The John Deere 5080R fuel tank capacity is 34.29 gal (129.8 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 17.14 gal (64.9 L), and about 7 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity34.29 gal (129.8 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank17.14 gal (64.9 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 5080R fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
34.29 gal (129.8 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
129.8 L
Half tank amount
17.14 gal (64.9 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
243 lb (110 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
80 hp
Engine displacement
4.5 L (274.6 cu in)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.429 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 5080R fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 5080R fuel tank is listed at 34.29 gal (129.8 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
The John Deere 5080R is easiest to plan by container count: about 7 x 5-gal cans or 13 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere 5080R, fuel choice is listed as diesel. Capacity tells you how much; fuel type tells you what to put in it.
Full tank weight
The John Deere 5080R tank capacity equals roughly 243 lb (110 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context
The engine context for the John Deere 5080R is engine horsepower 80 hp, engine displacement 4.5 L (274.6 cu in), and tank-to-power ratio 0.429 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
34.29 gal
Guide low
18 gal
Guide typical
28 gal
Guide high
50 gal
Compared with a broad Utility tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere 5080R fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere 5080R fuel capacity?
The John Deere 5080R tank holds 34.29 gal (129.8 L) from empty. Do not confuse full tank capacity with normal top-up amount.
What is the John Deere 5080R fuel capacity in litres?
In litres, the John Deere 5080R fuel capacity is about 129.8 L based on the listed 34.29 gal (129.8 L) tank size.
How many gallons is half a tank on the John Deere 5080R?
The John Deere 5080R half-tank amount is 17.14 gal (64.9 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.
How many 5-gallon cans fill the John Deere 5080R?
To fill the John Deere 5080R 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.
What fuel type does the John Deere 5080R use?
Use diesel in the John Deere 5080R where that listing applies. Wrong fuel can create a much bigger problem than a low tank.
How many hours will the John Deere 5080R run on 34.29 gal (129.8 L)?
The John Deere 5080R may run very different hours on the same 34.29 gal (129.8 L) tank depending on loader work, PTO implements, mowing, pulling, road travel and terrain. Use fuel capacity for planning, not as a fuel-burn rating.
How does the John Deere 5080R tank size compare?
For the John Deere 5080R, 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.
