The Honda EC 4000 (1996-2007) has 3.8 kVA nominal output, 6.6 kW engine power, and 127.9 lb (58 kg) listed weight.
Honda EC 4000 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.
Mid-range — dataset median: 4.15 kVA; comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Below avg. — dataset median: 165.3 lb (75 kg); comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Above avg. — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.
This model vs the Honda median
Output
3.8 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
127.9 lb (58 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
6.6 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
Weight per kVA
15.3 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. This represents roughly typical output-to-weight efficiency for this Honda dataset.
Engine power / rated output
1.74 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 |
3.8 KVA3.5 KVA4.5 KVA4.1 KVA4.3 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V400 V
|
| Nominal current |
17.4 A16 A170 A18 A
|
Honda EC 4000 engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX270 |
| Engine power | 6.6 kW |
| Displacement | 0.27 l |
| Revolutions at max torque | 2500 rpm |
Features and protection
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Honda EC 4000 full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 1996-2007 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EC |
| Nominal output |
3.8 KVA3.5 KVA4.5 KVA4.1 KVA4.3 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
17.4 A16 A170 A18 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V400 V
|
| Weight |
58 kg43 kg94 kg83 kg69 kg
|
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX270 |
| Engine power | 6.6 kW |
| Displacement | 0.27 l |
| 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 4000 FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EC 4000 a high-output generator?
Its 3.8 kVA nominal output lands around the middle of the Honda dataset (47th percentile). The comparison-group median is 4.15 kVA, so this is broadly a mid-range Honda output figure.
Is the Honda EC 4000 easy to move?
Not especially. At 127.9 lb (58 kg), this is a substantial machine rather than something most people would want to carry repeatedly. Within this Honda dataset it sits at the 38th percentile for weight.
Does the Honda EC 4000 have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 15.3 kg per rated kVA. Compared with the other Honda models that have both figures available, that represents roughly average output-to-weight positioning. This is only a weight/output comparison, not a fuel-efficiency or electrical-efficiency measurement.
Does the Honda EC 4000 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 4000 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 4000 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 4000 engine size relate to its generator output?
The listed engine power is 6.6 kW against 3.8 kVA nominal generator output, a simple ratio of about 1.74 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.