The Honda EM 2300 (2017-2019) has 2.3 kVA nominal output, 2.9 kW engine power, and 88.2 lb (40 kg) listed weight.
Honda EM 2300 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.
Low — dataset median: 4.15 kVA; comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Below avg. — dataset median: 165.3 lb (75 kg); comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Low — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.
This model vs the Honda median
Output
2.3 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
88.2 lb (40 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
2.9 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
Floor footprint
2.5 sq ft (0.23 m²) from listed length × width. That is a smaller-than-typical footprint.
Weight per kVA
17.4 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
1.26 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
3 years based on the supplied 2017-2019 range — a relatively short listed production run.
Honda EM 2300 dimensions
Length21.1 in (0.535 m)20th percentile of Honda dataset
Width17.1 in (0.435 m)35th percentile of Honda dataset
Height17.7 in (0.45 m)24th percentile of Honda dataset
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
2.3 KVA2.2 KVA1.9 KVA2 KVA2.7 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V220 V
|
| Nominal current |
15 A9.1 A8.26 A10.9 A
|
Honda EM 2300 engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX160 |
| Engine power | 2.9 kW |
Features and protection
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Honda EM 2300 full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2017-2019 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EM |
| Nominal output |
2.3 KVA2.2 KVA1.9 KVA2 KVA2.7 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
15 A9.1 A8.26 A10.9 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V220 V
|
| Weight |
40 kg44 kg35 kg36 kg58 kg
|
| Transport length | 0.535 m |
| Transport width | 0.435 m |
| Transport height | 0.45 m |
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX160 |
| Engine power | 2.9 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 EM 2300 FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EM 2300 a high-output generator?
At 2.3 kVA, it sits near the lower end of the Honda gasoline-generator output data (20th percentile). It is therefore a relatively small-output model within this Honda set rather than a high-capacity one.
Is the Honda EM 2300 easy to move?
It is reasonably manageable by generator standards at 88.2 lb (40 kg), but it is not genuinely lightweight. For repeated moving, wheels or a second person can still make a big difference. Within this Honda dataset it sits at the 30th percentile for weight.
Is the Honda EM 2300 compact for a generator?
Its simple length × width footprint is about 2.5 sq ft (0.23 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 EM 2300 have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 17.4 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 EM 2300 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 EM 2300 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 EM 2300 have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.