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Sep 20, 2026 4:50 AM

Kobalt 5250W Dual-Fuel Gas/Propane Portable Generator w/ CO Sentry & RV Outlet

$329

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Lowe's has Kobalt 5250W Dual-Fuel Gas/Propane Portable Generator w/ CO Sentry & RV Outlet (KPG5250BCO) on sale for $329. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
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About this product:
  • Dual-fuel generator runs on gasoline or propane
  • Delivers 5,250 starting / 4,250 running watts on gasoline
  • Runs up to 14 hours at 25% load from the 4-gallon gas tank
  • CO Sentry and low-oil shutdown add automatic safety protection
  • RV-ready and 120V/240V outlets plus digital monitoring
  • Includes
    • 1x Kobalt KPG5250BCO generator
    • 1x Propane hose
    • 1x Oil funnel
    • 1x Spark plug wrench
    • 1x Quick start guide

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Lowe's has Kobalt 5250W Dual-Fuel Gas/Propane Portable Generator w/ CO Sentry & RV Outlet (KPG5250BCO) on sale for $329. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • Dual-fuel generator runs on gasoline or propane
  • Delivers 5,250 starting / 4,250 running watts on gasoline
  • Runs up to 14 hours at 25% load from the 4-gallon gas tank
  • CO Sentry and low-oil shutdown add automatic safety protection
  • RV-ready and 120V/240V outlets plus digital monitoring
  • Includes
    • 1x Kobalt KPG5250BCO generator
    • 1x Propane hose
    • 1x Oil funnel
    • 1x Spark plug wrench
    • 1x Quick start guide

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Written by jimmytx | Staff

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Written by Rokket | Staff

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Sep 20, 2026 8:49 PM
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SeriousFang512Sep 20, 2026 8:49 PM
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Hmm this is tempting
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Sep 20, 2026 9:07 PM
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solidsnake222Sep 20, 2026 9:07 PM
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I know absolutely nothing about generators beyond I want one after losing power for over 48 hours. Would this be a good option for home use, or do I need something else?
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Sep 20, 2026 9:16 PM
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-Xenokai-Sep 20, 2026 9:16 PM
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Quote from solidsnake222 View quoted comment :
I know absolutely nothing about generators beyond I want one after losing power for over 48 hours. Would this be a good option for home use, or do I need something else?
Yeah this would be very good to have for outages! It's pretty decent wattage for the price and should power 2 radiator heaters in an emergency. And should power a fridge as well. I lost power for 5 days and was lucky my pipes didn't freeze during the ice storms. Promised myself I would jump on one of these if one went on sale. I had to goto my dad's house who had to go buy a $900 generator Last year when they was hard to find. I'm not sure if it's a good choice to plug into a actual home, but for using a extension cord and keeping warm I'd say it should work.
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Sep 20, 2026 9:41 PM
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STICKYBUMPSSep 20, 2026 9:41 PM
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Thank goodness hurricane season went without a hitch. These will be discounted.
Sep 20, 2026 10:15 PM
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Ride_The_SkySep 20, 2026 10:15 PM
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This is really, very tempting. Compared to Costco deals, the I only missing feature would be (to my untrained eye) tri power option that's missing natural gas.
Does anyone know any other major issue, I know their $800 unit was 8000W depending on source probably gasoline gives you highest?
Maybe they also has few more direct outlets compared to this? My only worry is Kobalt brand and lack of parts but 3 yr warranty is fine
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Sep 20, 2026 11:23 PM
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RobL8161Sep 20, 2026 11:23 PM
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Kobalt brand and lack of parts--this
Get the Furman brand instead, they have it on their ebay store via sale 4x a year

Also you can the battery start version under $400

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Sep 21, 2026 12:31 AM
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RonPaulFanSep 21, 2026 12:31 AM
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Quote from hammerhead10 View quoted comment :
This or
https://slickdeals.net/f/20038791-kobalt-4000-watt-gasoline-inverter-generator-449-free-shipping?src=SDSearchv3&attrsrc=Thread%3AExpired%3AFalse%7CSearch%3AType%3Anormal%7CSearch%3ASort%3Arelevance%7CSearch%3AHideExpired%3Afalse
The one you link is an inverter type so quieter and more efficient but happens to be only 120V for regular receptacles and RV. So depends on if you need it for anything that is 240V or if you were trying to connect to a home panel.
Sep 21, 2026 12:58 AM
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wrowleySep 21, 2026 12:58 AM
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Having 240v is important if you have a well pump and electric stove that requires 240v. Propane is great for short runs as you don't have to worry about stale gasoline fouling the carburetor and having to drain the tank after use. Stored propane doesn't go stale. If you have Natural Gas at your home, then a Tri-Fuel may be a better choice.
Sep 21, 2026 1:43 AM
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kidyubyubSep 21, 2026 1:43 AM
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In for one. If El Nino comes to fruition like I recall it did in 1982 here in SoCal, this will be well worth the purchase. We live on a dirt road and it'll definitely get torn up and who knows about power. And I have 200gal of propane sitting in my pool heater tank. Plenty of fuel. I'll be ready... hopefully.
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Sep 21, 2026 1:49 AM
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Sep 21, 2026 1:49 AM
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5 reviews and a 3.4 rating. ...I'll pass.
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Sep 21, 2026 3:23 AM
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tex_mexSep 21, 2026 3:23 AM
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Wait til the Firman Ebay store has its sale. They have it i think twice a year and it's crazy good deals. I have the inverter and the trifuel 7k generator.
Sep 21, 2026 4:20 AM
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Quote from sasha9 View quoted comment :
5 reviews and a 3.4 rating. ...I'll pass.
The bad reviews aren't even for the product itself. It's about shipping mistakes and someone trying to return it for a refund after putting gas in it. You can't get a refund once gas hits a stuff like this.
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Sep 21, 2026 4:21 AM
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-Xenokai-Sep 21, 2026 4:21 AM
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Quote from tex_mex View quoted comment :
Wait til the Firman Ebay store has its sale. They have it i think twice a year and it's crazy good deals. I have the inverter and the trifuel 7k generator.
How much do they go down to? And the wattage?
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Sep 21, 2026 11:24 AM
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toddbbqSep 21, 2026 11:24 AM
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good deal!

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