Yanmar 5500 Watt Honda GX270 Portable Generator

Description

Yanmar YP5500GNH 5500 Watt Generator with Honda GX270

The YP5500GNH delivers 5500 watts from a Honda GX270, a proven engine with a strong service network. It covers essential household circuits during an outage and handles most single-tool job site needs, such as a table saw or small air compressor, without the size and weight of the larger units in the range.

A Practical Mid-Size Unit

The Honda engine starts by recoil and runs from a 7.9-gallon tank, and its open steel frame leaves the oil fill, drain and air filter easy to reach. Starting loads matter when sizing a generator: motors can draw two to three times their running watts for a moment, so leaving headroom keeps the engine from bogging down when a pump or compressor cycles on. Adding a fuel stabilizer to the tank at the end of each season prevents varnish from forming in the carburetor jets.

• Rated Watts: 5500 Watts
• Engine: Honda GX270
• Displacement: 270cc
• Fuel Capacity: 7.9 gal
• Starting Type: Recoil

Who It Fits

The YP5500GNH suits owners who want Honda reliability at moderate output. The YP8500GNH steps up to a GX390 and 8500 watts, and the CRX-powered YP6875GNC offers more capacity at a lower price point. It is also a good fit for smaller farm buildings and seasonal cabins.