The John Deere 5520 holds 16 gal (60.6 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 8 gal (30.3 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 4 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity16 gal (60.6 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank8 gal (30.3 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 4 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 5520 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
16 gal (60.6 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
60.6 L
Half tank amount
8 gal (30.3 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 4 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
7 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
114 lb (52 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
89 hp
Engine displacement
276 cu in (4.52 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.18 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 5520 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The useful refueling spec here is 16 gal (60.6 L). It tells you tank size; it does not guarantee hours of operation under load.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 5520, budget about 4 x 5-gal cans or 7 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
The John Deere 5520 fuel type is diesel. Wrong fuel is a much bigger problem than a slightly short top-up.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere 5520 adds 114 lb (52 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 5520 engine details listed here are engine horsepower 89 hp, engine displacement 276 cu in (4.52 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.18 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
16 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 5520 fuel capacity FAQ
What fuel tank size is listed for the John Deere 5520?
The empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 5520 is 16 gal (60.6 L). If the gauge is not on empty, it will take less.
How many litres of fuel does the John Deere 5520 hold?
The John Deere 5520 holds about 60.6 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere 5520?
For the John Deere 5520, half of the listed fuel capacity is 8 gal (30.3 L). The actual gauge reading may not be perfectly linear.
How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere 5520?
For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 5520, plan for about 4 x 5-gal cans or 7 x 10-L jugs. Stop at the correct fill level rather than forcing extra fuel in.
Is the John Deere 5520 diesel or gasoline?
The listed fuel type for the John Deere 5520 is diesel. Match the correct fuel before filling the tank.
Can I calculate John Deere 5520 fuel burn from tank size?
You cannot get a reliable runtime from tank size alone. The John Deere 5520 fuel capacity is 16 gal (60.6 L), but fuel burn depends on utility tractor work.
Is the John Deere 5520 fuel tank big enough for regular use?
The John Deere 5520 falls into a small / utility-size tank range at 16 gal (60.6 L). Use that to decide whether portable cans or pump refueling makes more sense.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
