The Honda EU 70is (2017-2026) has 7 kVA nominal output, 8.7 kW engine power, and 260.4 lb (118.1 kg) listed weight.
Honda EU 70is 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.
High — 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
7 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
260.4 lb (118.1 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
6.4 sq ft (0.59 m²) from listed length × width. That is one of the larger footprints in the Honda dataset.
Weight per kVA
16.9 kg of listed weight per rated kVA. This represents roughly typical output-to-weight efficiency for this Honda dataset.
Engine power / rated output
1.24 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
10 years based on the supplied 2017-2026 range — a fairly long listed production run.
Honda EU 70is dimensions
Length33.4 in (0.848 m)94th percentile of Honda dataset
Width27.6 in (0.7 m)94th percentile of Honda dataset
Height28.4 in (0.721 m)98th percentile of Honda dataset
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output | 7 KVA |
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V400 V
|
| Nominal current |
23.9 A21.5 A
|
Honda EU 70is engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX390T2 |
| Engine power | 8.7 kW |
| Displacement | 0.389 l |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Cylinder bore × stroke | 88×64 mm |
| Revolutions at max torque | 3600 rpm |
Features and protection
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Honda EU 70is full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 2017-2026 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EU |
| Nominal output | 7 KVA |
| Nominal current |
23.9 A21.5 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V400 V
|
| Weight |
118.1 kg93 kg
|
| Transport length | 0.848 m |
| Transport width | 0.7 m |
| Transport height | 0.721 m |
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX390T2 |
| 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 EU 70is FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EU 70is a high-output generator?
Its 7 kVA nominal output is near the upper end of the Honda dataset (93rd percentile). That makes it one of the higher-output Honda gasoline generators represented here.
Is the Honda EU 70is easy to move?
No — not in the casual carry-around sense. At 260.4 lb (118.1 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 95th percentile for weight.
Is the Honda EU 70is compact for a generator?
Its simple length × width footprint is about 6.4 sq ft (0.59 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 EU 70is have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 16.9 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 EU 70is 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 70is 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 70is have low-oil protection?
Yes. Automatic oil-deficiency shutdown is listed, adding protection against continued operation when oil level is too low.