{"product_id":"be-r500-req-engine","title":"Powerease 17hp Petrol Engine - Electric Start | R500-REQ","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe R500-REQ is a Powerease petrol engine rated at 17 hp, electric start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePowerease 17 hp 500CC Engine Q-Shaft\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Powerease 500 is an electric start 17.0HP Petrol engine capable of outputting as much power as a twin cylinder engine at half the weight It includes a starter motor, electric harness and solenoid to start with a turn of a key. Horizontal 1\" Straight Keyed (Q) Shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSame footprint and mounting as Honda GX390 and Powerease R420.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCylinders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-Cooled 4-Stroke OHV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500CC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine HP:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 hp\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting System: \u003c\/strong\u003eElectric \u0026amp; Recoil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIgnition System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transistorized Magneto (TCI)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompression Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8:5:1\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel Tank Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7 L\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unleaded 86 Octane or higher\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Size \u0026amp; Key Way Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\" Straight Keyed Q 1\/4“ X 2.2”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Rotation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Counter Clockwise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.8 LB-FT (31Nm) @ 2,500 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Power Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 hp @ 3,600 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePTO Bolt Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\/8-24 UNF\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBore x Stroke:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 mm x 72 mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIMS (Not Including Crank Shaft): \u003c\/strong\u003e475 mm x 521 mm x 457 mm (18.7\"x20.5\"x18\")\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine - HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine - Start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePump Shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" Keyed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eManuals and documents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bep.kiwi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/166-R500-REQ_Part-List.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eParts diagram (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Powerease","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50754939584741,"sku":"166 R500-REQ","price":1091.35,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1861\/7207\/files\/bf6214a3be71720c2a977f2b505e23b5.jpg?v=1784986677","url":"https:\/\/www.toolfactory.co.nz\/products\/be-r500-req-engine","provider":"Tool Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}