What do the Honda generator numbers mean?
Honda generator numbers look like EM5000SXK2 A EANC-1000001. These numbers are all located on a tag, on the generator frame. The first spot E is for Honda Generator, all Honda generators start with E. The next spot M denotes the generator style: B = construction, D = DC battery charging, G = economy, M = deluxe, N = economy, P = economy, S = liquid cooled (except ES3500 and ES4000), V = rv, W = welder/generator, U = ultra quiet, X = extra quiet, Z = economy. If there is another letter after the last spot: D = 120/240 rv generator (EVD4010), S = electric starter (EMS4500), W = welder (EXW171). The next spot 5000 is the maximum wattage or amperage. The next spot S is the generator or starter type: S = electric starter, i = inverter type, c = cycloconverter type, D = diesel, GP = gaseous powered, C = made in China. The next spot X is the engine type. If it is blank = side valve, X = OHV. The next spot K2 is the generator version. The next spot A denotes the market. A is for the USA market
