John Deere 1047 Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

The John Deere 1047 holds 5.3 gal (20.1 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 2.65 gal (10 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 2 x 5-gal cans.

Fuel tank capacity5.3 gal (20.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount

Half tank2.65 gal (10 L)Planning guide

5-gal cansabout 2 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate

Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel

John Deere 1047 fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity	5.3 gal (20.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres	20.1 L
Half tank amount	2.65 gal (10 L)
5-gallon fuel cans	about 2 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs	3 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type	diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight	38 lb (17 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 1047 fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note	The useful refueling spec here is 5.3 gal (20.1 L). It tells you tank size; it does not guarantee hours of operation under load.
Refill planning	If carrying fuel to the John Deere 1047, budget about 2 x 5-gal cans or 3 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note	The John Deere 1047 fuel type is diesel. Wrong fuel is a much bigger problem than a slightly short top-up.
Full tank weight	A full tank on the John Deere 1047 adds 38 lb (17 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

5.3 gal

Guide low

6 gal

Guide typical

14 gal

Guide high

30 gal

Compared with a broad Compact / small utility tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.

John Deere 1047 fuel capacity FAQ

What fuel tank size is listed for the John Deere 1047?

The empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 1047 is 5.3 gal (20.1 L). If the gauge is not on empty, it will take less.

How many litres of fuel does the John Deere 1047 hold?

The John Deere 1047 holds about 20.1 litres of fuel when filled from empty.

How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere 1047?

For the John Deere 1047, half of the listed fuel capacity is 2.65 gal (10 L). The actual gauge reading may not be perfectly linear.

How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere 1047?

For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 1047, plan for about 2 x 5-gal cans or 3 x 10-L jugs. Stop at the correct fill level rather than forcing extra fuel in.

Is the John Deere 1047 diesel or gasoline?

The listed fuel type for the John Deere 1047 is diesel. Match the correct fuel before filling the tank.

Can I calculate John Deere 1047 fuel burn from tank size?

You cannot get a reliable runtime from tank size alone. The John Deere 1047 fuel capacity is 5.3 gal (20.1 L), but fuel burn depends on compact tractor work.