The Honda EC 5000 (2007-2018) has 5 kVA nominal output, 6 kW engine power, and 165.3 lb (75 kg) listed weight.
Honda EC 5000 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.
Above avg. — dataset median: 4.15 kVA; comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Mid-range — dataset median: 165.3 lb (75 kg); comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Mid-range — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.
This model vs the Honda median
Output
5 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
165.3 lb (75 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
6 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
Floor footprint
4.7 sq ft (0.44 m²) from listed length × width. That is one of the larger footprints in the Honda dataset.
Weight per kVA
15 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. This represents roughly typical output-to-weight efficiency for this Honda dataset.
Engine power / rated output
1.2 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 2007-2018 range — a fairly long listed production run.
Honda EC 5000 dimensions
Length31.5 in (0.8 m)85th percentile of Honda dataset
Width21.7 in (0.55 m)80th percentile of Honda dataset
Height21.3 in (0.54 m)48th percentile of Honda dataset
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
5 KVA4.5 KVA4.1 KVA4.3 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V400 V
|
| Nominal current |
25 A170 A18 A
|
Honda EC 5000 engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX390 |
| Engine power | 6 kW |
Features and protection
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Honda EC 5000 full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2007-2018 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EC |
| Nominal output |
5 KVA4.5 KVA4.1 KVA4.3 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
25 A170 A18 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V400 V
|
| Weight |
75 kg94 kg83 kg69 kg
|
| Transport length | 0.8 m |
| Transport width | 0.55 m |
| Transport height | 0.54 m |
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX390 |
| Engine power | 6 kW |
| 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 5000 FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EC 5000 a high-output generator?
At 5 kVA, this model is above the middle of the Honda gasoline-generator output data (65th percentile). It offers more rated output than most lower- and mid-range Honda models in this dataset.
Is the Honda EC 5000 easy to move?
Not especially. At 165.3 lb (75 kg), this is a substantial machine rather than something most people would want to carry repeatedly. Within this Honda dataset it sits at the 50th percentile for weight.
Is the Honda EC 5000 compact for a generator?
Its simple length × width footprint is about 4.7 sq ft (0.44 m²), which is one of the larger footprints 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 5000 have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 15 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 5000 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 5000 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 5000 have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.