Honda GX160UT2SMC7 Engine 20mm X 53mm Horizontal Shaft Recoil Start 5.5 HP

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