The John Deere 6140R holds 80.6 gal (305.1 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 40.3 gal (152.6 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 17 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity80.6 gal (305.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank40.3 gal (152.6 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 17 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 6140R fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
80.6 gal (305.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
305.1 L
Half tank amount
40.3 gal (152.6 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 17 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
31 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
572 lb (260 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
140 hp
Engine displacement
415 cu in (6.8 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.576 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 6140R fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The main fuel number for the John Deere 6140R is 80.6 gal (305.1 L). Use it as the empty-to-full tank amount, not as a guaranteed runtime figure.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 6140R, budget about 17 x 5-gal cans or 31 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
The listed fuel type for the John Deere 6140R is diesel. Match the fuel type before filling; do not assume every John Deere machine uses diesel.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere 6140R adds 572 lb (260 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 6140R engine details listed here are engine horsepower 140 hp, engine displacement 415 cu in (6.8 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.576 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
80.6 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 6140R fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere 6140R fuel tank capacity?
The full fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 6140R is 80.6 gal (305.1 L). Runtime depends on load, throttle and terrain.
What is the litre conversion for the John Deere 6140R fuel tank?
The John Deere 6140R holds about 305.1 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 6140R?
A half tank on the John Deere 6140R works out to roughly 40.3 gal (152.6 L), based on the listed 80.6 gal (305.1 L) full capacity.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere 6140R need from empty?
The John Deere 6140R fuel capacity works out to about 17 x 5-gal cans or 31 x 10-L jugs. A normal top-up usually takes less.
Does the John Deere 6140R use diesel fuel?
For the John Deere 6140R, fuel type is listed as diesel. Do not assume diesel or gasoline without checking the machine label and manual.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 6140R runtime?
Runtime depends on tillage load, PTO load, hydraulic demand, pulling load, transport speed, throttle and field conditions. The 80.6 gal (305.1 L) tank gives the storage amount, not a fixed hour rating.
What does the John Deere 6140R tank size mean for refueling?
With a listed capacity of 80.6 gal (305.1 L), the John Deere 6140R is best planned as a larger utility / row-crop tank for fuel handling.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
