Tokyo, March 18, 1998 - The EN2100 series of electric generators will go on sale from March 20 at home product centers throughout Japan. Fitted with a multi-purpose 4-cycle OHC engine, these handy machines are ideal for generating electricity around the home, at outdoor events, or during light-duty nighttime operations.
The EN2100 series features the Honda GC160 4-cycle OHC engine, launched in August 1997. Featuring an internal timing belt, the GC160 starts smoothly and runs quietly. Displaying the superior fuel efficiency that is a typical advantage of 4-cycle engines, the GC160 also contains an exceptionally large 10.6-liter fuel tank, providing up to 10.3 hours of continuous operation (JL-model).
EN2100 with large-size fuel tank attached
EN2100 standard model
Main features:
- Fitted with the Honda GC160 4-cycle OHC engine with internal timing belt, EN2100 achieved the following;
- Low fuel consumption and the GC160's exhaust emissions are well below the values stipulated in CARB (California Air Resources Board) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations.
- A mechanical decompressor guarantees smooth starting.
- Oil alert as a standard feature prevents engine from overheating.
- A simplified design with all alternator controls in a single box makes it light and compact.
Domestic annual sales target:
3,000 units
Main specifications:
| Category | Item |
N2100 | |||
| J | N | JL | NL | ||
| Generator | Frequency (Hz) | 50 | 60 | 50 | 60 |
| Standard output (kVA) | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.1 | |
| Voltage adjustment | condenser compensation type | ||||
| Engine | Engine name | GC160 | |||
| Engine type | 4-cycle single-cylinder OHC with forced-air cooling system |
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| Total displacement (cc) | 160 | ||||
| Maximum output (PS) | 5.0 | ||||
| Starter mechanism | recoil type | ||||
| Continuous operation time (hr) | 1.8 | 1.4 | 10.3 | 8.2 | |
| Fuel tank volume (l) | 1.9 | 10.6 | |||
| Oil alert | Yes | ||||
| Total length/width/height (mm) | 540 x 444 x 439 | ||||
| Dry weight (kg) | 30.0 | 33.0 | |||
| Noise level dB (A) 7 m | 70 | 72 | 70 | 72 | |