John Deere 8130 Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

The John Deere 8130 holds 180 gal (681.2 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 90 gal (340.6 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 36 x 5-gal cans.

Fuel tank capacity180 gal (681.2 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank90 gal (340.6 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 36 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel

John Deere 8130 fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity 180 gal (681.2 L)
Fuel capacity in litres 681.3 L
Half tank amount 90 gal (340.6 L)
5-gallon fuel cans about 36 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs 69 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight 1,278 lb (580 kg) of diesel
Engine model PowerTech
Engine horsepower 225 hp
Engine displacement 549.3 cu in (9 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower 0.8 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 8130 fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note The useful refueling spec here is 180 gal (681.2 L). It tells you tank size; it does not guarantee hours of operation under load.
Refill planning If carrying fuel to the John Deere 8130, budget about 36 x 5-gal cans or 69 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note The John Deere 8130 fuel type is diesel. Wrong fuel is a much bigger problem than a slightly short top-up.
Full tank weight A full tank on the John Deere 8130 adds 1,278 lb (580 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context For comparison, the John Deere 8130 engine details listed here are engine model PowerTech, engine horsepower 225 hp, engine displacement 549.3 cu in (9 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.8 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

180 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 8130 fuel capacity FAQ

What fuel tank size is listed for the John Deere 8130?

The empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 8130 is 180 gal (681.2 L). If the gauge is not on empty, it will take less.

How many litres of fuel does the John Deere 8130 hold?

The John Deere 8130 holds about 681.3 litres of fuel when filled from empty.

How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere 8130?

For the John Deere 8130, half of the listed fuel capacity is 90 gal (340.6 L). The actual gauge reading may not be perfectly linear.

How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere 8130?

For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 8130, plan for about 36 x 5-gal cans or 69 x 10-L jugs. Stop at the correct fill level rather than forcing extra fuel in.

Is the John Deere 8130 diesel or gasoline?

The listed fuel type for the John Deere 8130 is diesel. Match the correct fuel before filling the tank.

Can I calculate John Deere 8130 fuel burn from tank size?

You cannot get a reliable runtime from tank size alone. The John Deere 8130 fuel capacity is 180 gal (681.2 L), but fuel burn depends on field work.

Is the John Deere 8130 fuel tank big enough for regular use?

The John Deere 8130 falls into a large tractor tank range at 180 gal (681.2 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.