The John Deere 5720 fuel tank capacity is 32 gal (121 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 16 gal (60.5 L), and about 7 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity32 gal (121 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank16 gal (60.5 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 5720 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
32 gal (121 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
121.1 L
Half tank amount
16 gal (60.5 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
227 lb (103 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
80 hp
Engine displacement
276 cu in (4.52 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.4 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 5720 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere 5720, fuel tank capacity is 32 gal (121 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning
The John Deere 5720 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
Fuel type matters on the John Deere 5720. The listed type is diesel, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight
The John Deere 5720 tank capacity equals roughly 227 lb (103 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context
The engine context for the John Deere 5720 is engine horsepower 80 hp, engine displacement 276 cu in (4.52 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.4 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
32 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 5720 fuel capacity FAQ
How much fuel does the John Deere 5720 hold?
The John Deere 5720 holds 32 gal (121 L) of fuel. A normal top-up may take less if there is fuel already in the tank.
How many litres is the John Deere 5720 fuel tank?
In litres, the John Deere 5720 fuel capacity is about 121.1 L based on the listed 32 gal (121 L) tank size.
What is half a tank on the John Deere 5720?
Half-full fuel on the John Deere 5720 is about 16 gal (60.5 L). Use the tank gauge as a guide, not a lab instrument.
Can I fill the John Deere 5720 from 5-gallon cans?
Portable refueling for the John Deere 5720 is roughly about 7 x 5-gal cans or 13 x 10-L jugs. Bring extra only if you expect long runtime or heavy use.
Which fuel is listed for the John Deere 5720?
The John Deere 5720 fuel listing shows diesel. Use the correct fuel type and avoid mixing fuels.
Can the John Deere 5720 run all day on one tank?
The John Deere 5720 tank size is 32 gal (121 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 5720 fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere 5720 has a utility-size tank at 32 gal (121 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.
