The Honda EU 30i (2009-2020) has 3 kVA nominal output, 2.9 kW engine power, and 77.2 lb (35 kg) listed weight.
Honda EU 30i 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.
Low — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.
This model vs the Honda median
Output
3 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
77.2 lb (35 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 (0.24 m²) from listed length × width. That is a smaller-than-typical footprint.
Weight per kVA
11.7 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. This represents very strong output for its listed weight.
Engine power / rated output
0.97 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
12 years based on the supplied 2009-2020 range — a fairly long listed production run.
Honda EU 30i dimensions
Length24.5 in (0.622 m)33rd percentile of Honda dataset
Width14.9 in (0.379 m)22nd percentile of Honda dataset
Height19.3 in (0.489 m)33rd percentile of Honda dataset
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
3 KVA3.5 KVA2.7 KVA2.5 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | 230 V |
| Nominal current |
13 A16 A10.9 A
|
Honda EU 30i engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX160 |
| Engine power | 2.9 kW |
Features and protection
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Honda EU 30i full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2009-2020 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EU |
| Nominal output |
3 KVA3.5 KVA2.7 KVA2.5 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
13 A16 A10.9 A
|
| Nominal voltage | 230 V |
| Weight |
35 kg43 kg48 kg58 kg57 kg
|
| Transport length | 0.622 m |
| Transport width | 0.379 m |
| Transport height | 0.489 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 | Yes |
Honda EU 30i FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EU 30i 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 EU 30i easy to move?
It is reasonably manageable by generator standards at 77.2 lb (35 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 19th percentile for weight.
Is the Honda EU 30i compact for a generator?
Its simple length × width footprint is about 2.5 sq ft (0.24 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 EU 30i have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 11.7 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 EU 30i 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 EU 30i 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 EU 30i have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.