GX 160 (Horizontal Crankshaft)
Quality and performance come standard.
The GX160 offers improved fuel economy, lower noise levels, lower vibration, and lower emissions – 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.
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Common Applications
- Pressure washers
- Commercial lawn and garden equipment
- Tillers/cultivators
- Generators
- Construction/industrial equipment
- Agricultural equipment
- Water pumps
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 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
- 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) |
Dimensions
Length (min): 312 mm (12.2″)
Width (min): 362 mm (14.3″)
Height (min): 346 mm (13.6″)
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