The Honda EM 5500 CX (2004-2010) has 5.5 kVA nominal output, 6 kW engine power, and 194 lb (88 kg) listed weight.
Honda EM 5500 CX 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
194 lb (88 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.
Weight per kVA
16 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
7 years based on the supplied 2004-2010 range — a moderate listed production run.
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
5.5 KVA4.5 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V
|
| Nominal current |
21.7 A170 A
|
Honda EM 5500 CX engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX390 |
| Engine power | 6 kW |
Features and protection
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Honda EM 5500 CX full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2004-2010 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EM |
| Nominal output |
5.5 KVA4.5 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
21.7 A170 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V
|
| Weight |
88 kg94 kg
|
| 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 | Yes |
Honda EM 5500 CX FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EM 5500 CX 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 EM 5500 CX easy to move?
No — not in the casual carry-around sense. At 194 lb (88 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 73rd percentile for weight.
Does the Honda EM 5500 CX have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 16 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 EM 5500 CX 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 5500 CX 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 5500 CX have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.
How does the Honda EM 5500 CX engine size relate to its generator output?
The listed engine power is 6 kW against 5.5 kVA nominal generator output, a simple ratio of about 1.09 kW of engine power per rated kVA. That ratio is useful for comparing specification layouts, but kW of engine power and kVA of electrical output are different quantities and should not be treated as a direct efficiency calculation.