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Honda EG 3600 Specs (Output, Weight & Engine)

The Honda EG 3600 (2011-2018) has 3.6 kVA nominal output, 4.6 kW engine power, and 149.9 lb (68 kg) listed weight.

Outputaround the middle of the Honda output range
Weightaround the middle of the Honda generator weight range
Sizea footprint close to the middle of the Honda range
Power / weightmore weight per unit of rated output than most comparable Honda models
QUICK SPECS

Honda EG 3600 at a glance

N
Nominal output
3.6 kVA
rated output
V
Voltage
230 V
nominal voltage
C
Current
15 A
nominal current
W
Weight
149.9 lb (68 kg)
listed weight
E
Engine
GX270
engine model
E
Engine power
4.6 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 output3.6 kVA
42nd percentile

LowerHonda rangeHigher

Mid-range — dataset median: 4.15 kVA; comparison uses 48 Honda models.

Weight149.9 lb (68 kg)
46th percentile

LowerHonda rangeHigher

Mid-range — dataset median: 165.3 lb (75 kg); comparison uses 48 Honda models.

Engine power4.6 kW
38th percentile

LowerHonda rangeHigher

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

SIDE-BY-SIDE

This model vs the Honda median

Output

This model

3.6 kVA

Honda median

4.15 kVA

Weight

This model

149.9 lb (68 kg)

Honda median

165.3 lb (75 kg)

Engine power

This model

4.6 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

3.9 sq ft (0.36 m²) from listed length × width. That is a footprint close to the middle of the Honda range.

EFFICIENCY

Weight per kVA

18.9 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

1.28 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

8 years based on the supplied 2011-2018 range — a fairly long listed production run.

PHYSICAL SIZE

Honda EG 3600 dimensions

Length26.8 in (0.681 m)57th percentile of Honda dataset

Width20.9 in (0.53 m)57th percentile of Honda dataset

Height22.5 in (0.571 m)83rd percentile of Honda dataset

Calculated rectangular footprint3.9 sq ft (0.36 m²)

Electrical specifications

Nominal output
3.6 KVA3.5 KVA4.1 KVA3 KVA4.3 KVA
Nominal voltage
230 V400 V
Nominal current
15 A16 A18 A13 A

Honda EG 3600 engine specifications

Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine type GX270
Engine power 4.6 kW
Revolutions at max torque 3600 rpm
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 EG 3600 full specifications

Years of manufacture 2011-2018
Model series EG
Nominal output
3.6 KVA3.5 KVA4.1 KVA3 KVA4.3 KVA
Nominal current
15 A16 A18 A13 A
Nominal voltage
230 V400 V
Weight
68 kg43 kg83 kg48 kg69 kg
Transport length 0.681 m
Transport width 0.53 m
Transport height 0.571 m
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine type GX270
Engine power 4.6 kW
Electric starter No
Automatic oil deficiency shutoff Yes
Earth leakage monitor No
Ground fault circuit interrupter No
Thermo magnetic switch No
Silenced No
MODEL-SPECIFIC ANSWERS

Honda EG 3600 FAQ

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

Is the Honda EG 3600 a high-output generator?

Its 3.6 kVA nominal output lands around the middle of the Honda dataset (42nd percentile). The comparison-group median is 4.15 kVA, so this is broadly a mid-range Honda output figure.

Is the Honda EG 3600 easy to move?

Not especially. At 149.9 lb (68 kg), this is a substantial machine rather than something most people would want to carry repeatedly. Within this Honda dataset it sits at the 46th percentile for weight.

Is the Honda EG 3600 compact for a generator?

Its simple length × width footprint is about 3.9 sq ft (0.36 m²), which is a footprint around the middle of the Honda range in the usable Honda data. That figure is only the machine’s rectangular footprint; operating clearance and ventilation space are additional.

Does the Honda EG 3600 have a good power-to-weight ratio?

It works out to about 18.9 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 EG 3600 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 EG 3600 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 EG 3600 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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