Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 50 State 6830 Starting / 5500 Running Watt Gas and Propane Dual fuel Portable Generator

No customer service

Arrived damaged

Wroth the money

Use for family reunion powered up every thing we had did not bog down ran smooth the whole time great product

need to start it at least once every few months

did everything I needed it for and then some

lowes on line order

the generator was just what i wanted the process with lowes on line ordering was not great.. poor communication between the site and employees at the store.

Handy product

Great product. Will definitely come in handy this summer and we are happy to have a backup power source. It’s not too heavy and has perfect voltage for camping trips and general use.

Only use it when you absolutely have to

Love the fact that it not only takes gas but also butane

Great generator for running jobsite tools.

I got the Kobalt Dual fuel (gas / propane) portable generator to use for work on the jobsites. I needed something also at my shop that could run 20amo tools like my miter saw since it cant run on a standard 15 amo circut. The generator is pretty good size, which means pretty heavy so transporting takes two people to load it up. Has wheels which made it nice to move around the shop when needed. It definitely provides plenty of power. Even more that what I would need honestly but would be great...

Great Generator

This generator arrived well packaged and reinforced with plywood however there was a dent on the exhaust vent. This cosmetic imperfection did not interfere with the operation of the machine. It was very easy to unbox and assemble-- it came with tools and motor oil. The only real assembly is putting on the stand, wheels, and handle. I'm using propane to power the generator. It started up with ease. Very pleased.

Powerful

The ease of setup and its starting ability

Well built generator

This is a powerful generator that is ready to run as soon as you take it out of the box. After you mount the handle and add the wheels and feet, your only decision is what type of fuel to use. The box was missing one bolt to attach the handle, but that should not be difficult to replace. The generator will run all day on 8 gal of gas. There are 4 120V and 1 240V charging receptacles. This will be great for the RV! It is also comforting to know you have a generator that you can use for futu...

Compact and Powerful

Purchased this as a partial home back-up generator. Used it for the first time and ran a large deep freezer, two French-door fridge/freezers, a fan, and several electronics for 22 hours on a single 20 LB propane tank. It is quiet and compact, just with this one use, it paid for itself not having to dispose of the contents of the refrigerators and freezers. Very happy thus far!

Love the fact it’s Dual Fuel!

Unboxed this unit and assembly was straightforward. Tools are provided with it and it is easily put together. I have tried it on both propane and gas. It seems to keep up just fine powering (2) refrigerators, my cell phone and a troubleshooting light on propane. I had both fridges, my Worx dual battery charger, a troubleshooting light, and a 500w halogen work light powered on gasoline. The only cons (so far) are the kinda wonky pull/tow handle and not realizing there is a gas shutoff. I ta...

Plenty of power in a small package.

This is a great piece of equipment. Came with everything needed to get it going. I have verified gasoline as well as propane fuel. Works great. Took almost no effort to start and it idles smooth. Generates all power on the board without issue. It's not silent but it also isn't the loudest engine in my yard! Plus it is not overly heavy. I was able to get it up in the pickup alone. The fuel tank gave me 5 hours on the first run. Exactly what is needed.

Kobalt generator

This is a really nice generator. Just had to add the wheels and maneuvering bar. Put little over a pint of gas in and it fired up with just a few pulls. Ran for a long time on just the little fuel. Hooked up a couple portable compressors and a bench top table saw to it. Lugged just a tiny bit when turning the saw on but right back to full running. Just out of curiosity, I plugged in my 120v wire feed welder. Generator hunted while arcing, which i expected. When the gas ran out Hooked up...

Great Generator form Cobalt

I am really glad I got this generator as a backup in csse of power outage. This generator weigh only 124 lb and start right away which is an essential for us as my my wife can move it and run it when needed especially it has the wheels & handle make it easy for mobility. It has dual fuel which in today's standards a must in my opinion. It came in well packaged and protected and all accessories were intact and wrapped nicely.

Portable generator

Awesome generator. I have used this during an outdoor function. It is versatile. You can hook it up with gasoline or a propane tank. The hose and all the necessary components are included. It is extremely heavy. Once the handle is attached it is portable. It has plugs so you can plug up anything to it. Please use a distance from the house to avoid carbonation.

Ample power and easy to use

This generator has plenty of power for a home back-up or for remote worksites. Dual fuel (gasoline or propane) is a real bonus. I prefer the propane because the carburetor remains clean and gunk free. Loaded with the best safety features including a carbon monoxide sensor and low oil shut-off. Comes with everything needed to generate power except the fuel. Assembly was very easy requiring only wheels, pads and handle. Runs steady at 78 decibels from 15ft away, hardly noticeable when inside t...