The John Deere 8100 holds 135 gal (511 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 67.5 gal (255.5 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 27 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity135 gal (511 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank67.5 gal (255.5 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 27 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 8100 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
135 gal (511 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
511 L
Half tank amount
67.5 gal (255.5 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 27 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
52 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
958 lb (435 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
200 hp
Engine displacement
466 cu in (7.64 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.675 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 8100 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The main fuel number for the John Deere 8100 is 135 gal (511 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 8100, budget about 27 x 5-gal cans or 52 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
The listed fuel type for the John Deere 8100 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 8100 adds 958 lb (435 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 8100 engine details listed here are engine horsepower 200 hp, engine displacement 466 cu in (7.64 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.675 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
135 gal
Guide low
100 gal
Guide typical
155 gal
Guide high
230 gal
Compared with a broad 8 Series guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere 8100 fuel capacity FAQ
How much fuel should I buy for the John Deere 8100?
The full fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 8100 is 135 gal (511 L). Runtime depends on load, throttle and terrain.
What is the litre conversion for the John Deere 8100 fuel tank?
The John Deere 8100 holds about 511 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 8100?
Half-full fuel on the John Deere 8100 is about 67.5 gal (255.5 L). Use the tank gauge as a guide, not a lab instrument.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere 8100 need from empty?
Portable refueling for the John Deere 8100 is roughly about 27 x 5-gal cans or 52 x 10-L jugs. Bring extra only if you expect long runtime or heavy use.
Does the John Deere 8100 use diesel fuel?
The John Deere 8100 fuel listing shows diesel. Use the correct fuel type and avoid mixing fuels.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 8100 runtime?
Runtime depends on tillage load, PTO load, hydraulic demand, pulling load, transport speed, throttle and field conditions. The 135 gal (511 L) tank gives the storage amount, not a fixed hour rating.
What does the John Deere 8100 tank size mean for refueling?
With a listed capacity of 135 gal (511 L), the John Deere 8100 is best planned as a large tractor 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.
