The John Deere 8R 280 holds 192 gal (726.8 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; half a tank is 96 gal (363.4 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs about 39 x 5-gal cans.
Fuel tank capacity192 gal (726.8 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank96 gal (363.4 L)Planning guide
5-gal cansabout 39 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere 8R 280 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
192 gal (726.8 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
726.8 L
Half tank amount
96 gal (363.4 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
about 39 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
73 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
1,363 lb (618 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower
280 hp
Engine displacement
549 cu in (9 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.686 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 8R 280 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The useful refueling spec here is 192 gal (726.8 L). It tells you tank size; it does not guarantee hours of operation under load.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere 8R 280, budget about 39 x 5-gal cans or 73 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
The John Deere 8R 280 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 8R 280 adds 1,363 lb (618 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere 8R 280 engine details listed here are engine horsepower 280 hp, engine displacement 549 cu in (9 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.686 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
192 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 8R 280 fuel capacity FAQ
What fuel tank size is listed for the John Deere 8R 280?
The John Deere 8R 280 fuel tank capacity is 192 gal (726.8 L). Use this as the empty-to-full refueling amount.
How many litres of fuel does the John Deere 8R 280 hold?
The John Deere 8R 280 holds about 726.8 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere 8R 280?
For the John Deere 8R 280, half of the listed fuel capacity is 96 gal (363.4 L). The actual gauge reading may not be perfectly linear.
How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere 8R 280?
For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 8R 280, plan for about 39 x 5-gal cans or 73 x 10-L jugs. Stop at the correct fill level rather than forcing extra fuel in.
Is the John Deere 8R 280 diesel or gasoline?
The listed fuel type for the John Deere 8R 280 is diesel. Match the correct fuel before filling the tank.
Can I calculate John Deere 8R 280 fuel burn from tank size?
You cannot get a reliable runtime from tank size alone. The John Deere 8R 280 fuel capacity is 192 gal (726.8 L), but fuel burn depends on field work.
Is the John Deere 8R 280 fuel tank big enough for regular use?
The John Deere 8R 280 falls into a large tractor tank range at 192 gal (726.8 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.
