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Honda EC 2000 Specs (Output, Weight & Engine)

The Honda EC 2000 (2007-2016) has 2 kVA nominal output, 2.5 kW engine power, and 79.4 lb (36 kg) listed weight.

Outputone of the lower-output Honda gasoline generators in this dataset
Weightlighter than most of the Honda generators with usable weight data
Sizea smaller-than-typical footprint
Power / weightmore weight per unit of rated output than most comparable Honda models
QUICK SPECS

Honda EC 2000 at a glance

N
Nominal output
2 kVA
rated output
V
Voltage
230 V
nominal voltage
C
Current
9.5 A
nominal current
W
Weight
79.4 lb (36 kg)
listed weight
E
Engine
GX160
engine model
E
Engine power
2.5 kW
listed engine power
HONDA RANGE POSITION

Where this model sits in the Honda generator lineup

Each marker shows the model’s percentile within the usable Honda gasoline-generator data.

Rated output2 kVA
9th percentile

LowerHonda rangeHigher

Low — dataset median: 4.15 kVA; comparison uses 48 Honda models.

Weight79.4 lb (36 kg)
23rd percentile

LowerHonda rangeHigher

Below avg. — dataset median: 165.3 lb (75 kg); comparison uses 48 Honda models.

Engine power2.5 kW
8th percentile

LowerHonda rangeHigher

Low — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.

SIDE-BY-SIDE

This model vs the Honda median

Output

This model

2 kVA

Honda median

4.15 kVA

Weight

This model

79.4 lb (36 kg)

Honda median

165.3 lb (75 kg)

Engine power

This model

2.5 kW

Honda median

6 kW

CALCULATED INSIGHTS

What the raw specs tell you

These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.

SIZE

Floor footprint

2.7 sq ft (0.25 m²) from listed length × width. That is a smaller-than-typical footprint.

EFFICIENCY

Weight per kVA

18 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. This represents more weight per unit of rated output than most comparable Honda models.

RATIO

Engine power / rated output

1.25 kW of listed engine power per kVA of nominal generator output. This is a simple specification ratio, not an electrical efficiency rating.

YEARS

Listed production span

10 years based on the supplied 2007-2016 range — a fairly long listed production run.

PHYSICAL SIZE

Honda EC 2000 dimensions

Length23 in (0.585 m)28th percentile of Honda dataset

Width17.1 in (0.435 m)35th percentile of Honda dataset

Height17.3 in (0.44 m)20th percentile of Honda dataset

Calculated rectangular footprint2.7 sq ft (0.25 m²)

Electrical specifications

Nominal output
2 KVA1.6 KVA2.2 KVA1.9 KVA
Nominal voltage
230 V220 V
Nominal current
9.5 A7 A9.1 A8.26 A

Honda EC 2000 engine specifications

Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine type GX160
Engine power 2.5 kW
EQUIPMENT

Features and protection

Electric starter

No

Low-oil shutdown

Yes

Earth leakage monitor

No

Ground fault circuit interrupter

No

Thermo magnetic switch

No

Silenced

No

Honda EC 2000 full specifications

Years of manufacture 2007-2016
Model series EC
Nominal output
2 KVA1.6 KVA2.2 KVA1.9 KVA
Nominal current
9.5 A7 A9.1 A8.26 A
Nominal voltage
230 V220 V
Weight
36 kg32 kg44 kg35 kg
Transport length 0.585 m
Transport width 0.435 m
Transport height 0.44 m
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine type GX160
Engine power 2.5 kW
Electric starter No
Automatic oil deficiency shutoff Yes
Earth leakage monitor No
Ground fault circuit interrupter No
Thermo magnetic switch No
Silenced No
MODEL-SPECIFIC ANSWERS

Honda EC 2000 FAQ

These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.

Is the Honda EC 2000 a high-output generator?

At 2 kVA, it sits near the lower end of the Honda gasoline-generator output data (9th percentile). It is therefore a relatively small-output model within this Honda set rather than a high-capacity one.

Is the Honda EC 2000 easy to move?

It is reasonably manageable by generator standards at 79.4 lb (36 kg), but it is not genuinely lightweight. For repeated moving, wheels or a second person can still make a big difference. Within this Honda dataset it sits at the 23rd percentile for weight.

Is the Honda EC 2000 compact for a generator?

Its simple length × width footprint is about 2.7 sq ft (0.25 m²), which is a smaller-than-typical footprint in the usable Honda data. That figure is only the machine’s rectangular footprint; operating clearance and ventilation space are additional.

Does the Honda EC 2000 have a good power-to-weight ratio?

It works out to about 18 kg per rated kVA. Compared with the other Honda models that have both figures available, that represents more listed weight per unit of rated output than most Honda models in the comparison. This is only a weight/output comparison, not a fuel-efficiency or electrical-efficiency measurement.

Does the Honda EC 2000 have electric start?

No electric starter is listed. That means you should not assume push-button starting from these specifications; check the exact market/version if starting method matters.

Is the Honda EC 2000 a quiet or silenced generator?

No. The supplied equipment data does not classify it as silenced. Without a measured dB figure, the data cannot tell us exactly how loud it is, but it should not be treated as a silenced/enclosed model based on these specs.

Does the Honda EC 2000 have low-oil protection?

Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.

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