The John Deere 5010 holds 48 gal (181.7 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 24 gal (90.8 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 10 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity48 gal (181.7 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank24 gal (90.8 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 10 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 5010 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
48 gal (181.7 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
181.7 L
Half tank amount
24 gal (90.8 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 10 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
19 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
341 lb (155 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
134 hp
Engine displacement
404 cu in (6.62 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.358 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 5010 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere 5010, fuel tank capacity is 48 gal (181.7 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 5010, budget about 10 x 5-gal cans or 19 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere 5010. The listed type is diesel, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere 5010 adds 341 lb (155 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 5010 engine details listed here are engine horsepower 134 hp, engine displacement 404 cu in (6.62 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.358 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
48 gal
Guide low
18 gal
Guide typical
28 gal
Guide high
50 gal
Compared with a broad Utility tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere 5010 fuel capacity FAQ
How many gallons of fuel does the John Deere 5010 take?
The John Deere 5010 fuel tank capacity is 48 gal (181.7 L). Use this as the empty-to-full refueling amount.
How many litres is the John Deere 5010 fuel tank?
The John Deere 5010 holds about 181.7 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere 5010?
Half a tank on the John Deere 5010 is about 24 gal (90.8 L). Treat it as a planning number because gauge accuracy varies.
How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere 5010?
From empty, the John Deere 5010 needs about 10 x 5-gal cans or 19 x 10-L jugs. If the tank already has fuel, you will need less.
Is the John Deere 5010 diesel or gasoline?
The John Deere 5010 is listed for diesel. Confirm at the cap, decal or manual before refueling if the machine history is unclear.
Can I calculate John Deere 5010 fuel burn from tank size?
The John Deere 5010 tank size is 48 gal (181.7 L), but runtime changes with workload. Fuel use is higher with loader work, rotary cutting, baling, tilling, pulling, hill work or heavy PTO use than with light mowing, road travel or low-load utility work.
Is the John Deere 5010 fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere 5010 has a larger tractor tank at 48 gal (181.7 L). Portable cans can work, but bulk fuel or pump access is usually easier.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
