Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 49 State 6830 Starting / 5500 Running Watt Gas and Propane Dual fuel Portable Generator
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this generator for its reliability and ease of use. Most highlight how effortlessly it starts and assembles, even for those with limited mechanical experience. The dual-fuel capability—running on both propane and gasoline—is widely celebrated for flexibility during emergencies. Reviewers consistently describe it as powerful yet compact, with many noting 9-13 hour runtimes and quiet, stable operation. Strong build quality, safety features like carbon monoxide sensors, and consistent performance powering essential appliances reinforce its value. A few mention weight challenges and occasional noise, but most consider these minor trade-offs for overall reliability.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.You dont have to measure the oil, first fill.
Would RecommendEasy to put together and make ready for use, probably took 1/2 hour or less!
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Simple to use
Would RecommendHaven't had much opportunity to really use the generator yet but seemed to work just fine the brief time it was used. Assembled easily enough and started on the 2nd pull out of the box. Haven't tried the propane option but nice to know it's there. Send like a sturdy little unit.
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Little heavy
Works good
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It's easy to start and set up for your power need
Would RecommendI like the way it's fixed up to run ; with gasoline or propane .
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Easy to use
Would RecommendAwesome
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Not so good generator..
Would Not RecommendWe bought 2 of these & both failed to work. Manufacture defect
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Disposable product
Would Not RecommendCustomer service recommends disposing of this unit if it requires a repair because they do not sell the necessary parts for repairs. Completely unacceptable.
Great buy
Would RecommendThis generator fired right up on first pull out of the box on propane. Surprised how quiet it is
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Super heavy duty 💪
Would RecommendVery easy to assemble
From 50 State 6830 Starting _SLASH_ 5500 Running Watt Gas and Propane Dual fuel Portable Generator Verified Purchaser
Just Right for What I Need It For
Would RecommendI feel like the price was reasonable
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Easy-to-use and portable
Would RecommendGreat price for the wattage it produce and convenient as it's portable to use.
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Perfect size and more than enough power
Would RecommendThis generator was the perfect solution for our events and has the ability to power all of equipment when supporting our Veterans and First Responders. The size is easy enough for me to load and unload myself and the ability to run off bottle propane allows for clean operations and easy loading and unloading from our vehicles.
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Doesn't bog down with 240 Welder
Would RecommendStarts easy
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Heavy for one older lady to move in box, get help
Would RecommendIt is a nice size for our needs. Easy to add attachments and start using. Clear instructions.
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Works great so far
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part busted
Would Not Recommendwish i could tell you it is good but when i opend the box a part was broken! spent 9 hours on the phone sunday talking to both kobalt and lowes trying to get this one picked up and get me a replacement seemed like no one knew how to do their job!
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Plan to get an adapter for your RV.
Would RecommendThere was a little work to put the wheels on, etc., but overall really appreciate that this came with its own oil and wheel kit.
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