Description
Honda EB2200i Overview
The Honda EB2200i is a super quiet 2,200-watt inverter generator from Honda’s industrial EB Series. It has full GFCI protection and a neutral bond for OSHA-regulated job sites, and it includes CO-Minder, which monitors carbon monoxide and shuts the generator down before levels near it grow dangerously high.
A Honda GXR120 engine of 121cc is described as quiet, smooth and fuel-efficient in a small, lightweight package. Inverter technology produces stable, clean power, and Eco Throttle lets the engine speed rise and fall to match the load, which saves fuel and reduces noise. The unit puts out 2,200 watts maximum and 1,800 watts rated on 120 V, and it delivers 10 percent more power than the earlier EB2000. Honda lists a 3-year limited factory warranty. It also meets USDA standards for areas where spark arrestors are required. Honda says the stator and rotor use some of the highest-quality, most powerful magnets available, and EB Series units are backed by commercial-use warranties.
Key Features
- Full GFCI protection and a neutral bond make it suitable for OSHA worksites
- Eco Throttle adjusts engine speed to the power needed, saving fuel and lowering noise
- Between 3.2 and 8.1 hours of running time on one 0.95-gallon tank, depending on the load
- Operating noise of 48 to 57 dBA, which is less than a normal conversation
- Weighs just over 47 pounds, so one person can carry it between locations
- The Fuel Off position lets the engine burn off carburetor fuel before it stops, which helps prevent stale fuel in storage
- A larger oil filler opening, longer spout and bigger drain gutter make oil changes cleaner
Who It’s For
Targeted at work crews who need quiet, OSHA-compliant power for tools and electronics on a job site. The low weight and compact body make it easy to carry from one location to the next.
Specifications
| SKU | EB2200ITAN |
| Brand | Honda |
| Engine | Honda GXR120 |
| Displacement | 121cc |
| AC Output | 120V 2200W max. (18.3A), 1800W rated (15A) |
| Receptables | 20A 125V Duplex |
| Starting System | Recoil |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 0.95 Gallons |
| Run Time per Tankful | 3.2 hr at rated load, 8.1 hr at 1/4 load |
| Noise Level | 57 dB(A) at rated load 48 dB(A) at 1/4 load |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 20 x 11.4 x 16.7 in |
| Weight | 47.4 lb |
Frequently asked questions
How quiet is the Honda EB2200i?
Operating noise is 48 to 57 dBA, which Honda describes as less than a normal conversation: 48 dB(A) at 1/4 load and 57 dB(A) at rated load. Eco Throttle lets engine speed rise and fall with the load, which saves fuel and reduces noise.
How long does the EB2200i run per tank?
It runs between 3.2 and 8.1 hours on one 0.95-gallon tank, depending on the load: 3.2 hr at rated load and 8.1 hr at 1/4 load. The Fuel Off position lets the engine burn off carburetor fuel before it stops, which helps prevent stale fuel in storage.
Is the Honda EB2200i suitable for OSHA job sites?
Yes. It has full GFCI protection and a neutral bond for OSHA-regulated job sites, and CO-Minder shuts the generator down before carbon monoxide levels near it grow dangerously high. It also meets USDA standards for areas where spark arrestors are required.
What is the power output of the EB2200i?
It puts out 2200W maximum (18.3A) and 1800W rated (15A) on 120 V through a 20A 125V duplex receptacle, about 10 percent more power than the earlier EB2000. Its 121cc GXR120 engine uses a recoil starting system.
How heavy is it, and are oil changes easy?
It weighs just over 47 pounds (47.4 lb) and measures 20 x 11.4 x 16.7 in. A larger oil filler opening, longer spout and bigger drain gutter make oil changes cleaner, and Honda lists a 3-year limited factory warranty.
Buying advice: read our guide to the quietest generators compared, or compare all inverter generators.
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