Aspen Fuel vs. Regular Petrol

Aspen Fuel vs. Regular Petrol: What’s Best for Your Garden Machinery?

When it comes to powering your chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and lawnmowers, the fuel you choose has a huge impact on performance, reliability, and even your health. At Godfreys, we supply Aspen Alkylate Fuel because it’s designed to be safer, cleaner, and longer-lasting than standard petrol. Here’s how it compares.

1. What Is Aspen Fuel?

Aspen is an alkylate fuel—a clean-burning, premium-grade petrol created through a refining process that removes almost all harmful components. Unlike conventional petrol, Aspen contains no ethanol, and virtually no benzene, sulphur, or aromatics.

Aspen comes in two types:

• Aspen 2: Pre-mixed 2-stroke fuel (50:1 ratio), perfect for chainsaws, strimmers, and hedge trimmers.
• Aspen 4: Pure 4-stroke fuel, ideal for lawnmowers, ride-ons, and generators.

2. Why Choose Aspen Over Petrol?

• Cleaner, Safer Working: Aspen produces up to 99% less harmful emissions, meaning fewer toxic fumes, less smell, and a healthier working environment—especially important if you’re using machinery for long periods.
• Longer Storage Life: Aspen stays fresh and stable for up to 4 years, compared to just a few months for standard petrol. No more draining tanks before winter or struggling with stale fuel.
• Protects Your Engine: Because it burns so cleanly, Aspen reduces carbon deposits inside the engine, keeping spark plugs, valves, and pistons cleaner. This means easier starts and longer machine life.
• Convenience with Aspen 2: Pre-mixed at exactly the right ratio, so there’s no need to measure and mix 2-stroke oil yourself—just pour and go.

3. Cost vs. Value

• Yes, Aspen costs more per litre than standard petrol—but the benefits outweigh the price difference.
• You’ll save on repair bills by avoiding damage caused by stale or ethanol-blended fuel.
• You’ll also save time and frustration, since your machines will start reliably even after long storage.

4. Quick Comparison Table

Feature	Aspen Fuel (Alkylate)	Regular Petrol
Emissions	Very low (up to 99% less)	High (benzene, aromatics)
Storage Life	Up to 4 years	3–5 weeks
Health & Exhaust Fumes	Minimal smell, low toxicity	Strong fumes, harmful
Engine Cleanliness	Clean-burning, low deposits	More carbon buildup
Price & Availability	Higher cost, specialist shops	Cheap, widely available
Mixing Convenience	Pre-mixed (Aspen 2)	Manual mix required

5. Expert Opinion

Contractors, landscapers, and home users across the UK report that Aspen helps their machines run more smoothly, stay cleaner, and last longer. For anyone who values reliability, safety, and convenience, Aspen is worth the switch.

Conclusion

If you’re serious about protecting your machinery, your health, and the environment, Aspen is the clear winner over standard petrol. While it costs more upfront, the savings on maintenance and the peace of mind it provides make it a smarter long-term investment.

At Godfreys, we stock Aspen 2 and Aspen 4, ready for both professionals and home gardeners. Next time you’re in-store, ask our team about switching—your machines (and your lungs) will thank you.