The John Deere 5100GF holds 40.2 gal (152.2 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 20.1 gal (76.1 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 9 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity40.2 gal (152.2 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank20.1 gal (76.1 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 9 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 5100GF fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
40.2 gal (152.2 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
152.2 L
Half tank amount
20.1 gal (76.1 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 9 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
16 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
285 lb (129 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 5100GF fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 5100GF fuel tank is listed at 40.2 gal (152.2 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 5100GF, budget about 9 x 5-gal cans or 16 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere 5100GF, 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 5100GF adds 285 lb (129 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
40.2 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 5100GF fuel capacity FAQ
How many litres of fuel does the John Deere 5100GF hold?
The John Deere 5100GF holds 40.2 gal (152.2 L) of fuel. A normal top-up may take less if there is fuel already in the tank.
What is the John Deere 5100GF fuel capacity in litres?
The John Deere 5100GF holds about 152.2 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 5100GF?
For the John Deere 5100GF, half of the listed fuel capacity is 20.1 gal (76.1 L). The actual gauge reading may not be perfectly linear.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere 5100GF need from empty?
For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 5100GF, plan for about 9 x 5-gal cans or 16 x 10-L jugs. Stop at the correct fill level rather than forcing extra fuel in.
Does the John Deere 5100GF use diesel fuel?
The listed fuel type for the John Deere 5100GF is diesel. Match the correct fuel before filling the tank.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 5100GF runtime?
The John Deere 5100GF may run very different hours on the same 40.2 gal (152.2 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 5100GF tank size compare?
For the John Deere 5100GF, 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.
