John Deere 3520 Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

Fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 3520 is 12.61 gal (47.7 L). That equals 6.3 gal (23.9 L) at half tank, with diesel listed as the fuel type.

Fuel tank capacity12.61 gal (47.7 L)Empty-to-full tank amount

Half tank6.3 gal (23.9 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 3520 fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity	12.61 gal (47.7 L)
Fuel capacity in litres	47.7 L
Half tank amount	6.3 gal (23.9 L)
5-gallon fuel cans	about 3 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs	5 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type	diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight	89 lb (41 kg) of diesel
Engine model	Yanmar 3TNV84T
Engine horsepower	37 hp
Engine displacement	91.5 cu in (1.5 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower	0.341 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 3520 fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note	For the John Deere 3520, fuel tank capacity is 12.61 gal (47.7 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning	For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 3520, plan for about 3 x 5-gal cans or 5 x 10-L jugs. Real fill amount can be slightly lower if fuel remains in the tank.
Fuel type note	Fuel type matters on the John Deere 3520. The listed type is diesel, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight	For transport and storage planning, the John Deere 3520 full tank fuel load is roughly 89 lb (41 kg) of diesel. Actual weight varies slightly by fuel blend and temperature.
Engine context	The John Deere 3520 engine specs listed with this page are engine model Yanmar 3TNV84T, engine horsepower 37 hp, engine displacement 91.5 cu in (1.5 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.341 gal per hp. They help compare models but are not a fuel-consumption rating.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

12.61 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 3520 fuel capacity FAQ

What is the empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 3520?

The listed fuel capacity for the John Deere 3520 is 12.61 gal (47.7 L). Treat it as the full tank size when planning fuel.

How many litres is the John Deere 3520 fuel tank?

The John Deere 3520 fuel tank is 12.61 gal (47.7 L), which converts to about 47.7 litres.

What is the half-tank amount for the John Deere 3520?

The John Deere 3520 half-tank amount is 6.3 gal (23.9 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.

How many fuel cans are needed to fill the John Deere 3520?

To fill the John Deere 3520 from empty, budget about 3 x 5-gal cans or 5 x 10-L jugs. If it is only low rather than empty, reduce that amount.

Does the John Deere 3520 use gasoline?

Use diesel in the John Deere 3520 where that listing applies. Wrong fuel can create a much bigger problem than a low tank.

How far can the John Deere 3520 go on a tank?

The John Deere 3520 tank size is 12.61 gal (47.7 L), but runtime changes with workload. Fuel use is higher with loader work, rotary cutting, tilling, snow work, hill work or heavy PTO use than with light mowing, transport or light yard work.