Quality and Performance Come Standard

The GX270 offers all of the power, comfort, and efficiency you’ve come to expect from Honda - along with several new features to further enhance your experience. GX270 continues to set the standard for exceptional power, fuel consumption and emissions for a wide range of lawn, construction and agricultural equipment.

Common Applications

• Agricultural equipment
• Commercial lawn and garden equipment
• Construction/industrial equipment
• Generators
• Pressure washers
• Small vehicles
• Water pumps
• Tillers/cultivators

FEATURES

Fuel-Efficient, High-Output Operation

• Variable timing digital CDI ignition
• Increased compression ratio
• Precision camshaft design offers precise valve timing and optimal valve overlap for better fuel efficiency
• OHV design for increased efficiency and optimal power transfer

Smooth Performance

• Precision-engineered components result in lower vibration
• Ball bearing supported crankshaft for greater stability
• Heavy duty balancer shaft
• Improved piston design

Exceptionally Quiet

• Large capacity, multi-chamber exhaust system
• Improved camshaft and muffler reduce overall engine noise by up to 5 dB
• 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
• 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 decompression system
• Variable ignition timing

Emissions Compliant

• CARB and EPA certified
• No catalyst necessary

Available Options

• Low profile versions
• Gear reduction options
• Electric start
• Spark arrester available
• Charge and lamp coils with multiple output options available
• Cyclone Air Cleaner available

Specs

• Engine Type - Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV
• Bore x Stroke - 77 mm x 58 mm
• Displacement - 270 cm3
• Net Power Output* - 8.5 HP (6.3 kW) @ 3,600 rpm
• Net Torque - 14.1 lb-ft (19.1 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm
• PTO Shaft Rotation - Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
• Compression Ratio - 8.5:1
• Fuel Tank Capacity - 5.3 litres (5.6 U.S. qts)
• Lamp/Charge coil options - 25W, 50W / 1A, 3A, 10A, 18A
• Carburetor - Butterfly Float Type<
• Ignition System - Digital CDI with variable ignition timing
• Starting System - Recoil/electric
• Lubrication System - Splash
• Governor System - Centrifugal mass type
• Air Cleaner - Dual element
• Oil Capacity - 1.1 litres (1.16 U.S. qts)
• Fuel - Unleaded 86 octane or higher
• Dry Weight - 25 kg (55 lbs)