The John Deere 6010SE 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 6010SE 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
75 hp
Engine displacement
276.4 cu in (4.53 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.213 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 6010SE fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 6010SE fuel tank is listed at 16 gal (60.6 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 6010SE, budget about 4 x 5-gal cans or 7 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere 6010SE, 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 6010SE 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 6010SE engine details listed here are engine horsepower 75 hp, engine displacement 276.4 cu in (4.53 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.213 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
16 gal
Guide low
5 gal
Guide typical
12 gal
Guide high
22 gal
Compared with a broad compact fuel tank guide, selected from the listed tank size.
John Deere 6010SE fuel capacity FAQ
How much fuel should I buy for the John Deere 6010SE?
The empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 6010SE is 16 gal (60.6 L). If the gauge is not on empty, it will take less.
What is the John Deere 6010SE fuel capacity in litres?
The John Deere 6010SE holds about 60.6 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 6010SE?
Half-full fuel on the John Deere 6010SE is about 8 gal (30.3 L). Use the tank gauge as a guide, not a lab instrument.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere 6010SE need from empty?
Portable refueling for the John Deere 6010SE is roughly about 4 x 5-gal cans or 7 x 10-L jugs. Bring extra only if you expect long runtime or heavy use.
Does the John Deere 6010SE use diesel fuel?
The John Deere 6010SE fuel listing shows diesel. Use the correct fuel type and avoid mixing fuels.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 6010SE runtime?
The John Deere 6010SE may run very different hours on the same 16 gal (60.6 L) tank depending on tillage, pulling, PTO load, hydraulic demand, transport speed and field conditions. Use fuel capacity for planning, not as a fuel-burn rating.
How does the John Deere 6010SE tank size compare?
For the John Deere 6010SE, the 16 gal (60.6 L) tank size is practical for portable refueling, especially if you carry 5-gallon cans.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
