The John Deere 2940 holds 33.25 gal (125.9 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 16.63 gal (62.9 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 7 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity33.25 gal (125.9 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank16.63 gal (62.9 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 2940 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
33.25 gal (125.9 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
125.9 L
Half tank amount
16.63 gal (62.9 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
236 lb (107 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
82 hp
Engine displacement
5.9 L (360 cu in)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.406 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 2940 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 2940 fuel tank is listed at 33.25 gal (125.9 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 2940, budget about 7 x 5-gal cans or 13 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere 2940, fuel choice is listed as diesel. Capacity tells you how much; fuel type tells you what to put in it.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere 2940 adds 236 lb (107 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 2940 engine details listed here are engine horsepower 82 hp, engine displacement 5.9 L (360 cu in), and tank-to-power ratio 0.406 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
33.25 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 2940 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere 2940 fuel capacity?
For refueling, the John Deere 2940 is listed at 33.25 gal (125.9 L). This is tank size, not a guaranteed runtime figure.
What is the John Deere 2940 fuel capacity in litres?
The John Deere 2940 holds about 125.9 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 2940?
The John Deere 2940 half-tank amount is 16.63 gal (62.9 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere 2940 need from empty?
To fill the John Deere 2940 from empty, budget about 7 x 5-gal cans or 13 x 10-L jugs. If it is only low rather than empty, reduce that amount.
Does the John Deere 2940 use diesel fuel?
Use diesel in the John Deere 2940 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 2940 runtime?
The John Deere 2940 may run very different hours on the same 33.25 gal (125.9 L) tank depending on loader use, PTO implements, mowing, travel and terrain. Use fuel capacity for planning, not as a fuel-burn rating.
How does the John Deere 2940 tank size compare?
For the John Deere 2940, 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.
