The John Deere 8300 fuel tank capacity is 135 gal (511 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 67.5 gal (255.5 L), and 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 8300 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
230.2 hp
Engine displacement
8.1 L (494.3 cu in)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.586 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 8300 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 8300 fuel tank is listed at 135 gal (511 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
The John Deere 8300 is easiest to plan by container count: about 27 x 5-gal cans or 52 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere 8300, fuel choice is listed as diesel. Capacity tells you how much; fuel type tells you what to put in it.
Full tank weight
The John Deere 8300 tank capacity equals roughly 958 lb (435 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context
The engine context for the John Deere 8300 is engine horsepower 230.2 hp, engine displacement 8.1 L (494.3 cu in), and tank-to-power ratio 0.586 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.
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 8300 fuel capacity FAQ
How much fuel fits in the John Deere 8300 tank?
The John Deere 8300 tank holds 135 gal (511 L) from empty. Do not confuse full tank capacity with normal top-up amount.
What is the John Deere 8300 fuel capacity in litres?
In litres, the John Deere 8300 fuel capacity is about 511 L based on the listed 135 gal (511 L) tank size.
How many gallons is half a tank on the John Deere 8300?
Half a tank on the John Deere 8300 is about 67.5 gal (255.5 L). Treat it as a planning number because gauge accuracy varies.
How many 5-gallon cans fill the John Deere 8300?
From empty, the John Deere 8300 needs about 27 x 5-gal cans or 52 x 10-L jugs. If the tank already has fuel, you will need less.
What fuel type does the John Deere 8300 use?
The John Deere 8300 is listed for diesel. Confirm at the cap, decal or manual before refueling if the machine history is unclear.
How many hours will the John Deere 8300 run on 135 gal (511 L)?
The John Deere 8300 may run very different hours on the same 135 gal (511 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 8300 tank size compare?
For the John Deere 8300, plan around pump or bulk-tank refueling because the listed capacity is 135 gal (511 L).
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
