GX 270 (Horizontal Crankshaft)
Quality and performance come standard.
The GX270 features more power, quieter performance, lower fuel consumption and lower emissions than the previous version. With new features and better performance, the new GX engines establish themselves yet again as the best engines in the business.
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Common Applications
- Pressure washers
- Commercial lawn and garden equipment
- Tillers/cultivators
- Generators
- Construction/industrial equipment
- Agricultural equipment
- Small vehicles
- Water pumps
Features
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
- 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 de-compression 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
Specifications
| 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 (1.2 U.S. qts) |
| Fuel | Unleaded 86 octane or higher |
| Dry Weight | 25 kg (55 lbs) |
Dimensions
Length (min): 380 mm (15.0″)
Width (min): 429 mm (16.9″)
Height (min): 422 mm (16.6″)
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