The John Deere 510 holds 34 gal (128.7 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 17 gal (64.4 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 7 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity34 gal (128.7 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank17 gal (64.4 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 7 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 510 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
34 gal (128.7 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
128.7 L
Half tank amount
17 gal (64.4 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 7 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
13 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
241 lb (109 kg) of diesel
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 510 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere 510, fuel tank capacity is 34 gal (128.7 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 510, budget about 7 x 5-gal cans or 13 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere 510. The listed type is diesel, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere 510 adds 241 lb (109 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
34 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 510 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the full tank capacity for the John Deere 510?
The John Deere 510 holds 34 gal (128.7 L) of fuel. A normal top-up may take less if there is fuel already in the tank.
How many litres is the John Deere 510 fuel tank?
The John Deere 510 holds about 128.7 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere 510?
A half tank on the John Deere 510 works out to roughly 17 gal (64.4 L), based on the listed 34 gal (128.7 L) full capacity.
How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere 510?
The John Deere 510 fuel capacity works out to about 7 x 5-gal cans or 13 x 10-L jugs. A normal top-up usually takes less.
Is the John Deere 510 diesel or gasoline?
For the John Deere 510, fuel type is listed as diesel. Do not assume diesel or gasoline without checking the machine label and manual.
Can I calculate John Deere 510 fuel burn from tank size?
The John Deere 510 tank size is 34 gal (128.7 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.
Is the John Deere 510 fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere 510 has a utility-size tank at 34 gal (128.7 L). It is large enough that container count matters if you are refueling away from a pump.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
