The John Deere 5510 fuel tank capacity is 23 gal (87 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 11.5 gal (43.5 L), and about 5 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity23 gal (87 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank11.5 gal (43.5 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 5 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 5510 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
23 gal (87 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
87 L
Half tank amount
11.5 gal (43.5 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 5 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
9 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
163 lb (74 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
80 hp
Engine displacement
274.6 cu in (4.5 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.287 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 5510 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 5510 fuel tank is listed at 23 gal (87 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
The John Deere 5510 is easiest to plan by container count: about 5 x 5-gal cans or 9 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere 5510, 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 5510 tank capacity equals roughly 163 lb (74 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context
The engine context for the John Deere 5510 is engine horsepower 80 hp, engine displacement 274.6 cu in (4.5 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.287 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
23 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 5510 fuel capacity FAQ
How much fuel fits in the John Deere 5510 tank?
The John Deere 5510 tank holds 23 gal (87 L) from empty. Do not confuse full tank capacity with normal top-up amount.
What is the John Deere 5510 fuel capacity in litres?
In litres, the John Deere 5510 fuel capacity is about 87 L based on the listed 23 gal (87 L) tank size.
How many gallons is half a tank on the John Deere 5510?
Half a tank on the John Deere 5510 is about 11.5 gal (43.5 L). Treat it as a planning number because gauge accuracy varies.
How many 5-gallon cans fill the John Deere 5510?
From empty, the John Deere 5510 needs about 5 x 5-gal cans or 9 x 10-L jugs. If the tank already has fuel, you will need less.
What fuel type does the John Deere 5510 use?
The John Deere 5510 is listed for diesel. Confirm at the cap, decal or manual before refueling if the machine history is unclear.
How many hours will the John Deere 5510 run on 23 gal (87 L)?
The John Deere 5510 may run very different hours on the same 23 gal (87 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 5510 tank size compare?
For the John Deere 5510, 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.
