The John Deere 4052R 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 4052R 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 2.1L 4-cy
Engine horsepower
50.8 hp
Engine displacement
133.6 cu in (2.19 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.256 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 4052R fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The main fuel number for the John Deere 4052R is 13 gal (49.2 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 4052R, budget about 3 x 5-gal cans or 5 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
The listed fuel type for the John Deere 4052R 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 4052R 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 4052R engine details listed here are engine model Yanmar 2.1L 4-cy, engine horsepower 50.8 hp, engine displacement 133.6 cu in (2.19 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.256 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 4052R fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere 4052R fuel tank capacity?
The full fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 4052R is 13 gal (49.2 L). Runtime depends on load, throttle and terrain.
What is the litre conversion for the John Deere 4052R fuel tank?
The John Deere 4052R holds about 49.2 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 4052R?
A half tank on the John Deere 4052R works out to roughly 6.5 gal (24.6 L), based on the listed 13 gal (49.2 L) full capacity.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere 4052R need from empty?
The John Deere 4052R fuel capacity works out to about 3 x 5-gal cans or 5 x 10-L jugs. A normal top-up usually takes less.
Does the John Deere 4052R use diesel fuel?
For the John Deere 4052R, fuel type is listed as diesel. Do not assume diesel or gasoline without checking the machine label and manual.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 4052R runtime?
Runtime depends on loader work, mowing, PTO implements, slopes, travel speed, throttle and engine condition. The 13 gal (49.2 L) tank gives the storage amount, not a fixed hour rating.
What does the John Deere 4052R tank size mean for refueling?
With a listed capacity of 13 gal (49.2 L), the John Deere 4052R is best planned as a small / utility-size tank for fuel handling.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
