Generators - Should I choose oil or petrol?

As technology advances and the need for alternative energy sources increases, the choice between oil and gasoline generators becomes more important.

Generators - Should I choose oil or petrol?

Before deciding which is the right solution for you, it is worth carefully considering the advantages and disadvantages of the two options.

Oil generators:

Oil-fired generators (or power generating sets) stand out for the greater power they offer. This makes them an ideal choice for facilities with high energy demands, such as hospitals, restaurants, hotels and public buildings.

✅ Advantages:

  • Economy due to fuel efficiency and lower fuel price
  • Longer life, but with proper maintenance and use
  • Suitable for large reserve energies

❌ Disadvantages:

  • Require more space and more advanced installation
  • Higher purchase cost

Gasoline generators:

Gasoline generators (or as we said, gasoline generating sets) are more suitable for smaller applications, such as domestic uses or small businesses.

✅ Advantages:

  • Ease of transport and installation due to the smaller size
  • Suitable for smaller applications and frequent travel

❌ Disadvantages:

  • Shorter lifetime and higher maintenance costs
  • Lower fuel efficiency

Ultimately, the choice between oil and gasoline gensets should be based on the specific needs and priorities of each user. For large installations with high power requirements, diesel is more suitable, while for smaller applications and frequent travel, petrol is a more practical choice.

Tescom Hellas has a wide range of oil-fired gensets with power from 20kVA to 1650kVa and can meet the needs of organizations with high requirements both in terms of needs analysis, equipment availability and maintenance.


Contact our expert generator staff today and we will be happy to assist you in finding the right solution for your energy needs.