John Deere 4240S Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

The John Deere 4240S holds 37 gal (140 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 18.5 gal (70 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 8 x 5-gal cans.

Fuel tank capacity37 gal (140 L)Empty-to-full tank amount

Half tank18.5 gal (70 L)Planning guide

5-gal cansabout 8 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate

Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel

John Deere 4240S fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity	37 gal (140 L)
Fuel capacity in litres	140 L
Half tank amount	18.5 gal (70 L)
5-gallon fuel cans	about 8 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs	15 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type	diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight	263 lb (119 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 4240S fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note	The main fuel number for the John Deere 4240S is 37 gal (140 L). Use it as the empty-to-full tank amount, not as a guaranteed runtime figure.
Refill planning	If carrying fuel to the John Deere 4240S, budget about 8 x 5-gal cans or 15 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note	The listed fuel type for the John Deere 4240S is diesel. Match the fuel type before filling; do not assume every John Deere machine uses diesel.
Full tank weight	A full tank on the John Deere 4240S adds 263 lb (119 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

37 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 4240S fuel capacity FAQ

What is the John Deere 4240S fuel tank capacity?

The full fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 4240S is 37 gal (140 L). Runtime depends on load, throttle and terrain.

What is the litre conversion for the John Deere 4240S fuel tank?

The John Deere 4240S holds about 140 litres of fuel when filled from empty.

How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 4240S?

A half tank on the John Deere 4240S works out to roughly 18.5 gal (70 L), based on the listed 37 gal (140 L) full capacity.

How many fuel containers does the John Deere 4240S need from empty?

The John Deere 4240S fuel capacity works out to about 8 x 5-gal cans or 15 x 10-L jugs. A normal top-up usually takes less.

Does the John Deere 4240S use diesel fuel?

For the John Deere 4240S, fuel type is listed as diesel. Do not assume diesel or gasoline without checking the machine label and manual.

Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 4240S runtime?

Runtime depends on loader work, mowing, PTO implements, slopes, travel speed, throttle and engine condition. The 37 gal (140 L) tank gives the storage amount, not a fixed hour rating.