Fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 5500 is 23 gal (87.1 L). That equals 11.5 gal (43.5 L) at half tank, with diesel listed as the fuel type.
Fuel tank capacity23 gal (87.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank11.5 gal (43.5 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 5500 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
23 gal (87.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
87.1 L
Half tank amount
11.5 gal (43.5 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
163 lb (74 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
83.2 hp
Engine displacement
239 cu in (3.92 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.276 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 5500 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere 5500, fuel tank capacity is 23 gal (87.1 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning
For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 5500, plan for about 5 x 5-gal cans or 9 x 10-L jugs. Real fill amount can be slightly lower if fuel remains in the tank.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere 5500. The listed type is diesel, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight
For transport and storage planning, the John Deere 5500 full tank fuel load is roughly 163 lb (74 kg) of diesel. Actual weight varies slightly by fuel blend and temperature.
Engine context
The John Deere 5500 engine specs listed with this page are engine horsepower 83.2 hp, engine displacement 239 cu in (3.92 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.276 gal per hp. They help compare models but are not a fuel-consumption rating.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
23 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 5500 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 5500?
The listed fuel capacity for the John Deere 5500 is 23 gal (87.1 L). Treat it as the full tank size when planning fuel.
How many litres is the John Deere 5500 fuel tank?
The John Deere 5500 fuel tank is 23 gal (87.1 L), which converts to about 87.1 litres.
What is the half-tank amount for the John Deere 5500?
The John Deere 5500 half-tank amount is 11.5 gal (43.5 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.
How many fuel cans are needed to fill the John Deere 5500?
To fill the John Deere 5500 from empty, budget about 5 x 5-gal cans or 9 x 10-L jugs. If it is only low rather than empty, reduce that amount.
Does the John Deere 5500 use gasoline?
Use diesel in the John Deere 5500 where that listing applies. Wrong fuel can create a much bigger problem than a low tank.
How far can the John Deere 5500 go on a tank?
The John Deere 5500 tank size is 23 gal (87.1 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 5500 fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere 5500 has a utility-size tank at 23 gal (87.1 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.
