Electrified power unit for OEM applications
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. launches the Honda eGX, the company’s first Li-ion battery-powered motor for commercial OEM power equipment products for indoor and outdoor use.
Convenient, efficient and eco-conscious, the Honda eGX is the next-generation GX experience, offering durability, rugged performance and instant commercial and rental market entry for applications including rammers and vibratory plate compactors. It offers quiet operation, reduced vibration and quick charging for maximum operating time. A high-power, 3-phase brushless DC motor increases performance and reliability.
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| Sources report the Honda eGX power unit is an ideal battery-powered option for existing or new applications in the 100 cc to 120 cc displacement category. |
The sealed motor and battery pack are dust- and water-resistant, making the unit practical for use in harsh, heavy-duty environments. Easy maintenance and user-friendly operation with easy starting and easy stopping yield heightened productivity.
The motor has a three-year commercial warranty; the Li-ion battery pack comes with a two-year commercial warranty. The new Honda eGX is the world’s first Honda GX-quality commercial motor that can be interchanged with a Honda GX internal combustion engine on selected outdoor power equipment.
Future applications are projected to include hydraulic power units and compressors. A number of other commercial applications are being tested in various market segments.
Sources report it is an ideal battery-powered option for existing or new applications in the 100 cc to 120 cc displacement category.
Charged and discharged batteries can be interchanged rapidly, and the Honda quick charger (<1 hour/80 percent charge) provides maximum operating time and productivity. The motor can be optimally operated at temperatures ranging from 5F to 104F and optimally stored at 23F to 86F. The battery can be optimally charged from 41F to 86F.
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