The John Deere R takes 13.63 gal (51.6 L) of coolant. After refilling, run the engine, let it cool and confirm the final level.
Coolant capacity13.63 gal (51.6 L)Cooling system refill amount
John Deere R Coolant Capacity Specs
Coolant capacity
13.63 gal (51.6 L)
Engine displacement
415.5 cu in (6.81 L)
John Deere R Coolant Capacity Guide
Coolant capacity guide
This model
13.63 gal
Class low
1 gal
Class typical
6 gal
Class high
18 gal
Compared with a broad tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere R Coolant Service Notes
Coolant capacity note
The useful service number here is 13.63 gal (51.6 L). Keep some extra coolant available because trapped air can lower the level after the first warm-up
Coolant service note
Use 13.63 gal (51.6 L) as the refill guide for the John Deere R. The final level should still be confirmed at the radiator or overflow bottle
Refill check
Use the 13.63 gal (51.6 L) capacity to buy enough coolant for the John Deere R, but finish the job by checking the actual level marks
Engine context
The John Deere R engine specs listed with this page are engine displacement 415.5 cu in (6.81 L). They help identify the machine, but they are not a substitute for the coolant capacity
John Deere R Coolant Capacity FAQ
How much coolant should I buy for the John Deere R?
Use 13.63 gal (51.6 L) as the coolant-change amount for the John Deere R. The final level should still be checked at the radiator or overflow bottle
Do I fill the John Deere R exactly to capacity or check the level marks?
The 13.63 gal (51.6 L) number helps you plan the refill. The actual finish point is the correct level mark after warm-up, cool-down and leak checking
Can I just add coolant to the John Deere R if the level is low?
For the John Deere R, use the 13.63 gal (51.6 L) capacity when planning a full drain or flush. Topping up only solves low level, not worn-out coolant
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor coolant capacity and coolant type can change by year, market, engine, radiator setup and service procedure. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website before draining, flushing or refilling the cooling system.
