August 26, 2003—Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the release of the new GX35, a 360-degree-inclinable, 4-stroke engine (35.8cc displacement) that will serve as a power source for trimmers and a variety of other handheld power equipment. Honda will also be supplying the engine to other power equipment manufacturers on an OEM basis.

The GX35 features the same lightweight and compact design, 360-degree-inclinability, and outstanding environmental performance as the 25cc-displacement GX25 that debuted in 2002 as the ideal engine for handheld operation, along with powerful output and tenacious torque for improved work efficiency.

The engine’s oil-immersed timing belt OHC configuration makes it possible to incorporate the valve train into the oil reservoir for substantial weight and volume savings. Honda’s original rotary slinger pumping lubrication system ensures full oil lubrication no matter what the engine angle, allowing it to be continuously operated or stored in any position.

The GX35 offers superb environmental performance, achieving a top-class^*1ranking under US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Phase 2 regulations—the most stringent in the world—while achieving a power-to-weight ratio on par with that of a 2-stroke engine. It also delivers an outstanding balance of all-round performance combined with low noise and low vibration, for efficient, carefree operation. The GX35 also clears Japanese domestic Phase 2^*2 voluntary emissions regulations for 2011, and is expected to qualify for Stage 2^*3 certification under EU emissions regulations well ahead of the 2007 deadline.