John Deere 1550 Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

The John Deere 1550 fuel tank capacity is 27.5 gal (104.1 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 13.75 gal (52 L), and about 6 x 5-gal cans.

Fuel tank capacity27.5 gal (104.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount

Half tank13.75 gal (52 L)Planning guide

5-gal cansabout 6 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate

Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel

John Deere 1550 fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity	27.5 gal (104.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres	104.1 L
Half tank amount	13.75 gal (52 L)
5-gallon fuel cans	about 6 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs	11 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type	diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight	195 lb (89 kg) of diesel
Engine model	Yanmar 3TNV80F
Engine horsepower	24.5 hp
Engine displacement	77.2 cu in (1.27 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower	1.122 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 1550 fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note	The John Deere 1550 fuel tank is listed at 27.5 gal (104.1 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning	The John Deere 1550 is easiest to plan by container count: about 6 x 5-gal cans or 11 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel type note	For the John Deere 1550, fuel choice is listed as diesel. Capacity tells you how much; fuel type tells you what to put in it.
Full tank weight	The John Deere 1550 tank capacity equals roughly 195 lb (89 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context	The engine context for the John Deere 1550 is engine model Yanmar 3TNV80F, engine horsepower 24.5 hp, engine displacement 77.2 cu in (1.27 L), and tank-to-power ratio 1.122 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

27.5 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 1550 fuel capacity FAQ

How much fuel fits in the John Deere 1550 tank?

The John Deere 1550 tank holds 27.5 gal (104.1 L) from empty. Do not confuse full tank capacity with normal top-up amount.

What is the John Deere 1550 fuel capacity in litres?

In litres, the John Deere 1550 fuel capacity is about 104.1 L based on the listed 27.5 gal (104.1 L) tank size.

How many gallons is half a tank on the John Deere 1550?

Half a tank on the John Deere 1550 is about 13.75 gal (52 L). Treat it as a planning number because gauge accuracy varies.

How many 5-gallon cans fill the John Deere 1550?

From empty, the John Deere 1550 needs about 6 x 5-gal cans or 11 x 10-L jugs. If the tank already has fuel, you will need less.

What fuel type does the John Deere 1550 use?

The John Deere 1550 is listed for diesel. Confirm at the cap, decal or manual before refueling if the machine history is unclear.

How many hours will the John Deere 1550 run on 27.5 gal (104.1 L)?

The John Deere 1550 may run very different hours on the same 27.5 gal (104.1 L) tank depending on loader use, PTO implements, mowing, travel and terrain. Use fuel capacity for planning, not as a fuel-burn rating.