John Deere 55 Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

Fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 55 is 18 gal (68.1 L). That equals 9 gal (34.1 L) at half tank, with diesel listed as the fuel type.

Fuel tank capacity18 gal (68.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount

Half tank9 gal (34.1 L)Planning guide

5-gal cansabout 4 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate

Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel

John Deere 55 fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity	18 gal (68.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres	68.1 L
Half tank amount	9 gal (34.1 L)
5-gallon fuel cans	about 4 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs	7 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type	diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight	128 lb (58 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower	5 hp
Engine displacement	12.2 cu in (0.2 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower	3.599 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 55 fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note	For the John Deere 55, fuel tank capacity is 18 gal (68.1 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning	For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 55, plan for about 4 x 5-gal cans or 7 x 10-L jugs. Real fill amount can be slightly lower if fuel remains in the tank.
Fuel type note	Fuel type matters on the John Deere 55. The listed type is diesel, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight	For transport and storage planning, the John Deere 55 full tank fuel load is roughly 128 lb (58 kg) of diesel. Actual weight varies slightly by fuel blend and temperature.
Engine context	The John Deere 55 engine specs listed with this page are engine horsepower 5 hp, engine displacement 12.2 cu in (0.2 L), and tank-to-power ratio 3.599 gal per hp. They help compare models but are not a fuel-consumption rating.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

18 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 55 fuel capacity FAQ

How much fuel does the John Deere 55 hold?

The empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 55 is 18 gal (68.1 L). If the gauge is not on empty, it will take less.

How many litres is the John Deere 55 fuel tank?

The John Deere 55 fuel tank is 18 gal (68.1 L), which converts to about 68.1 litres.

What is the half-tank amount for the John Deere 55?

Half-full fuel on the John Deere 55 is about 9 gal (34.1 L). Use the tank gauge as a guide, not a lab instrument.

How many fuel cans are needed to fill the John Deere 55?

Portable refueling for the John Deere 55 is roughly about 4 x 5-gal cans or 7 x 10-L jugs. Bring extra only if you expect long runtime or heavy use.

Does the John Deere 55 use gasoline?

The John Deere 55 fuel listing shows diesel. Use the correct fuel type and avoid mixing fuels.

How far can the John Deere 55 go on a tank?

The John Deere 55 tank size is 18 gal (68.1 L), but runtime changes with workload. Fuel use is higher with loader work, rotary cutting, baling, tilling, pulling, hill work or heavy PTO use than with light mowing, road travel or low-load utility work.