The Honda EG 4500 (2011-2018) has 4.5 kVA nominal output, 5.4 kW engine power, and 176.4 lb (80 kg) listed weight.
Honda EG 4500 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.
Above avg. — 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
4.5 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
176.4 lb (80 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
5.4 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
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.
Weight per kVA
17.8 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
1.2 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
8 years based on the supplied 2011-2018 range — a fairly long listed production run.
Honda EG 4500 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
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
4.5 KVA4.1 KVA4.3 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V400 V
|
| Nominal current |
19 A170 A18 A
|
Honda EG 4500 engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX340 |
| Engine power | 5.4 kW |
Features and protection
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Honda EG 4500 full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2011-2018 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EG |
| Nominal output |
4.5 KVA4.1 KVA4.3 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
19 A170 A18 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V400 V
|
| Weight |
80 kg94 kg83 kg69 kg
|
| Transport length | 0.681 m |
| Transport width | 0.53 m |
| Transport height | 0.571 m |
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX340 |
| Engine power | 5.4 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 EG 4500 FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EG 4500 a high-output generator?
Its 4.5 kVA nominal output lands around the middle of the Honda dataset (57th percentile). The comparison-group median is 4.15 kVA, so this is broadly a mid-range Honda output figure.
Is the Honda EG 4500 easy to move?
No — not in the casual carry-around sense. At 176.4 lb (80 kg), its listed weight is high enough that mechanical help, wheels or multiple people would normally be more realistic than lifting it. Within this Honda dataset it sits at the 60th percentile for weight.
Is the Honda EG 4500 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 4500 have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 17.8 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 4500 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 4500 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 4500 have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.