The Honda EM 4500 CXS (2013-2018) has 4.5 kVA nominal output, 5.4 kW engine power, and 207.2 lb (94 kg) listed weight.
Honda EM 4500 CXS 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
207.2 lb (94 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
20.9 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. This represents one of the heavier designs per unit of rated output in this dataset.
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
6 years based on the supplied 2013-2018 range — a moderate listed production run.
Honda EM 4500 CXS dimensions
Length26.8 in (0.681 m)57th percentile of Honda dataset
Width20.9 in (0.53 m)57th percentile of Honda dataset
Height21.4 in (0.544 m)57th percentile of Honda dataset
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
4.5 KVA4.1 KVA4.3 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V400 V
|
| Nominal current |
17.4 A170 A18 A
|
Honda EM 4500 CXS engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | iGX 390 |
| Engine power | 5.4 kW |
Features and protection
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Honda EM 4500 CXS full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2013-2018 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EM |
| Nominal output |
4.5 KVA4.1 KVA4.3 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
17.4 A170 A18 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V400 V
|
| Weight |
94 kg83 kg69 kg
|
| Transport length | 0.681 m |
| Transport width | 0.53 m |
| Transport height | 0.544 m |
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | iGX 390 |
| Engine power | 5.4 kW |
| Electric starter | Yes |
| Automatic oil deficiency shutoff | No |
| Earth leakage monitor | No |
| Ground fault circuit interrupter | No |
| Thermo magnetic switch | No |
| Silenced | No |
Honda EM 4500 CXS FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EM 4500 CXS 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 EM 4500 CXS easy to move?
No — not in the casual carry-around sense. At 207.2 lb (94 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 78th percentile for weight.
Is the Honda EM 4500 CXS 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 EM 4500 CXS have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 20.9 kg per rated kVA. Compared with the other Honda models that have both figures available, that represents a relatively heavy package for each unit of rated output. This is only a weight/output comparison, not a fuel-efficiency or electrical-efficiency measurement.
Does the Honda EM 4500 CXS have electric start?
Yes. The supplied equipment data lists an electric starter, which makes routine starting more convenient than a recoil-only setup.
Is the Honda EM 4500 CXS 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 4500 CXS have low-oil protection?
No automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed in the supplied equipment data, so oil-level protection should not be assumed from this specification set.