The John Deere LA135 holds 4 gal (15.1 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 2 gal (7.6 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs 1 x 5-gal can.
Fuel tank capacity4 gal (15.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank2 gal (7.6 L)Planning guide
5-gal cans1 x 5-gal can is enough from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere LA135 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
4 gal (15.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
15.1 L
Half tank amount
2 gal (7.6 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
1 x 5-gal can is enough from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
2 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
28 lb (13 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 LA135 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere LA135, fuel tank capacity is 4 gal (15.1 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 LA135, budget 1 x 5-gal can or 2 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere LA135. 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 LA135 adds 28 lb (13 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
4 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 LA135 fuel capacity FAQ
What fuel tank size is listed for the John Deere LA135?
The John Deere LA135 tank holds 4 gal (15.1 L) from empty. Do not confuse full tank capacity with normal top-up amount.
How many litres is the John Deere LA135 fuel tank?
The John Deere LA135 holds about 15.1 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere LA135?
For the John Deere LA135, half of the listed fuel capacity is 2 gal (7.6 L). The actual gauge reading may not be perfectly linear.
How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere LA135?
For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere LA135, plan for 1 x 5-gal can or 2 x 10-L jugs. Stop at the correct fill level rather than forcing extra fuel in.
Is the John Deere LA135 diesel or gasoline?
The listed fuel type for the John Deere LA135 is diesel. Match the correct fuel before filling the tank.
Can I calculate John Deere LA135 fuel burn from tank size?
The John Deere LA135 tank size is 4 gal (15.1 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 LA135 fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere LA135 has a small fuel tank at 4 gal (15.1 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.
