Honda GX240 8 HP Engine (Recoil Start)

Honda GX240 8 HP Engine (Recoil Start)

Brand:
Honda
Weight:
150.0 lb
Item #
GX240K1QA2
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Honda GX240 8 HP Engine (Recoil Start)

Honda GX240 8 HP Engine (Recoil Start)

Brand:
Honda
Weight:
150.0 lb
Item #
GX240K1QA2

Regular price $765.00
Sale price $765.00 Regular price List Price: $850.00

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Product Overview

The eight horsepower Honda Engine with oil alert is an air-cooled four stroke OHV engine. Quiet yet powerful, it is an essential for dependable operation of commercial grade equipment. This horizontal shaft engine runs a variety of construction, industrial, and agricultural applications with lower fuel consumption and emissions than other comparable engines.

Manufacturer description

With the GX240, you're looking at one of the best engines in the business. More power. Quieter performance. Lower fuel consumption. Lower emissions. Better features. Exceptional performance. Honda's GX series lives up to the legend, and then some. 

FUEL EFFICIENT, HIGH OUTPUT OPERATION:
-Digital CDI ignition system with variable timing 
-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 
-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 
EASY TO USE AND MAINTAIN:
-Simple throttle control 
-Large fuel tanks and 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 
-Automatic mechanical de-compression system 
-Variable ignition timing 
EMISSIONS COMPLIANT: 
-CARB and EPA certified
-No catalyst necessary

Features

Honda GX240 Engine:
  • Engine type: Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV
  • Starting sytem: Recoil starter
  • Shaft: 1" solid keyed
  • Bore x stroke: 73 x 58 mm
  • Displacement: 270 cm3
  • Net power output: 7.9 HP (5.9 kW) @ 3600 rpm
  • Net torque: 13.5 lb-ft (18.3 Nm) @ 2500 rpm
  • PTO shaft rotation: Counterclockwise from PTO shaft side
  • Compression ratio: 8.5 : 1
  • Lamp/Charge coil options: 25W, 50W / 1A, 3A, 10A, 18A
  • Carburetor: Butterfly float type
  • Ignition system: Digital CDI with variable ignition timing
  • Lubrication system: Splash
  • Governor system: Centrifugal mass type
  • Air cleaner: Dual element
  • Oil capacity: 1.16 US qt. (1.1 L)
  • Fuel tank capacity: 5.6 US qts (5.3 liters)
  • Fuel: Unleaded 86 octane or higher
  • Dry weight 55 lbs (25 kg)
  • Dimensions: 15.0 in long x 16.9 in wide x 16.6 in high (380 x 429 x 422 mm)
  • Warranty: 3 year commercial warranty (limited to manufacturer defects)