The Honda EX 5500 (1996-2008) has 5.5 kVA nominal output, 8.3 kW engine power, and 370.4 lb (168 kg) listed weight.
Honda EX 5500 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.
Above avg. — dataset median: 6 kW; comparison uses 45 Honda models.
This model vs the Honda median
Output
5.5 kVA
4.15 kVA
Weight
370.4 lb (168 kg)
165.3 lb (75 kg)
Engine power
8.3 kW
6 kW
What the raw specs tell you
These are calculations from the listed specifications, not additional manufacturer ratings.
Weight per kVA
30.5 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
1.51 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
13 years based on the supplied 1996-2008 range — a fairly long listed production run.
Electrical specifications
| Nominal output |
5.5 KVA4.5 KVA
|
|---|---|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V
|
| Nominal current |
24 A170 A
|
Honda EX 5500 engine specifications
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Engine type | GX380 |
| Engine power | 8.3 kW |
Features and protection
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Honda EX 5500 full specifications
| Years of manufacture | 1996-2008 |
|---|---|
| Model series | EX |
| Nominal output |
5.5 KVA4.5 KVA
|
| Nominal current |
24 A170 A
|
| Nominal voltage |
230 V90 V
|
| Weight |
168 kg94 kg
|
| Engine manufacturer | Honda |
| Engine type | GX380 |
| Engine power | 8.3 kW |
| Electric starter | Yes |
| Automatic oil deficiency shutoff | Yes |
| Earth leakage monitor | No |
| Ground fault circuit interrupter | No |
| Thermo magnetic switch | No |
| Silenced | Yes |
Honda EX 5500 FAQ
These answers change with the model’s actual figures and its position within the Honda dataset.
Is the Honda EX 5500 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 EX 5500 easy to move?
No — not in the casual carry-around sense. At 370.4 lb (168 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 99th percentile for weight.
Does the Honda EX 5500 have a good power-to-weight ratio?
It works out to about 30.5 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 EX 5500 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 EX 5500 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 EX 5500 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 EX 5500 engine size relate to its generator output?
The listed engine power is 8.3 kW against 5.5 kVA nominal generator output, a simple ratio of about 1.51 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.