The John Deere 1520 fuel tank capacity is 19.5 gal (73.8 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 9.75 gal (36.9 L), and 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 typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 1520 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
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
138 lb (63 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 1520 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The useful refueling spec here is 19.5 gal (73.8 L). It tells you tank size; it does not guarantee hours of operation under load.
Refill planning
The John Deere 1520 is easiest to plan by container count: about 4 x 5-gal cans or 8 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel type note
The John Deere 1520 fuel type is diesel. Wrong fuel is a much bigger problem than a slightly short top-up.
Full tank weight
The John Deere 1520 tank capacity equals roughly 138 lb (63 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
19.5 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 1520 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the full tank capacity for the John Deere 1520?
For refueling, the John Deere 1520 is listed at 19.5 gal (73.8 L). This is tank size, not a guaranteed runtime figure.
How many litres of fuel does the John Deere 1520 hold?
In litres, the John Deere 1520 fuel capacity is about 73.8 L based on the listed 19.5 gal (73.8 L) tank size.
What is half a tank on the John Deere 1520?
A half tank on the John Deere 1520 works out to roughly 9.75 gal (36.9 L), based on the listed 19.5 gal (73.8 L) full capacity.
Can I fill the John Deere 1520 from 5-gallon cans?
The John Deere 1520 fuel capacity works out to about 4 x 5-gal cans or 8 x 10-L jugs. A normal top-up usually takes less.
Which fuel is listed for the John Deere 1520?
For the John Deere 1520, fuel type is listed as diesel. Do not assume diesel or gasoline without checking the machine label and manual.
Can the John Deere 1520 run all day on one tank?
You cannot get a reliable runtime from tank size alone. The John Deere 1520 fuel capacity is 19.5 gal (73.8 L), but fuel burn depends on compact tractor work.
Is the John Deere 1520 fuel tank big enough for regular use?
The John Deere 1520 falls into a utility tractor tank range at 19.5 gal (73.8 L). Use that to decide whether portable cans or pump refueling makes more sense.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
