John Deere 45R Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

Fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 45R is 12.5 gal (47.3 L). That equals 6.25 gal (23.7 L) at half tank, with diesel listed as the fuel type.

Fuel tank capacity12.5 gal (47.3 L)Empty-to-full tank amount

Half tank6.25 gal (23.7 L)Planning guide

5-gal cansabout 3 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate

Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel

John Deere 45R fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity	12.5 gal (47.3 L)
Fuel capacity in litres	47.3 L
Half tank amount	6.25 gal (23.7 L)
5-gallon fuel cans	about 3 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs	5 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type	diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight	89 lb (40 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower	35 hp
Engine displacement	100.7 cu in (1.65 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower	0.357 gal per hp

Fuel capacity is a tank-size figure. Actual top-up amount and runtime depend on remaining fuel, workload, throttle use, terrain and machine condition.

John Deere 45R fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note	The John Deere 45R fuel tank is listed at 12.5 gal (47.3 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning	For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 45R, plan for about 3 x 5-gal cans or 5 x 10-L jugs. Real fill amount can be slightly lower if fuel remains in the tank.
Fuel type note	For the John Deere 45R, fuel choice is listed as diesel. Capacity tells you how much; fuel type tells you what to put in it.
Full tank weight	For transport and storage planning, the John Deere 45R full tank fuel load is roughly 89 lb (40 kg) of diesel. Actual weight varies slightly by fuel blend and temperature.
Engine context	The John Deere 45R engine specs listed with this page are engine horsepower 35 hp, engine displacement 100.7 cu in (1.65 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.357 gal per hp. They help compare models but are not a fuel-consumption rating.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

12.5 gal

Guide low

4 gal

Guide typical

12 gal

Guide high

30 gal

Compared with a broad Small / older tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.

John Deere 45R fuel capacity FAQ

What is the John Deere 45R fuel capacity?

The full fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 45R is 12.5 gal (47.3 L). Runtime depends on load, throttle and terrain.

What is the John Deere 45R fuel capacity in litres?

The John Deere 45R fuel tank is 12.5 gal (47.3 L), which converts to about 47.3 litres.

What should the John Deere 45R hold at half fuel?

The John Deere 45R half-tank amount is 6.25 gal (23.7 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.

How much portable fuel should I bring for the John Deere 45R?

To fill the John Deere 45R from empty, budget about 3 x 5-gal cans or 5 x 10-L jugs. If it is only low rather than empty, reduce that amount.

What fuel should I put in the John Deere 45R?

Use diesel in the John Deere 45R where that listing applies. Wrong fuel can create a much bigger problem than a low tank.

How long will the John Deere 45R run on a full tank?

The John Deere 45R may run very different hours on the same 12.5 gal (47.3 L) tank depending on loader work, PTO implements, mowing, pulling, road travel and terrain. Use fuel capacity for planning, not as a fuel-burn rating.