The John Deere 317 fuel tank capacity is 4.5 gal (17 L). Half a tank is 2.25 gal (8.5 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs 1 x 5-gal can.
Fuel tank capacity4.5 gal (17 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank2.25 gal (8.5 L)Planning guide
5-gal cans1 x 5-gal can is enough from emptyPortable fuel estimate
John Deere 317 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
4.5 gal (17 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
17 L
Half tank amount
2.25 gal (8.5 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
1 x 5-gal can is enough from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
2 x 10-L jugs
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 317 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 317 fuel tank is listed at 4.5 gal (17 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
The John Deere 317 is easiest to plan by container count: 1 x 5-gal can or 2 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
4.5 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 317 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere 317 fuel tank capacity?
The empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 317 is 4.5 gal (17 L). If the gauge is not on empty, it will take less.
What is the John Deere 317 fuel capacity in litres?
In litres, the John Deere 317 fuel capacity is about 17 L based on the listed 4.5 gal (17 L) tank size.
How many gallons is half a tank on the John Deere 317?
A half tank on the John Deere 317 works out to roughly 2.25 gal (8.5 L), based on the listed 4.5 gal (17 L) full capacity.
How many 5-gallon cans fill the John Deere 317?
The John Deere 317 fuel capacity works out to 1 x 5-gal can or 2 x 10-L jugs. A normal top-up usually takes less.
How many hours will the John Deere 317 run on 4.5 gal (17 L)?
The John Deere 317 may run very different hours on the same 4.5 gal (17 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 317 tank size compare?
Because the John Deere 317 tank is only 4.5 gal (17 L), portable can planning matters more than bulk fuel planning.
Why did the John Deere 317 not take the full 4.5 gal (17 L)?
Use 4.5 gal (17 L) as a planning number. The safe finish point is the proper fill level, not squeezing in every last ounce.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
