The John Deere 5300 fuel tank capacity is 22 gal (83.1 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 11 gal (41.6 L), and about 5 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity22 gal (83.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank11 gal (41.6 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 5 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 5300 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
22 gal (83.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
83.2 L
Half tank amount
11 gal (41.6 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 5 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
9 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
156 lb (71 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
55 hp
Engine displacement
179 cu in (2.93 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.4 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 5300 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The useful refueling spec here is 22 gal (83.1 L). It tells you tank size; it does not guarantee hours of operation under load.
Refill planning
The John Deere 5300 is easiest to plan by container count: about 5 x 5-gal cans or 9 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel type note
The John Deere 5300 fuel type is diesel. Wrong fuel is a much bigger problem than a slightly short top-up.
Full tank weight
The John Deere 5300 tank capacity equals roughly 156 lb (71 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context
The engine context for the John Deere 5300 is engine horsepower 55 hp, engine displacement 179 cu in (2.93 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.4 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
22 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 5300 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the full tank capacity for the John Deere 5300?
For refueling, the John Deere 5300 is listed at 22 gal (83.1 L). This is tank size, not a guaranteed runtime figure.
How many litres of fuel does the John Deere 5300 hold?
In litres, the John Deere 5300 fuel capacity is about 83.2 L based on the listed 22 gal (83.1 L) tank size.
What is half a tank on the John Deere 5300?
A half tank on the John Deere 5300 works out to roughly 11 gal (41.6 L), based on the listed 22 gal (83.1 L) full capacity.
Can I fill the John Deere 5300 from 5-gallon cans?
The John Deere 5300 fuel capacity works out to about 5 x 5-gal cans or 9 x 10-L jugs. A normal top-up usually takes less.
Which fuel is listed for the John Deere 5300?
For the John Deere 5300, fuel type is listed as diesel. Do not assume diesel or gasoline without checking the machine label and manual.
Can the John Deere 5300 run all day on one tank?
You cannot get a reliable runtime from tank size alone. The John Deere 5300 fuel capacity is 22 gal (83.1 L), but fuel burn depends on utility tractor work.
Is the John Deere 5300 fuel tank big enough for regular use?
The John Deere 5300 falls into a utility tractor tank range at 22 gal (83.1 L). Use that to decide whether portable cans or pump refueling makes more sense.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
