The John Deere 6100D holds 18.5 gal (70 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 9.25 gal (35 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 4 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity18.5 gal (70 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank9.25 gal (35 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 6100D fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
18.5 gal (70 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
70 L
Half tank amount
9.25 gal (35 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 4 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
8 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
131 lb (60 kg) of diesel
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 6100D fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 6100D fuel tank is listed at 18.5 gal (70 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 6100D, budget about 4 x 5-gal cans or 8 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere 6100D, 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 6100D adds 131 lb (60 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
18.5 gal
Guide low
30 gal
Guide typical
55 gal
Guide high
90 gal
Compared with a broad 6 Series guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere 6100D fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere 6100D fuel capacity?
The empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 6100D is 18.5 gal (70 L). If the gauge is not on empty, it will take less.
What is the John Deere 6100D fuel capacity in litres?
The John Deere 6100D holds about 70 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 6100D?
The John Deere 6100D half-tank amount is 9.25 gal (35 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere 6100D need from empty?
To fill the John Deere 6100D from empty, budget about 4 x 5-gal cans or 8 x 10-L jugs. If it is only low rather than empty, reduce that amount.
Does the John Deere 6100D use diesel fuel?
Use diesel in the John Deere 6100D where that listing applies. Wrong fuel can create a much bigger problem than a low tank.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 6100D runtime?
The John Deere 6100D may run very different hours on the same 18.5 gal (70 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 6100D tank size compare?
For the John Deere 6100D, 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.
