The John Deere 846 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 846 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
46 hp
Engine displacement
1.3 L (79.3 cu in)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
2.935 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 846 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere 846, fuel tank capacity is 135 gal (511 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 846, budget about 27 x 5-gal cans or 52 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere 846. 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 846 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 846 engine details listed here are engine horsepower 46 hp, engine displacement 1.3 L (79.3 cu in), and tank-to-power ratio 2.935 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
135 gal
Guide low
90 gal
Guide typical
150 gal
Guide high
240 gal
Compared with a broad large tractor fuel tank guide, selected from the listed tank size.
John Deere 846 fuel capacity FAQ
What is the empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 846?
The empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere 846 is 135 gal (511 L). If the gauge is not on empty, it will take less.
How many litres is the John Deere 846 fuel tank?
The John Deere 846 holds about 511 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere 846?
The John Deere 846 half-tank amount is 67.5 gal (255.5 L). If the machine is on a slope, the gauge may read differently.
How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere 846?
To fill the John Deere 846 from empty, budget about 27 x 5-gal cans or 52 x 10-L jugs. If it is only low rather than empty, reduce that amount.
Is the John Deere 846 diesel or gasoline?
Use diesel in the John Deere 846 where that listing applies. Wrong fuel can create a much bigger problem than a low tank.
Can I calculate John Deere 846 fuel burn from tank size?
The John Deere 846 tank size is 135 gal (511 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 846 fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere 846 has a large fuel tank at 135 gal (511 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.
