The John Deere 5080M holds 15.88 gal (60.1 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 7.94 gal (30.1 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 4 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity15.88 gal (60.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank7.94 gal (30.1 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 5080M fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
15.88 gal (60.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
60.1 L
Half tank amount
7.94 gal (30.1 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
113 lb (51 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
80 hp
Engine displacement
276 cu in (4.52 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.198 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 5080M fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere 5080M, fuel tank capacity is 15.88 gal (60.1 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 5080M, budget about 4 x 5-gal cans or 7 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere 5080M. 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 5080M adds 113 lb (51 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 5080M engine details listed here are engine horsepower 80 hp, engine displacement 276 cu in (4.52 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.198 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
15.88 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 5080M fuel capacity FAQ
What is the empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 5080M?
The John Deere 5080M fuel tank capacity is 15.88 gal (60.1 L). Use this as the empty-to-full refueling amount.
How many litres is the John Deere 5080M fuel tank?
The John Deere 5080M holds about 60.1 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere 5080M?
The John Deere 5080M half-tank amount is 7.94 gal (30.1 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.
How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere 5080M?
To fill the John Deere 5080M from empty, budget about 4 x 5-gal cans or 7 x 10-L jugs. If it is only low rather than empty, reduce that amount.
Is the John Deere 5080M diesel or gasoline?
Use diesel in the John Deere 5080M where that listing applies. Wrong fuel can create a much bigger problem than a low tank.
Can I calculate John Deere 5080M fuel burn from tank size?
The John Deere 5080M tank size is 15.88 gal (60.1 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 5080M fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere 5080M tank is a small-to-utility size at 15.88 gal (60.1 L). It is easy to plan around standard 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.
