John Deere 208 Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

Fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 208 is 3.5 gal (13.2 L). That equals 1.75 gal (6.6 L) at half tank, with gasoline listed as the fuel type.

Fuel tank capacity3.5 gal (13.2 L)Empty-to-full tank amount

Half tank1.75 gal (6.6 L)Planning guide

5-gal cans1 x 5-gal can is enough from emptyPortable fuel estimate

Fuel typegasolineUse correct fuel

John Deere 208 fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity	3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Fuel capacity in litres	13.2 L
Half tank amount	1.75 gal (6.6 L)
5-gallon fuel cans	1 x 5-gal can is enough from empty
10-litre fuel jugs	2 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type	gasoline
Estimated full tank fuel weight	21 lb (10 kg) of gasoline
Engine model	Kohler K181S
Engine horsepower	8 hp
Engine displacement	18.6 cu in (0.3 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower	0.437 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 208 fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note	For the John Deere 208, fuel tank capacity is 3.5 gal (13.2 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 208, plan for 1 x 5-gal can or 2 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 208. The listed type is gasoline, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight	For transport and storage planning, the John Deere 208 full tank fuel load is roughly 21 lb (10 kg) of gasoline. Actual weight varies slightly by fuel blend and temperature.
Engine context	The John Deere 208 engine specs listed with this page are engine model Kohler K181S, engine horsepower 8 hp, engine displacement 18.6 cu in (0.3 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.437 gal per hp. They help compare models but are not a fuel-consumption rating.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

3.49 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 208 fuel capacity FAQ

What fuel tank size is listed for the John Deere 208?

The John Deere 208 tank holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) from empty. Do not confuse full tank capacity with normal top-up amount.

How many litres is the John Deere 208 fuel tank?

The John Deere 208 fuel tank is 3.5 gal (13.2 L), which converts to about 13.2 litres.

What is the half-tank amount for the John Deere 208?

For the John Deere 208, half of the listed fuel capacity is 1.75 gal (6.6 L). The actual gauge reading may not be perfectly linear.

How many fuel cans are needed to fill the John Deere 208?

For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 208, plan for 1 x 5-gal can or 2 x 10-L jugs. Stop at the correct fill level rather than forcing extra fuel in.

Does the John Deere 208 use gasoline?

The listed fuel type for the John Deere 208 is gasoline. Match the correct fuel before filling the tank.

How far can the John Deere 208 go on a tank?

The John Deere 208 tank size is 3.5 gal (13.2 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.