The Honda EM 5500 CXS (2021-2026) has 5.5 kVA nominal output, 8.7 kW engine power, and 239.9 lb (108.8 kg) listed weight.
Honda EM 5500 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.
Above avg. — dataset median: 4.15 kVA; comparison uses 48 Honda models.
High — dataset median: 165.3 lb (75 kg); comparison uses 48 Honda models.
High — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.
This model vs the Honda median
Output
5.5 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
239.9 lb (108.8 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
8.7 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
Floor footprint
5.5 sq ft (0.51 m²) from listed length × width. That is one of the larger footprints in the Honda dataset.
Weight per kVA
19.8 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
1.58 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 2021-2026 range — a moderate listed production run.
Honda EM 5500 CXS dimensions
Length28.5 in (0.725 m)72nd percentile of Honda dataset
Width27.8 in (0.706 m)98th percentile of Honda dataset
Height28.3 in (0.719 m)94th percentile of Honda dataset
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
5.5 KVA4.5 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V
|
| Nominal current |
21.7 A170 A
|
Honda EM 5500 CXS engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | iGX390 |
| Engine power | 8.7 kW |
| Displacement | 0.389 l |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Cylinder bore × stroke | 88×64 mm |
| Revolutions at max torque | 3000 rpm |
Features and protection
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Honda EM 5500 CXS full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2021-2026 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EM |
| Nominal output |
5.5 KVA4.5 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
21.7 A170 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V
|
| Weight |
108.8 kg94 kg
|
| Transport length | 0.725 m |
| Transport width | 0.706 m |
| Transport height | 0.719 m |
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | iGX390 |
| Engine power | 8.7 kW |
| Displacement | 0.389 l |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Cylinder bore × stroke | 88×64 mm |
| Electric starter | Yes |
| Automatic oil deficiency shutoff | Yes |
| Earth leakage monitor | No |
| Ground fault circuit interrupter | No |
| Thermo magnetic switch | No |
| Silenced | Yes |
Honda EM 5500 CXS FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EM 5500 CXS 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 CXS easy to move?
No — not in the casual carry-around sense. At 239.9 lb (108.8 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 91st percentile for weight.
Is the Honda EM 5500 CXS compact for a generator?
Its simple length × width footprint is about 5.5 sq ft (0.51 m²), which is one of the larger footprints 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 5500 CXS have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 19.8 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 5500 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 5500 CXS 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 CXS have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.