The John Deere 5100E holds 30 gal (113.6 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 15 gal (56.8 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 7 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity30 gal (113.6 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank15 gal (56.8 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 7 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 5100E fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
30 gal (113.6 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
113.6 L
Half tank amount
15 gal (56.8 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 7 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
12 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
213 lb (97 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
100 hp
Engine displacement
274.6 cu in (4.5 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.3 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 5100E fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 5100E fuel tank is listed at 30 gal (113.6 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 5100E, budget about 7 x 5-gal cans or 12 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere 5100E, fuel choice is listed as diesel. Capacity tells you how much; fuel type tells you what to put in it.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere 5100E adds 213 lb (97 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 5100E engine details listed here are engine horsepower 100 hp, engine displacement 274.6 cu in (4.5 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.3 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
30 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 5100E fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere 5100E fuel capacity?
The empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 5100E is 30 gal (113.6 L). If the gauge is not on empty, it will take less.
What is the John Deere 5100E fuel capacity in litres?
The John Deere 5100E holds about 113.6 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 5100E?
The John Deere 5100E half-tank amount is 15 gal (56.8 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere 5100E need from empty?
To fill the John Deere 5100E from empty, budget about 7 x 5-gal cans or 12 x 10-L jugs. If it is only low rather than empty, reduce that amount.
Does the John Deere 5100E use diesel fuel?
Use diesel in the John Deere 5100E where that listing applies. Wrong fuel can create a much bigger problem than a low tank.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 5100E runtime?
The John Deere 5100E may run very different hours on the same 30 gal (113.6 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 5100E tank size compare?
For the John Deere 5100E, plan fuel before field work because a full empty-to-full refill is more than a quick splash from one small can.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
