The John Deere LX289 holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 1.5 gal (5.7 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs 1 x 5-gal can.
Fuel tank capacity3 gal (11.4 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank1.5 gal (5.7 L)Planning guide
5-gal cans1 x 5-gal can is enough from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere LX289 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
3 gal (11.4 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
11.4 L
Half tank amount
1.5 gal (5.7 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
21 lb (10 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 LX289 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere LX289 fuel tank is listed at 3 gal (11.4 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere LX289, budget 1 x 5-gal can or 2 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere LX289, fuel choice is listed as diesel. Capacity tells you how much; fuel type tells you what to put in it.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere LX289 adds 21 lb (10 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
3 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 LX289 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere LX289 fuel capacity?
The full fuel tank capacity for the John Deere LX289 is 3 gal (11.4 L). Runtime depends on load, throttle and terrain.
What is the John Deere LX289 fuel capacity in litres?
The John Deere LX289 holds about 11.4 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere LX289?
The John Deere LX289 half-tank amount is 1.5 gal (5.7 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere LX289 need from empty?
To fill the John Deere LX289 from empty, budget 1 x 5-gal can or 2 x 10-L jugs. If it is only low rather than empty, reduce that amount.
Does the John Deere LX289 use diesel fuel?
Use diesel in the John Deere LX289 where that listing applies. Wrong fuel can create a much bigger problem than a low tank.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere LX289 runtime?
The John Deere LX289 may run very different hours on the same 3 gal (11.4 L) tank depending on mowing conditions, slopes, towing and throttle use. Use fuel capacity for planning, not as a fuel-burn rating.
How does the John Deere LX289 tank size compare?
Because the John Deere LX289 tank is only 3 gal (11.4 L), portable can planning matters more than bulk fuel planning.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
