The John Deere 5055D fuel tank capacity is 18 gal (68.1 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 9 gal (34.1 L), and about 4 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity18 gal (68.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank9 gal (34.1 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 4 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 5055D fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
18 gal (68.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
68.1 L
Half tank amount
9 gal (34.1 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 4 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
7 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
128 lb (58 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
55 hp
Engine displacement
179 cu in (2.93 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.327 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 5055D fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 5055D fuel tank is listed at 18 gal (68.1 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
The John Deere 5055D is easiest to plan by container count: about 4 x 5-gal cans or 7 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere 5055D, fuel choice is listed as diesel. Capacity tells you how much; fuel type tells you what to put in it.
Full tank weight
The John Deere 5055D tank capacity equals roughly 128 lb (58 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context
The engine context for the John Deere 5055D is engine horsepower 55 hp, engine displacement 179 cu in (2.93 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.327 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
18 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 5055D fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere 5055D fuel tank capacity?
The John Deere 5055D fuel tank capacity is 18 gal (68.1 L). Use this as the empty-to-full refueling amount.
What is the John Deere 5055D fuel capacity in litres?
In litres, the John Deere 5055D fuel capacity is about 68.1 L based on the listed 18 gal (68.1 L) tank size.
How many gallons is half a tank on the John Deere 5055D?
A half tank on the John Deere 5055D works out to roughly 9 gal (34.1 L), based on the listed 18 gal (68.1 L) full capacity.
How many 5-gallon cans fill the John Deere 5055D?
The John Deere 5055D fuel capacity works out to about 4 x 5-gal cans or 7 x 10-L jugs. A normal top-up usually takes less.
What fuel type does the John Deere 5055D use?
For the John Deere 5055D, fuel type is listed as diesel. Do not assume diesel or gasoline without checking the machine label and manual.
How many hours will the John Deere 5055D run on 18 gal (68.1 L)?
The John Deere 5055D may run very different hours on the same 18 gal (68.1 L) tank depending on loader work, PTO implements, mowing, pulling, road travel and terrain. Use fuel capacity for planning, not as a fuel-burn rating.
How does the John Deere 5055D tank size compare?
For the John Deere 5055D, the 18 gal (68.1 L) tank size is practical for portable refueling, especially if you carry 5-gallon cans.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
