John Deere 1247 Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

The John Deere 1247 fuel tank capacity is 7.5 gal (28.4 L). Half a tank is 3.75 gal (14.2 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 2 x 5-gal cans.

Fuel tank capacity7.5 gal (28.4 L)Empty-to-full tank amount

Half tank3.75 gal (14.2 L)Planning guide

5-gal cansabout 2 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate

John Deere 1247 fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity	7.5 gal (28.4 L)
Fuel capacity in litres	28.4 L
Half tank amount	3.75 gal (14.2 L)
5-gallon fuel cans	about 2 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs	3 x 10-L jugs

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 1247 fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note	For the John Deere 1247, fuel tank capacity is 7.5 gal (28.4 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning	The John Deere 1247 is easiest to plan by container count: about 2 x 5-gal cans or 3 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

7.5 gal

Guide low

6 gal

Guide typical

14 gal

Guide high

30 gal

Compared with a broad Compact / small utility tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.

John Deere 1247 fuel capacity FAQ

How much fuel does the John Deere 1247 hold?

The John Deere 1247 holds 7.5 gal (28.4 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 1247 fuel tank?

In litres, the John Deere 1247 fuel capacity is about 28.4 L based on the listed 7.5 gal (28.4 L) tank size.

What is half a tank on the John Deere 1247?

Half-full fuel on the John Deere 1247 is about 3.75 gal (14.2 L). Use the tank gauge as a guide, not a lab instrument.

Can I fill the John Deere 1247 from 5-gallon cans?

Portable refueling for the John Deere 1247 is roughly about 2 x 5-gal cans or 3 x 10-L jugs. Bring extra only if you expect long runtime or heavy use.

Can the John Deere 1247 run all day on one tank?

The John Deere 1247 tank size is 7.5 gal (28.4 L), but runtime changes with workload. Fuel use is higher with loader work, rotary cutting, tilling, snow work, hill work or heavy PTO use than with light mowing, transport or light yard work.