The John Deere 8100T holds 130 gal (492.1 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 65 gal (246.1 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 26 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity130 gal (492.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank65 gal (246.1 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 26 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 8100T fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
130 gal (492.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
492.1 L
Half tank amount
65 gal (246.1 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 26 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
50 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
923 lb (419 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
160 hp
Engine displacement
496 cu in (8.13 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.812 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 8100T fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The main fuel number for the John Deere 8100T is 130 gal (492.1 L). Use it as the empty-to-full tank amount, not as a guaranteed runtime figure.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 8100T, budget about 26 x 5-gal cans or 50 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
The listed fuel type for the John Deere 8100T is diesel. Match the fuel type before filling; do not assume every John Deere machine uses diesel.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere 8100T adds 923 lb (419 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 8100T engine details listed here are engine horsepower 160 hp, engine displacement 496 cu in (8.13 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.812 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
130 gal
Guide low
100 gal
Guide typical
155 gal
Guide high
230 gal
Compared with a broad 8 Series guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere 8100T fuel capacity FAQ
What is the John Deere 8100T fuel tank capacity?
The full fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 8100T is 130 gal (492.1 L). Runtime depends on load, throttle and terrain.
What is the litre conversion for the John Deere 8100T fuel tank?
The John Deere 8100T holds about 492.1 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere 8100T?
A half tank on the John Deere 8100T works out to roughly 65 gal (246.1 L), based on the listed 130 gal (492.1 L) full capacity.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere 8100T need from empty?
The John Deere 8100T fuel capacity works out to about 26 x 5-gal cans or 50 x 10-L jugs. A normal top-up usually takes less.
Does the John Deere 8100T use diesel fuel?
For the John Deere 8100T, fuel type is listed as diesel. Do not assume diesel or gasoline without checking the machine label and manual.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere 8100T runtime?
Runtime depends on tillage load, PTO load, hydraulic demand, pulling load, transport speed, throttle and field conditions. The 130 gal (492.1 L) tank gives the storage amount, not a fixed hour rating.
What does the John Deere 8100T tank size mean for refueling?
With a listed capacity of 130 gal (492.1 L), the John Deere 8100T is best planned as a large tractor tank for fuel handling.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
