The John Deere L118 fuel tank capacity is 2.09 gal (7.9 L). It is listed with gasoline fuel, a half-tank amount of 1 gal (4 L), and 1 x 5-gal can.
Fuel tank capacity2.09 gal (7.9 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank1 gal (4 L)Planning guide
5-gal cans1 x 5-gal can is enough from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typegasolineUse correct fuel
John Deere L118 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
2.09 gal (7.9 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
7.9 L
Half tank amount
1 gal (4 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
1 x 5-gal can is enough from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
1 x 10-L jug
Fuel type
gasoline
Estimated full tank fuel weight
13 lb (6 kg) of gasoline
Engine model
Kohler CV491
Engine horsepower
17.5 hp
Engine displacement
29.9 cu in (0.49 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.119 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 L118 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere L118, fuel tank capacity is 2.09 gal (7.9 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning
The John Deere L118 is easiest to plan by container count: 1 x 5-gal can or 1 x 10-L jug. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere L118. The listed type is gasoline, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight
The John Deere L118 tank capacity equals roughly 13 lb (6 kg) of gasoline when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context
The engine context for the John Deere L118 is engine model Kohler CV491, engine horsepower 17.5 hp, engine displacement 29.9 cu in (0.49 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.119 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
2.09 gal
Guide low
1 gal
Guide typical
2.5 gal
Guide high
5.5 gal
Compared with a broad Lawn / garden tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere L118 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the full tank capacity for the John Deere L118?
The listed fuel capacity for the John Deere L118 is 2.09 gal (7.9 L). Treat it as the full tank size when planning fuel.
How many litres is the John Deere L118 fuel tank?
In litres, the John Deere L118 fuel capacity is about 7.9 L based on the listed 2.09 gal (7.9 L) tank size.
What is half a tank on the John Deere L118?
A half tank on the John Deere L118 works out to roughly 1 gal (4 L), based on the listed 2.09 gal (7.9 L) full capacity.
Can I fill the John Deere L118 from 5-gallon cans?
The John Deere L118 fuel capacity works out to 1 x 5-gal can or 1 x 10-L jug. A normal top-up usually takes less.
Which fuel is listed for the John Deere L118?
For the John Deere L118, fuel type is listed as gasoline. Do not assume diesel or gasoline without checking the machine label and manual.
Can the John Deere L118 run all day on one tank?
The John Deere L118 tank size is 2.09 gal (7.9 L), but runtime changes with workload. Fuel use is higher with long grass, wet grass, hills, bagging, towing or high throttle than with short grass, flat ground and steady mowing.
Is the John Deere L118 fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere L118 has a small fuel tank at 2.09 gal (7.9 L), so one or two portable cans may cover a full empty-to-full refill.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
