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.
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Would Not Recommendi never use the product
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Always Be Prepared for the Ice Storm
Would RecommendWorks as expected and good value
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Good product
Would RecommendGood running generator
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fuel valve broke instantly
Would Not RecommendAfter carefully setting up the generator we were finally ready to turn it over the first time and the fuel valve broke off in the closed position -- it's now a 150lb. paperweight.
Great generator for the price.
Would RecommendLowes didn't stand good for disabled elderly custo
Would Not RecommendMe and my 75 yr. old disabled mother purchased 2 of these generators on 12-4-25. On 1-23-26 I unboxed her generator serviced and when tried to start pull start malfunctioned. Contacted store where purchased was told only option was to return for refund. We wished to just return it and have them to send one to her address at there earliest convenience due. As this generator was originally sent due online purchase. We understood they were currently out of generators in stock due winter storm appro...
wouldn't expect it to run full time for years
Would Recommendeasy assembly. only ran a test run- started easy, 121 volts and 61 hz per testing equipment. dropped to 120 and 60 when load plugged in- very good. should be good for power outages or camping
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Generator for emergency use
Would RecommendFast delivery, it came with oil, easy to crank and it works.
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Hvnt used yet
Would RecommendPrice
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Duel Fuel - Right Size
Would RecommendWe have had a few power outages recently. Needed/wanted a dual fuel generator. Price and size of generator suited my needs. Not too big, but will handle the basics.
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Good price and assembly was easy.
Would RecommendEasy to assemble. Started on 2nd pull.
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Sales person more informed about the product
Would RecommendSo far so good
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Great price and easy starting
Would RecommendBought this on sale. Delivered yesterday by a friendly crew. Assembled the unit today, added oil and gas. It started on the 2nd pull. What more can you ask for?
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The need for a ground wire to the frame of the Rv.
Would RecommendStarts easily. Runs without trouble. Be sure to connect a ground wire.
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