The John Deere 4850 fuel tank capacity is 102 gal (386.1 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 51 gal (193.1 L), and about 21 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity102 gal (386.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank51 gal (193.1 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 21 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 4850 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
102 gal (386.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
386.1 L
Half tank amount
51 gal (193.1 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 21 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
39 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
724 lb (328 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
160 hp
Engine displacement
466 cu in (7.64 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.637 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 4850 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The main fuel number for the John Deere 4850 is 102 gal (386.1 L). Use it as the empty-to-full tank amount, not as a guaranteed runtime figure.
Refill planning
The John Deere 4850 is easiest to plan by container count: about 21 x 5-gal cans or 39 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel type note
The listed fuel type for the John Deere 4850 is diesel. Match the fuel type before filling; do not assume every John Deere machine uses diesel.
Full tank weight
The John Deere 4850 tank capacity equals roughly 724 lb (328 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context
The engine context for the John Deere 4850 is engine horsepower 160 hp, engine displacement 466 cu in (7.64 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.637 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
102 gal
Guide low
90 gal
Guide typical
150 gal
Guide high
240 gal
Compared with a broad large tractor fuel tank guide, selected from the listed tank size.
John Deere 4850 fuel capacity FAQ
How many litres of fuel does the John Deere 4850 hold?
The listed fuel capacity for the John Deere 4850 is 102 gal (386.1 L). Treat it as the full tank size when planning fuel.
What is the litre conversion for the John Deere 4850 fuel tank?
In litres, the John Deere 4850 fuel capacity is about 386.1 L based on the listed 102 gal (386.1 L) tank size.
How many gallons is half a tank on the John Deere 4850?
For the John Deere 4850, half of the listed fuel capacity is 51 gal (193.1 L). The actual gauge reading may not be perfectly linear.
How many 5-gallon cans fill the John Deere 4850?
For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 4850, plan for about 21 x 5-gal cans or 39 x 10-L jugs. Stop at the correct fill level rather than forcing extra fuel in.
What fuel type does the John Deere 4850 use?
The listed fuel type for the John Deere 4850 is diesel. Match the correct fuel before filling the tank.
How many hours will the John Deere 4850 run on 102 gal (386.1 L)?
Runtime depends on loader work, mowing, PTO implements, slopes, travel speed, throttle and engine condition. The 102 gal (386.1 L) tank gives the storage amount, not a fixed hour rating.
What does the John Deere 4850 tank size mean for refueling?
With a listed capacity of 102 gal (386.1 L), the John Deere 4850 is best planned as a large tractor 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.
