The John Deere 5100GN fuel tank capacity is 19.31 gal (73.1 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 9.66 gal (36.5 L), and about 4 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity19.31 gal (73.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank9.66 gal (36.5 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 5100GN fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
19.31 gal (73.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
73.1 L
Half tank amount
9.66 gal (36.5 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 4 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
8 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
137 lb (62 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
100 hp
Engine displacement
206.9 cu in (3.39 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.193 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 5100GN fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The John Deere 5100GN fuel tank is listed at 19.31 gal (73.1 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning
The John Deere 5100GN is easiest to plan by container count: about 4 x 5-gal cans or 8 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel type note
For the John Deere 5100GN, 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 5100GN tank capacity equals roughly 137 lb (62 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context
The engine context for the John Deere 5100GN is engine horsepower 100 hp, engine displacement 206.9 cu in (3.39 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.193 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
19.31 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 5100GN fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere 5100GN fuel capacity?
For refueling, the John Deere 5100GN is listed at 19.31 gal (73.1 L). This is tank size, not a guaranteed runtime figure.
What is the John Deere 5100GN fuel capacity in litres?
In litres, the John Deere 5100GN fuel capacity is about 73.1 L based on the listed 19.31 gal (73.1 L) tank size.
How many gallons is half a tank on the John Deere 5100GN?
The John Deere 5100GN half-tank amount is 9.66 gal (36.5 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.
How many 5-gallon cans fill the John Deere 5100GN?
To fill the John Deere 5100GN from empty, budget about 4 x 5-gal cans or 8 x 10-L jugs. If it is only low rather than empty, reduce that amount.
What fuel type does the John Deere 5100GN use?
Use diesel in the John Deere 5100GN where that listing applies. Wrong fuel can create a much bigger problem than a low tank.
How many hours will the John Deere 5100GN run on 19.31 gal (73.1 L)?
The John Deere 5100GN may run very different hours on the same 19.31 gal (73.1 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 5100GN tank size compare?
For the John Deere 5100GN, 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.
