Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 49 State 6830 Starting / 5500 Running Watt Gas and Propane Dual fuel Portable Generator

Works, drama free

It was -17 degrees Fahrenheit when the power went out and our fairly new big fancy push button generator wouldn't start. We went to Lowes right when they opened and bought this Kobalt pull cord generator. We pulled it out of the box, paused to read the instructions never fear, fueled it up and it started immediately. It is powerful enough to run the winter essentials - well pump and furnace fans plus lights and the microwave.

Still new in box

Bought for a snow storm just in case was told we could bring it back if not opened by the cashier tried to bring back 4 days after purchase and they said i couldnt cause it was longer than 2 days since purchase

Great value for the money

Great packaging, easy assembly, nice looking unit. Fired with propane almost immediately, pretty quiet and stable when running. Haven’t run gas yet, maybe never will. Bought for recent snow storm but didn’t need it, glad I have one for future that’s ready to go. You can store propane indefinitely but never indoors.

Great Generator

Works very well. Easy to use

Great Value

Great value and dual fuel cspabilities

Wheel package was a bit of a struggle to install

Easy to use. Started on second pull. Used for 3 days during the ice storm. Ran fridge, freezer, electric heater, several lights, several appliances , and tv with no issues.

A Nice Unit For Medium to Light-Heavy Duty Use

The generator is built strong, easy to start and runs great. The power output is as rated. The main thing with all gas generators is either use non-ethanol fuel (or LPG) or turn fuel off and let run dry for short periods of no use. For long periods drain fuel and run dry. Follow manual for long term storage.

Great for the essentials

Pro: Quick delivery. Easy to set-up and operate. Power output great for the essentials. Con: Unit is louder than expected. Engine break-in information insufficient.

Seems to be a solid machine

Set up required two, but it was clear cut and easy to do. No problems encountered. It seems very solid and it cranked on the first try. I have not had to use it yet for replacement power, so here's hoping it works well going forward.

Make sure to test it before you need it.

Surges when you put a medium load on it. Have to run the choke part of the way closed to get it to stop surging. I am going to exchange it.

Very strong generator and dependable startup

Very good generator and dependable and can do more things than just run heaters

Good Value for the money.

Ran great. Started quickly. A little bit bulky.

Simple Operation

Although I have not used yet. The generator was easy to get started if needed.

Great Genny

This was the last one in the store , Assembly was very easy of the wheels handle etc , Filling oil was also a snap and it does come with oil ! It started on the first pull and ran smooth ! It's also not overly loud ! And by the way this is built by Generac for Lowe's /Kobalt . It's a good machine to power all your basics in am emergency. No issues so far at all . Testing it out with different loads this generator never even burped , just ran smooth as can be , it's a good machine !

Good price

Is what i needed