The John Deere 8310 holds 135 gal (511 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 67.5 gal (255.5 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 27 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity135 gal (511 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank67.5 gal (255.5 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 27 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 8310 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
135 gal (511 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
511 L
Half tank amount
67.5 gal (255.5 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 27 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
52 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
958 lb (435 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
227 hp
Engine displacement
494.3 cu in (8.1 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.595 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 8310 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The useful refueling spec here is 135 gal (511 L). It tells you tank size; it does not guarantee hours of operation under load.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 8310, budget about 27 x 5-gal cans or 52 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
The John Deere 8310 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 8310 adds 958 lb (435 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 8310 engine details listed here are engine horsepower 227 hp, engine displacement 494.3 cu in (8.1 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.595 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
135 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 8310 fuel capacity FAQ
What fuel tank size is listed for the John Deere 8310?
The empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 8310 is 135 gal (511 L). If the gauge is not on empty, it will take less.
How many litres of fuel does the John Deere 8310 hold?
The John Deere 8310 holds about 511 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere 8310?
For the John Deere 8310, half of the listed fuel capacity is 67.5 gal (255.5 L). The actual gauge reading may not be perfectly linear.
How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere 8310?
For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 8310, plan for about 27 x 5-gal cans or 52 x 10-L jugs. Stop at the correct fill level rather than forcing extra fuel in.
Is the John Deere 8310 diesel or gasoline?
The listed fuel type for the John Deere 8310 is diesel. Match the correct fuel before filling the tank.
Can I calculate John Deere 8310 fuel burn from tank size?
You cannot get a reliable runtime from tank size alone. The John Deere 8310 fuel capacity is 135 gal (511 L), but fuel burn depends on field work.
Is the John Deere 8310 fuel tank big enough for regular use?
The John Deere 8310 falls into a large tractor tank range at 135 gal (511 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.
