The Honda EC 2200 (1996-2007) has 2 kVA nominal output, 4 kW engine power, and 79.4 lb (36 kg) listed weight.
Honda EC 2200 at a glance
Where this model sits in the Honda generator lineup
Each marker shows the model’s percentile within the usable Honda gasoline-generator data.
Low — dataset median: 4.15 kVA; comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Below avg. — dataset median: 165.3 lb (75 kg); comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Below avg. — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.
This model vs the Honda median
Output
2 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
79.4 lb (36 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
4 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
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.
Engine power / rated output
2 kW of listed engine power per kVA of nominal generator output. This is a simple specification ratio, not an electrical efficiency rating.
Listed production span
12 years based on the supplied 1996-2007 range — a fairly long listed production run.
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
2 KVA1.6 KVA2.2 KVA1.9 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V220 V
|
| Nominal current |
10 A7 A9.1 A8.26 A
|
Honda EC 2200 engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX160 |
| Engine power | 4 kW |
| Displacement | 0.163 l |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Revolutions at max torque | 3600 rpm |
Features and protection
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Honda EC 2200 full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 1996-2007 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EC |
| Nominal output |
2 KVA1.6 KVA2.2 KVA1.9 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
10 A7 A9.1 A8.26 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V220 V
|
| Weight |
36 kg32 kg44 kg35 kg
|
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX160 |
| Engine power | 4 kW |
| Displacement | 0.163 l |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Electric starter | No |
| Automatic oil deficiency shutoff | Yes |
| Earth leakage monitor | No |
| Ground fault circuit interrupter | No |
| Thermo magnetic switch | No |
| Silenced | No |
Honda EC 2200 FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EC 2200 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 2200 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.
Does the Honda EC 2200 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 2200 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 2200 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 2200 have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.
How does the Honda EC 2200 engine size relate to its generator output?
The listed engine power is 4 kW against 2 kVA nominal generator output, a simple ratio of about 2 kW of engine power per rated kVA. That ratio is useful for comparing specification layouts, but kW of engine power and kVA of electrical output are different quantities and should not be treated as a direct efficiency calculation.