2025 Honda GX160UTQX2 ENGINE

GX160 Horizontal Crankshaft

The GX160 is the perfect engine for a wide range of applications across forestry, agriculture, and industrial needs. It’s also a truly reliable performer that delivers power and fuel efficiency.

Common Applications

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

Quality and Performance Come Standard

The GX160 offers impressive fuel economy, handling comfort, lower vibration, and efficiency – all without sacrificing power output or performance. The current GX160 essentially matches the dimensions of previous models, so no modifications to existing equipment designs are necessary.

FEATURES

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
• Automatic mechanical decompression system  

Emissions Compliant

• Lower emissions, higher power output!
• 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

SPECIFICATIONS

• Engine Type Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV
• Bore x Stroke 68 mm x 45 mm
• Displacement 163 cm³
• Net Power Output* 4.8 HP (3.6 kW) @ 3,600 rpm
• Net Torque 7.6 lb-ft (10.3 Nm) @ 2,500 rpm
• PTO Shaft Rotation Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
• Compression Ratio 9.0:1
• Fuel Tank Capacity 3.1 litres (3.3 U.S. qts)
• Lamp/Charge coil options 25W, 50W / 1A, 3A, 7A
• Carburetor Butterfly
• Ignition System Transistorized magneto
• Starting System Recoil starter
• Lubrication System Splash
• Governor System Centrifugal mechanical
• Air Cleaner Dual element
• Oil Capacity 0.58 litres (0.61 U.S. qts)
• Fuel Unleaded 86 octane or higher
• Dry Weight 15.1 kg. (33 lbs)