The Honda EG 5500 (2011-2018) has 5.5 kVA nominal output, 6 kW engine power, and 181.9 lb (82.5 kg) listed weight.
Honda EG 5500 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.
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
5.5 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
181.9 lb (82.5 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
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
15 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. This represents roughly typical output-to-weight efficiency for this Honda dataset.
Engine power / rated output
1.09 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 5500 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 |
5.5 KVA4.5 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V
|
| Nominal current |
23 A170 A
|
Honda EG 5500 engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX390 |
| Engine power | 6 kW |
Features and protection
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Honda EG 5500 full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2011-2018 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EG |
| Nominal output |
5.5 KVA4.5 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
23 A170 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V
|
| Weight |
82.5 kg94 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 |
| 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 5500 FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EG 5500 a high-output generator?
At 5.5 kVA, this model is above the middle of the Honda gasoline-generator output data (72nd percentile). It offers more rated output than most lower- and mid-range Honda models in this dataset.
Is the Honda EG 5500 easy to move?
No — not in the casual carry-around sense. At 181.9 lb (82.5 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 65th percentile for weight.
Is the Honda EG 5500 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 5500 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 EG 5500 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 5500 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 5500 have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.