John Deere 301A Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

The John Deere 301A holds 14 gal (53 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 7 gal (26.5 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 3 x 5-gal cans.

Fuel tank capacity14 gal (53 L)Empty-to-full tank amount

Half tank7 gal (26.5 L)Planning guide

5-gal cansabout 3 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate

Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel

John Deere 301A fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity	14 gal (53 L)
Fuel capacity in litres	53 L
Half tank amount	7 gal (26.5 L)
5-gallon fuel cans	about 3 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs	6 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type	diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight	99 lb (45 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower	46 hp
Engine displacement	164 cu in (2.69 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower	0.304 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 301A fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note	The main fuel number for the John Deere 301A is 14 gal (53 L). Use it as the empty-to-full tank amount, not as a guaranteed runtime figure.
Refill planning	If carrying fuel to the John Deere 301A, budget about 3 x 5-gal cans or 6 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note	The listed fuel type for the John Deere 301A is diesel. Match the fuel type before filling; do not assume every John Deere machine uses diesel.
Full tank weight	A full tank on the John Deere 301A adds 99 lb (45 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context	For comparison, the John Deere 301A engine details listed here are engine horsepower 46 hp, engine displacement 164 cu in (2.69 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.304 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

14 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 301A fuel capacity FAQ

How much fuel fits in the John Deere 301A tank?

The John Deere 301A holds 14 gal (53 L) of fuel. A normal top-up may take less if there is fuel already in the tank.

What is the litre conversion for the John Deere 301A fuel tank?

The John Deere 301A holds about 53 litres of fuel when filled from empty.

How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 301A?

Half a tank on the John Deere 301A is about 7 gal (26.5 L). Treat it as a planning number because gauge accuracy varies.

How many fuel containers does the John Deere 301A need from empty?

From empty, the John Deere 301A needs about 3 x 5-gal cans or 6 x 10-L jugs. If the tank already has fuel, you will need less.

Does the John Deere 301A use diesel fuel?

The John Deere 301A is listed for diesel. Confirm at the cap, decal or manual before refueling if the machine history is unclear.

Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 301A runtime?

Runtime depends on loader work, PTO use, mowing, pulling load, terrain, throttle and engine condition. The 14 gal (53 L) tank gives the storage amount, not a fixed hour rating.