The John Deere 5715 holds 38 gal (143.8 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 19 gal (71.9 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 8 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity38 gal (143.8 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank19 gal (71.9 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 8 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 5715 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
38 gal (143.8 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
143.8 L
Half tank amount
19 gal (71.9 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 8 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
15 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
270 lb (122 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
89 hp
Engine displacement
276 cu in (4.52 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.427 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 5715 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere 5715, fuel tank capacity is 38 gal (143.8 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 5715, budget about 8 x 5-gal cans or 15 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere 5715. The listed type is diesel, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere 5715 adds 270 lb (122 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 5715 engine details listed here are engine horsepower 89 hp, engine displacement 276 cu in (4.52 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.427 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
38 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 5715 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the full tank capacity for the John Deere 5715?
The John Deere 5715 tank holds 38 gal (143.8 L) from empty. Do not confuse full tank capacity with normal top-up amount.
How many litres is the John Deere 5715 fuel tank?
The John Deere 5715 holds about 143.8 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere 5715?
A half tank on the John Deere 5715 works out to roughly 19 gal (71.9 L), based on the listed 38 gal (143.8 L) full capacity.
How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere 5715?
The John Deere 5715 fuel capacity works out to about 8 x 5-gal cans or 15 x 10-L jugs. A normal top-up usually takes less.
Is the John Deere 5715 diesel or gasoline?
For the John Deere 5715, fuel type is listed as diesel. Do not assume diesel or gasoline without checking the machine label and manual.
Can I calculate John Deere 5715 fuel burn from tank size?
The John Deere 5715 tank size is 38 gal (143.8 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 5715 fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere 5715 has a utility-size tank at 38 gal (143.8 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.
