The John Deere B holds 10 gal (37.9 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 5 gal (18.9 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 3 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity10 gal (37.9 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank5 gal (18.9 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 3 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere B fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
10 gal (37.9 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
37.9 L
Half tank amount
5 gal (18.9 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 3 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
4 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
71 lb (32 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 B fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere B, fuel tank capacity is 10 gal (37.9 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere B, budget about 3 x 5-gal cans or 4 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere B. The listed type is diesel, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere B adds 71 lb (32 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
10 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 B fuel capacity FAQ
How much fuel does the John Deere B hold?
The John Deere B holds 10 gal (37.9 L) of fuel. A normal top-up may take less if there is fuel already in the tank.
How many litres is the John Deere B fuel tank?
The John Deere B holds about 37.9 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere B?
Half-full fuel on the John Deere B is about 5 gal (18.9 L). Use the tank gauge as a guide, not a lab instrument.
How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere B?
Portable refueling for the John Deere B is roughly about 3 x 5-gal cans or 4 x 10-L jugs. Bring extra only if you expect long runtime or heavy use.
Is the John Deere B diesel or gasoline?
The John Deere B fuel listing shows diesel. Use the correct fuel type and avoid mixing fuels.
Can I calculate John Deere B fuel burn from tank size?
The John Deere B tank size is 10 gal (37.9 L), but runtime changes with workload. Fuel use is higher with heavy load, hills, attachments, high throttle or long continuous work than with lighter work, lower load and easier terrain.
Is the John Deere B fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere B tank is a small-to-utility size at 10 gal (37.9 L). It is easy to plan around standard 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.
