Fuel tank capacity for the John Deere SST18 is 2.5 gal (9.5 L). That equals 1.25 gal (4.7 L) at half tank, with gasoline listed as the fuel type.
Fuel tank capacity2.5 gal (9.5 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)Planning guide
5-gal cans1 x 5-gal can is enough from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typegasolineUse correct fuel
John Deere SST18 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
2.5 gal (9.5 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
9.5 L
Half tank amount
1.25 gal (4.7 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
15 lb (7 kg) of gasoline
Engine horsepower
16 hp
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.157 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 SST18 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere SST18 fuel tank is listed at 2.5 gal (9.5 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere SST18, plan for 1 x 5-gal can or 1 x 10-L jug. Real fill amount can be slightly lower if fuel remains in the tank.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere SST18, fuel choice is listed as gasoline. Capacity tells you how much; fuel type tells you what to put in it.
Full tank weight
For transport and storage planning, the John Deere SST18 full tank fuel load is roughly 15 lb (7 kg) of gasoline. Actual weight varies slightly by fuel blend and temperature.
Engine context
The John Deere SST18 engine specs listed with this page are engine horsepower 16 hp and tank-to-power ratio 0.157 gal per hp. They help compare models but are not a fuel-consumption rating.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
2.5 gal
Guide low
4 gal
Guide typical
12 gal
Guide high
30 gal
Compared with a broad Small / older tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere SST18 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere SST18 fuel tank capacity?
The full fuel tank capacity for the John Deere SST18 is 2.5 gal (9.5 L). Runtime depends on load, throttle and terrain.
What is the John Deere SST18 fuel capacity in litres?
The John Deere SST18 fuel tank is 2.5 gal (9.5 L), which converts to about 9.5 litres.
What should the John Deere SST18 hold at half fuel?
A half tank on the John Deere SST18 works out to roughly 1.25 gal (4.7 L), based on the listed 2.5 gal (9.5 L) full capacity.
How much portable fuel should I bring for the John Deere SST18?
The John Deere SST18 fuel capacity works out to 1 x 5-gal can or 1 x 10-L jug. A normal top-up usually takes less.
What fuel should I put in the John Deere SST18?
For the John Deere SST18, fuel type is listed as gasoline. Do not assume diesel or gasoline without checking the machine label and manual.
How long will the John Deere SST18 run on a full tank?
The John Deere SST18 may run very different hours on the same 2.5 gal (9.5 L) tank depending on loader work, PTO implements, mowing, pulling, road travel and terrain. Use fuel capacity for planning, not as a fuel-burn rating.
How does the John Deere SST18 tank size compare?
Because the John Deere SST18 tank is only 2.5 gal (9.5 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.
