The John Deere 5315 fuel tank capacity is 19.52 gal (73.9 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 9.76 gal (36.9 L), and about 4 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity19.52 gal (73.9 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank9.76 gal (36.9 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 5315 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
19.52 gal (73.9 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
73.9 L
Half tank amount
9.76 gal (36.9 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
139 lb (63 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
66.5 hp
Engine displacement
179 cu in (2.93 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.294 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 5315 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere 5315, fuel tank capacity is 19.52 gal (73.9 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning
The John Deere 5315 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
Fuel type matters on the John Deere 5315. The listed type is diesel, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight
The John Deere 5315 tank capacity equals roughly 139 lb (63 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context
The engine context for the John Deere 5315 is engine horsepower 66.5 hp, engine displacement 179 cu in (2.93 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.294 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
19.52 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 5315 fuel capacity FAQ
How much fuel does the John Deere 5315 hold?
The John Deere 5315 holds 19.52 gal (73.9 L) of fuel. A normal top-up may take less if there is fuel already in the tank.
How many litres is the John Deere 5315 fuel tank?
In litres, the John Deere 5315 fuel capacity is about 73.9 L based on the listed 19.52 gal (73.9 L) tank size.
What is half a tank on the John Deere 5315?
Half-full fuel on the John Deere 5315 is about 9.76 gal (36.9 L). Use the tank gauge as a guide, not a lab instrument.
Can I fill the John Deere 5315 from 5-gallon cans?
Portable refueling for the John Deere 5315 is roughly about 4 x 5-gal cans or 8 x 10-L jugs. Bring extra only if you expect long runtime or heavy use.
Which fuel is listed for the John Deere 5315?
The John Deere 5315 fuel listing shows diesel. Use the correct fuel type and avoid mixing fuels.
Can the John Deere 5315 run all day on one tank?
The John Deere 5315 tank size is 19.52 gal (73.9 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 5315 fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere 5315 has a utility-size tank at 19.52 gal (73.9 L). It is large enough that container count matters if you are refueling away from a pump.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
