The John Deere 5220 coolant capacity is 10 gal (37.9 L). Use this as the cooling-system refill amount and recheck the level after the engine cools.
Coolant capacity10 gal (37.9 L)Cooling system refill amount
John Deere 5220 Coolant Capacity Specs
Coolant capacity
10 gal (37.9 L)
Engine horsepower
53 hp
Engine displacement
179 cu in (2.93 L)
John Deere 5220 Coolant Capacity Guide
Coolant capacity guide
This model
10 gal
Class low
4 gal
Class typical
6.5 gal
Class high
10 gal
Compared with a broad utility tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere 5220 Coolant Service Notes
Coolant capacity note
The John Deere 5220 cooling system is listed at 10 gal (37.9 L). Final level can settle after the first heat cycle, so recheck the level after service
Coolant service note
For a full coolant service on the John Deere 5220, plan around 10 gal (37.9 L), refill slowly, run the engine, let it cool and recheck the level
Refill check
When refilling the John Deere 5220, do not pour in 10 gal (37.9 L) and walk away. Fill slowly, run the engine, let it cool and recheck the level
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 5220 engine details listed here are engine horsepower 53 hp and engine displacement 179 cu in (2.93 L). The coolant capacity remains the service number to use for refilling
John Deere 5220 Coolant Capacity FAQ
What is the refill amount for the John Deere 5220 cooling system?
A full coolant refill on the John Deere 5220 is listed at 10 gal (37.9 L). Fill slowly and allow for a small top-up after the first heat cycle
Should I run the John Deere 5220 after adding coolant?
Check the John Deere 5220 coolant level cold after service. Hot coolant is pressurized and dangerous, so let the system cool before opening the cap
When is a full coolant flush better than a top-up on the John Deere 5220?
If coolant condition is good, topping up may be enough. If it is old or contaminated, a full drain and refill is safer for the John Deere 5220
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor coolant capacity and coolant type can change by year, market, engine, radiator setup and service procedure. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website before draining, flushing or refilling the cooling system.
