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49 State 2500 Starting / 2200 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Portable Generator

Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN 49 State 2500 Starting / 2200 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Portable Generator

3.8
390
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 3.8 out of 5
390 Reviews


63% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The generator is quiet, portable, and fuel-efficient, suitable for powering small electronics, appliances, and tools. It is easy to start and maintain, with helpful features like USB ports. However, some users report reliability and durability issues, with the engine cutting out or failing after short periods of use despite following maintenance instructions. Accessing the carburetor for servicing can also be difficult. The mixed reviews suggest the generator may be suitable for light-duty use, but may not be reliable for more demanding applications or extended runtime.

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390 Customer Reviews

I did not make this purchase.

Would Not Recommend

I did not make this purchase.

October 4, 2025
From 49 State 3300 Starting _SLASH_ 2500 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Portable Generator Verified Purchaser
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Nothing

Would Recommend

Bought it to sell

August 27, 2025
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perfect small carry generator

Would Recommend

Great little generator, easy to start and operate

August 24, 2025
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Florence Ky Lowe’s will never get my business agai

Would Not Recommend

Horrible!!! Bought a Craftsman 3300 for a boat, pulled the handle to start it for our first time ever using it and the rope pulled out of the handle. Since it was 48 hours since the date of purchase, 1 1/2 week to be exact, Lowe’s wouldn’t do anything about it. Told me it was a Craftsman problem and they didn’t know where a Crafstman service center was. I am a long time customer of Lowe’s and I will never walk thru their doors again. I literally bought it and never used it before it needed repa...

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We sincerely apologize. This clearly falls short of the high standards we uphold for our products, and the positive experience we strive to deliver t...

GeneracAugust 12, 2025

Generac

I won’t recommend this product

Would Not Recommend

After 80 hours the motor ran ruff. To clean the carburetor I needed to disassemble literally everything. It is insane. Buying it I expected to get good quality product made by craftsman but I got problems.

July 18, 2025
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We're sorry to hear about your negative experience and would like to help. This inverter requires an oil change after the first 30 hours of run t...

GeneracJuly 21, 2025

Generac

Horrible

Would Not Recommend

Very bad design. Insanely difficult access to service the carburetor. Worked less then 90 hours and I got the motor running ruth despite following all steps listed in the manual and following all maintenance schedule. Ended up throwing it into trash.

July 12, 2025
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Response from Generac

We sincerely apologize for the problems you experienced with your portable generator. Given the circumstances you described, we understand why you wo...

GeneracJuly 14, 2025

Generac

Used but sold as new.

Product was used and returned. Box was taped and items, such as il, had been used.

July 9, 2025
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Thank you for leaving a review and for bringing this to our attention, Harlan. To resolve this issue, please work directly with the Lowe's store ...

GeneracJuly 9, 2025

Generac

Not a quality product.

Would Not Recommend

It worked fine for a little while, but after a short time (run time) in a period of just a few days, it would not keep running. The motor would just die.

July 4, 2025
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Hi Jonathan, thank you for leaving us a review. We're sorry to hear about your negative experience with your new portable generator and would lik...

GeneracJuly 7, 2025

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