The Honda ECM 2800 (1997-2016) has 2.8 kVA nominal output, 3.2 kW engine power, and 110.2 lb (50 kg) listed weight.
Honda ECM 2800 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.
Below avg. — 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
2.8 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
110.2 lb (50 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
3.2 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
Floor footprint
3 sq ft (0.28 m²) from listed length × width. That is a smaller-than-typical footprint.
Weight per kVA
17.9 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
1.14 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
20 years based on the supplied 1997-2016 range — a very long listed production run.
Honda ECM 2800 dimensions
Length25.4 in (0.645 m)39th percentile of Honda dataset
Width17.1 in (0.435 m)35th percentile of Honda dataset
Height19.3 in (0.49 m)39th percentile of Honda dataset
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
2.8 KVA3 KVA2.7 KVA2.5 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | 230 V |
| Nominal current |
12.2 A13 A10.9 A
|
Honda ECM 2800 engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX200 |
| Engine power | 3.2 kW |
| Displacement | 0.196 l |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Cylinder bore × stroke | 68×54 mm |
| Revolutions at max torque | 3800 rpm |
Features and protection
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Honda ECM 2800 full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 1997-2016 |
|---|---|
| Model series | ECM |
| Nominal output |
2.8 KVA3 KVA2.7 KVA2.5 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
12.2 A13 A10.9 A
|
| Nominal voltage | 230 V |
| Weight |
50 kg48 kg58 kg57 kg
|
| Transport length | 0.645 m |
| Transport width | 0.435 m |
| Transport height | 0.49 m |
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX200 |
| Engine power | 3.2 kW |
| Displacement | 0.196 l |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Cylinder bore × stroke | 68×54 mm |
| Electric starter | No |
| Automatic oil deficiency shutoff | Yes |
| Earth leakage monitor | No |
| Ground fault circuit interrupter | No |
| Thermo magnetic switch | No |
| Silenced | No |
Honda ECM 2800 FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda ECM 2800 a high-output generator?
Its 2.8 kVA nominal output is below the middle of the Honda dataset (26th percentile). It is better described as a lower-output Honda model than one of the larger-output units.
Is the Honda ECM 2800 easy to move?
Not especially. At 110.2 lb (50 kg), this is a substantial machine rather than something most people would want to carry repeatedly. Within this Honda dataset it sits at the 32nd percentile for weight.
Is the Honda ECM 2800 compact for a generator?
Its simple length × width footprint is about 3 sq ft (0.28 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 ECM 2800 have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 17.9 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 ECM 2800 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 ECM 2800 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 ECM 2800 have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.