The Honda EU 30is (2002-2026) has 3 kVA nominal output, 3.2 kW engine power, and 134.9 lb (61.2 kg) listed weight.
Honda EU 30is 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.
Mid-range — 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
134.9 lb (61.2 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
3.4 sq ft (0.32 m²) from listed length × width. That is a footprint close to the middle of the Honda range.
Weight per kVA
20.4 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
1.07 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
25 years based on the supplied 2002-2026 range — a very long listed production run.
Honda EU 30is dimensions
Length25.9 in (0.658 m)43rd percentile of Honda dataset
Width19 in (0.482 m)43rd percentile of Honda dataset
Height22.4 in (0.57 m)70th percentile of Honda dataset
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
3 KVA3.5 KVA2.7 KVA2.5 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage | 230 V |
| Nominal current |
12.2 A16 A13 A10.9 A
|
Honda EU 30is 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
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Honda EU 30is full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2002-2026 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EU |
| Nominal output |
3 KVA3.5 KVA2.7 KVA2.5 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
12.2 A16 A13 A10.9 A
|
| Nominal voltage | 230 V |
| Weight |
61.2 kg43 kg48 kg58 kg57 kg
|
| Transport length | 0.658 m |
| Transport width | 0.482 m |
| Transport height | 0.57 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 | Yes |
| Automatic oil deficiency shutoff | Yes |
| Earth leakage monitor | No |
| Ground fault circuit interrupter | No |
| Thermo magnetic switch | No |
| Silenced | Yes |
Honda EU 30is FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EU 30is 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 30is easy to move?
Not especially. At 134.9 lb (61.2 kg), this is a substantial machine rather than something most people would want to carry repeatedly. Within this Honda dataset it sits at the 41st percentile for weight.
Is the Honda EU 30is compact for a generator?
Its simple length × width footprint is about 3.4 sq ft (0.32 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 EU 30is have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 20.4 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 EU 30is 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 EU 30is 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 30is have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.