The John Deere 1545 holds 16 gal (60.5 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 8 gal (30.3 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 4 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity16 gal (60.5 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank8 gal (30.3 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 4 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 1545 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
16 gal (60.5 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
60.5 L
Half tank amount
8 gal (30.3 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 4 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
7 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
114 lb (51 kg) of diesel
Engine model
Yanmar 3TNV82A
Engine horsepower
31 hp
Engine displacement
73.5 cu in (1.2 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.516 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 1545 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 1545 fuel tank is listed at 16 gal (60.5 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 1545, budget about 4 x 5-gal cans or 7 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere 1545, 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 1545 adds 114 lb (51 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 1545 engine details listed here are engine model Yanmar 3TNV82A, engine horsepower 31 hp, engine displacement 73.5 cu in (1.2 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.516 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
16 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 1545 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere 1545 fuel capacity?
For refueling, the John Deere 1545 is listed at 16 gal (60.5 L). This is tank size, not a guaranteed runtime figure.
What is the John Deere 1545 fuel capacity in litres?
The John Deere 1545 holds about 60.5 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 1545?
The John Deere 1545 half-tank amount is 8 gal (30.3 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere 1545 need from empty?
To fill the John Deere 1545 from empty, budget about 4 x 5-gal cans or 7 x 10-L jugs. If it is only low rather than empty, reduce that amount.
Does the John Deere 1545 use diesel fuel?
Use diesel in the John Deere 1545 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 1545 runtime?
The John Deere 1545 may run very different hours on the same 16 gal (60.5 L) tank depending on loader use, PTO implements, mowing, travel and terrain. Use fuel capacity for planning, not as a fuel-burn rating.
How does the John Deere 1545 tank size compare?
For the John Deere 1545, the 16 gal (60.5 L) tank size is practical for portable refueling, especially if you carry 5-gallon cans.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
