John Deere 8345R Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

The John Deere 8345R holds 180 gal (681.3 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 90 gal (340.7 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 36 x 5-gal cans.

Fuel tank capacity180 gal (681.3 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank90 gal (340.7 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 8345R fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity 180 gal (681.3 L)
Fuel capacity in litres 681.3 L
Half tank amount 90 gal (340.7 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 9.0L PowerTech d
Engine horsepower 345 hp
Engine displacement 548 cu in (9 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower 0.522 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 8345R fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note For the John Deere 8345R, fuel tank capacity is 180 gal (681.3 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 8345R, budget about 36 x 5-gal cans or 69 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note Fuel type matters on the John Deere 8345R. 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 8345R 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 8345R engine details listed here are engine model 9.0L PowerTech d, engine horsepower 345 hp, engine displacement 548 cu in (9 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.522 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 8345R fuel capacity FAQ

What fuel tank size is listed for the John Deere 8345R?

The John Deere 8345R tank holds 180 gal (681.3 L) from empty. Do not confuse full tank capacity with normal top-up amount.

How many litres is the John Deere 8345R fuel tank?

The John Deere 8345R holds about 681.3 litres of fuel when filled from empty.

How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere 8345R?

For the John Deere 8345R, half of the listed fuel capacity is 90 gal (340.7 L). The actual gauge reading may not be perfectly linear.

How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere 8345R?

For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 8345R, 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 8345R diesel or gasoline?

The listed fuel type for the John Deere 8345R is diesel. Match the correct fuel before filling the tank.

Can I calculate John Deere 8345R fuel burn from tank size?

The John Deere 8345R tank size is 180 gal (681.3 L), but runtime changes with workload. Fuel use is higher with tillage, heavy pulling, high hydraulic demand, PTO work or hard transport use than with light transport, low-load PTO work or easier field conditions.

Is the John Deere 8345R fuel tank small or large?

The John Deere 8345R has a large fuel tank at 180 gal (681.3 L). This is bulk-fuel territory, not something most people want to fill with small cans.

Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.