The Honda EG 5500 generator for 2011-2018 is 2 ft 2.8 in (0.68 m) long, 1 ft 8.9 in (0.53 m) wide, 1 ft 10.5 in (0.57 m) high, and weighs 181.9 lb (82.5 kg).
Honda EG 5500 dimensions at a glance
Honda EG 5500 dimension diagram
Visual reference for the listed transport dimensions.
How this Honda generator compares
Position in the Honda range
Percentiles use the actual Honda generator models with usable data.
around the middle of the Honda range for length. Dataset median: 2 ft 2.8 in (0.68 m).
around the middle of the Honda range for width. Dataset median: 1 ft 8.9 in (0.53 m).
one of the tallest Honda generators in this dataset. Dataset median: 1 ft 9.3 in (0.54 m).
heavier than most Honda generators with usable weight data. Dataset median: 149.9 lb (68 kg).
This model vs Honda median
Length
2 ft 2.8 in (0.68 m)
2 ft 2.8 in (0.68 m)
Width
1 ft 8.9 in (0.53 m)
1 ft 8.9 in (0.53 m)
Height
1 ft 10.5 in (0.57 m)
1 ft 9.3 in (0.54 m)
Weight
181.9 lb (82.5 kg)
149.9 lb (68 kg)
What the dimensions mean in practice
Calculated from the supplied physical dimensions and weight.
Floor footprint
about 3.9 sq ft (0.36 m²) from listed length × width, which is a footprint around the middle of the Honda range.
Bounding-box volume
About 7.3 cu ft (0.21 m³) from listed length × width × height. Useful for rough storage and transport-envelope planning.
Shape
The listed length-to-width ratio is 1.28:1, so the footprint is moderately rectangular.
Moving it
heavy enough that wheels, lifting equipment or multiple people are the more realistic option; it is heavier than most Honda generators with usable weight data.
Weight per rated output
15 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. That is around the middle of the Honda output-to-weight range.
Honda EG 5500 size and related specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2011-2018 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EG |
| Nominal output | 5.5 KVA | 4.5 KVA |
| Nominal voltage | 230 V | 90 V |
| Nominal current | 23 A | 170 A |
| Weight | 82.5 kg | 94 kg |
| Transport length | 0.681 m |
| Transport width | 0.53 m |
| Transport height | 0.571 m |
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX390 |
| Engine power | 6 kW |
| Type of cooling | l |
| Electric starter | No |
| Automatic oil deficiency shutoff | Yes |
| Silenced | No |
Honda EG 5500 dimensions FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual dimensions, weight and position in the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EG 5500 compact?
Its rectangular length × width footprint is about 3.9 sq ft (0.36 m²), placing it at the 59th percentile for footprint. That makes it around average in footprint for the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EG 5500 easy to move?
heavy enough that wheels, lifting equipment or multiple people are the more realistic option; it is heavier than most Honda generators with usable weight data.
How much storage space does the Honda EG 5500 need?
The listed transport envelope is 2 ft 2.8 in (0.68 m) long, 1 ft 8.9 in (0.53 m) wide and 1 ft 10.5 in (0.57 m) high. The listed length-to-width ratio is 1.28:1, so the footprint is moderately rectangular. Those are machine dimensions only, so allow additional room for safe ventilation, exhaust clearance and access.
What stands out most about the Honda EG 5500 size?
Its height stands out most relative to the other Honda models with usable data. The listed figure is 1 ft 10.5 in (0.57 m), placing it at the 87th percentile. In other words, it is one of the tallest Honda generators in this dataset.
Is the Honda EG 5500 bulky?
Based on its listed length and width, the machine is moderate in floor area: about 3.9 sq ft (0.36 m²) before allowing operating clearance. For moving it, the weight picture is different: it is heavy enough that wheels, lifting equipment or multiple people are the more realistic option; it is heavier than most Honda generators with usable weight data.
Does the Honda EG 5500 have a good output-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 15 kg per rated kVA, which is roughly typical output-to-weight positioning in this Honda dataset. This is a simple specification ratio, not a fuel-efficiency rating.
Do all Honda EG 5500 generators have exactly the same dimensions?
The supplied data groups this model under 2011-2018. The page uses the listed representative transport dimensions, but different versions or markets can vary, so check the exact unit when fit is critical.