontal Engine with 2:1 Gear Reduction and Electric Start

Honda GX270 RHE4 Horizontal OHV Engine with 2:1 Gear Reduction and Electric Start, 270cc, 8.4 Net HP, 22mm x 2-23/64″ Crankshaft

Engine Information

Brand

Honda

Model Number

GX270UT2RHE4

Warranty

3 Year Residential | 3 Year Commercial

Available to California

Not Available to Ship to California

Dimensions

Weight

71.0 lb

Power

Power Output

8.4 HP @ 3600 RPM

Torque

14.1 lb-ft (19.1 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm

Crankshaft

Orientation

Horizontal

Type

Reduction Type

Diameter

22mm

Length

2-23/64″

Dimensions

22mm x 2-23/64″

End Tapped Size

M8 x 1.25

Keyway

1/4″

Rotation Direction

Counter-Clockwise

Other Engine Specifications

Starter Type

Electric & Recoil

Ignition System

Digital CDI with Variable Ignition Timing

Carburetor

Butterfly Float

Number of Cylinders

One

Cylinder Bore

Cast Iron Sleeve

Air Cleaner

Dual Element

Oil Capacity

1.16 qt

Fuel

Unleaded 86 Octane or Higher

Fuel Tank Capacity

5.6 qt

Fuel Pump

N/A

Governor System

Centrifugal Mass

Bore x Stroke

77mm x 58mm

Compression Ratio

8.5 : 1

Muffler

Yes

Features

🞽Precision camshaft design offers precise valve timing and optimal valve overlap for better fuel efficency and OHV design for increased efficiency and optimal power transfer

🞽Precision engineered components result in lower vibration and Ball bearing supported crankshaft for greater stability

🞽Large capacity, multi-chamber exhaust system, Improved camshaft and muffler reduce overall engine noise by up to 5 dB

🞽Simple throttle control, large fuel tanks, dual oil drains and fill, easily accessible spark plug

🞽Automatic mechanical de-compression system

🞽EPA certified