The John Deere 5130M fuel tank capacity is 43.66 gal (165.3 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 21.83 gal (82.6 L), and about 9 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity43.66 gal (165.3 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank21.83 gal (82.6 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 5130M fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
43.66 gal (165.3 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
165.3 L
Half tank amount
21.83 gal (82.6 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 9 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
17 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
310 lb (141 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
133.9 hp
Engine displacement
276 cu in (4.52 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.326 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 5130M fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere 5130M, fuel tank capacity is 43.66 gal (165.3 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning
The John Deere 5130M is easiest to plan by container count: about 9 x 5-gal cans or 17 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere 5130M. The listed type is diesel, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight
The John Deere 5130M tank capacity equals roughly 310 lb (141 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context
The engine context for the John Deere 5130M is engine horsepower 133.9 hp, engine displacement 276 cu in (4.52 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.326 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
43.66 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 5130M fuel capacity FAQ
How many gallons of fuel does the John Deere 5130M take?
The full fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 5130M is 43.66 gal (165.3 L). Runtime depends on load, throttle and terrain.
How many litres is the John Deere 5130M fuel tank?
In litres, the John Deere 5130M fuel capacity is about 165.3 L based on the listed 43.66 gal (165.3 L) tank size.
What is half a tank on the John Deere 5130M?
Half a tank on the John Deere 5130M is about 21.83 gal (82.6 L). Treat it as a planning number because gauge accuracy varies.
Can I fill the John Deere 5130M from 5-gallon cans?
From empty, the John Deere 5130M needs about 9 x 5-gal cans or 17 x 10-L jugs. If the tank already has fuel, you will need less.
Which fuel is listed for the John Deere 5130M?
The John Deere 5130M is listed for diesel. Confirm at the cap, decal or manual before refueling if the machine history is unclear.
Can the John Deere 5130M run all day on one tank?
The John Deere 5130M tank size is 43.66 gal (165.3 L), but runtime changes with workload. Fuel use is higher with loader work, rotary cutting, baling, tilling, pulling, hill work or heavy PTO use than with light mowing, road travel or low-load utility work.
Is the John Deere 5130M fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere 5130M has a utility-size tank at 43.66 gal (165.3 L). It is large enough that container count matters if you are refueling away from a pump.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
