The John Deere 300 holds 19.5 gal (73.8 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is gasoline; half a tank is 9.75 gal (36.9 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 4 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity19.5 gal (73.8 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank9.75 gal (36.9 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 4 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typegasolineUse correct fuel
John Deere 300 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
19.5 gal (73.8 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
73.8 L
Half tank amount
9.75 gal (36.9 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 4 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
8 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
gasoline
Estimated full tank fuel weight
119 lb (54 kg) of gasoline
Engine model
Kohler 588cc
Engine horsepower
16 hp
Fuel capacity per horsepower
1.219 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 300 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 300 fuel tank is listed at 19.5 gal (73.8 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 300, budget about 4 x 5-gal cans or 8 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere 300, fuel choice is listed as gasoline. Capacity tells you how much; fuel type tells you what to put in it.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere 300 adds 119 lb (54 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 300 engine details listed here are engine model Kohler 588cc, engine horsepower 16 hp, and tank-to-power ratio 1.219 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
19.5 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 300 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere 300 fuel capacity?
The John Deere 300 tank holds 19.5 gal (73.8 L) from empty. Do not confuse full tank capacity with normal top-up amount.
What is the John Deere 300 fuel capacity in litres?
The John Deere 300 holds about 73.8 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 300?
The John Deere 300 half-tank amount is 9.75 gal (36.9 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere 300 need from empty?
To fill the John Deere 300 from empty, budget about 4 x 5-gal cans or 8 x 10-L jugs. If it is only low rather than empty, reduce that amount.
Does the John Deere 300 use diesel fuel?
Use gasoline in the John Deere 300 where that listing applies. Wrong fuel can create a much bigger problem than a low tank.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 300 runtime?
The John Deere 300 may run very different hours on the same 19.5 gal (73.8 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.
How does the John Deere 300 tank size compare?
For the John Deere 300, plan fuel before field work because a full empty-to-full refill is more than a quick splash from one small can.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
