The Honda EM 30 (2019-2022) has 3 kVA nominal output, 3.2 kW engine power, and 70.5 lb (32 kg) listed weight.
Honda EM 30 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.
Below avg. — dataset median: 4.15 kVA; comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Low — dataset median: 165.3 lb (75 kg); comparison uses 48 Honda models.
Below avg. — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.
This model vs the Honda median
Output
3 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
70.5 lb (32 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
3.2 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
Floor footprint
1.9 sq ft (0.18 m²) from listed length × width. That is a smaller-than-typical footprint.
Weight per kVA
10.7 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. This represents very strong output for its listed weight.
Engine power / rated output
1.07 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
4 years based on the supplied 2019-2022 range — a moderate listed production run.
Honda EM 30 dimensions
Length17.5 in (0.445 m)2nd percentile of Honda dataset
Width15.8 in (0.402 m)28th percentile of Honda dataset
Height15.7 in (0.4 m)9th percentile of Honda dataset
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
3 KVA3.5 KVA2.7 KVA2.5 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | 230 V |
| Nominal current |
11.4 A16 A13 A10.9 A
|
Honda EM 30 engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX200 |
| Engine power | 3.2 kW |
| Displacement | 0.196 l |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Cylinder bore × stroke | 68×54 mm |
| Revolutions at max torque | 3800 rpm |
Features and protection
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Honda EM 30 full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2019-2022 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EM |
| Nominal output |
3 KVA3.5 KVA2.7 KVA2.5 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
11.4 A16 A13 A10.9 A
|
| Nominal voltage | 230 V |
| Weight |
32 kg43 kg48 kg58 kg57 kg
|
| Transport length | 0.445 m |
| Transport width | 0.402 m |
| Transport height | 0.4 m |
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX200 |
| Engine power | 3.2 kW |
| Displacement | 0.196 l |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Cylinder bore × stroke | 68×54 mm |
| Electric starter | No |
| Automatic oil deficiency shutoff | Yes |
| Earth leakage monitor | No |
| Ground fault circuit interrupter | No |
| Thermo magnetic switch | No |
| Silenced | Yes |
Honda EM 30 FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EM 30 a high-output generator?
Its 3 kVA nominal output is below the middle of the Honda dataset (31st percentile). It is better described as a lower-output Honda model than one of the larger-output units.
Is the Honda EM 30 easy to move?
It is reasonably manageable by generator standards at 70.5 lb (32 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 15th percentile for weight.
Is the Honda EM 30 compact for a generator?
Its simple length × width footprint is about 1.9 sq ft (0.18 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 30 have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 10.7 kg per rated kVA. Compared with the other Honda models that have both figures available, that represents excellent relative output for its listed weight. This is only a weight/output comparison, not a fuel-efficiency or electrical-efficiency measurement.
Does the Honda EM 30 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 30 a quiet or silenced generator?
The supplied equipment data marks the model as silenced. That suggests noise-reduction treatment is part of the configuration, but no dB rating is provided here, so the specs do not support a precise loudness claim.
Does the Honda EM 30 have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.