John Deere 4049R Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

The John Deere 4049R holds 13 gal (49.2 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 6.5 gal (24.6 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 3 x 5-gal cans.

Fuel tank capacity13 gal (49.2 L)Empty-to-full tank amount

Half tank6.5 gal (24.6 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 4049R fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity	13 gal (49.2 L)
Fuel capacity in litres	49.2 L
Half tank amount	6.5 gal (24.6 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	92 lb (42 kg) of diesel
Engine model	Yanmar 2.0L
Engine horsepower	49 hp
Engine displacement	121.7 cu in (2 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower	0.265 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 4049R fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note	The John Deere 4049R fuel tank is listed at 13 gal (49.2 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning	If carrying fuel to the John Deere 4049R, budget about 3 x 5-gal cans or 5 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note	For the John Deere 4049R, 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 4049R adds 92 lb (42 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context	For comparison, the John Deere 4049R engine details listed here are engine model Yanmar 2.0L, engine horsepower 49 hp, engine displacement 121.7 cu in (2 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.265 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

13 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 4049R fuel capacity FAQ

How much fuel should I buy for the John Deere 4049R?

For refueling, the John Deere 4049R is listed at 13 gal (49.2 L). This is tank size, not a guaranteed runtime figure.

What is the John Deere 4049R fuel capacity in litres?

The John Deere 4049R holds about 49.2 litres of fuel when filled from empty.

How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 4049R?

Half-full fuel on the John Deere 4049R is about 6.5 gal (24.6 L). Use the tank gauge as a guide, not a lab instrument.

How many fuel containers does the John Deere 4049R need from empty?

Portable refueling for the John Deere 4049R is roughly about 3 x 5-gal cans or 5 x 10-L jugs. Bring extra only if you expect long runtime or heavy use.

Does the John Deere 4049R use diesel fuel?

The John Deere 4049R fuel listing shows diesel. Use the correct fuel type and avoid mixing fuels.

Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 4049R runtime?

The John Deere 4049R may run very different hours on the same 13 gal (49.2 L) tank depending on loader use, PTO implements, mowing, travel and terrain. Use fuel capacity for planning, not as a fuel-burn rating.