John Deere 8RX 490 Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

Fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 8RX 490 is 245 gal (927.4 L). That equals 122.5 gal (463.7 L) at half tank, with diesel listed as the fuel type.

Fuel tank capacity245 gal (927.4 L)Empty-to-full tank amount

Half tank122.5 gal (463.7 L)Planning guide

5-gal cansabout 49 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate

Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel

John Deere 8RX 490 fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity	245 gal (927.4 L)
Fuel capacity in litres	927.4 L
Half tank amount	122.5 gal (463.7 L)
5-gallon fuel cans	about 49 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs	93 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type	diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight	1,739 lb (789 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower	482.8 hp
Engine displacement	13.6 L (829.9 cu in)
Fuel capacity per horsepower	0.507 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 8RX 490 fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note	The John Deere 8RX 490 fuel tank is listed at 245 gal (927.4 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning	For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 8RX 490, plan for about 49 x 5-gal cans or 93 x 10-L jugs. Real fill amount can be slightly lower if fuel remains in the tank.
Fuel type note	For the John Deere 8RX 490, fuel choice is listed as diesel. Capacity tells you how much; fuel type tells you what to put in it.
Full tank weight	For transport and storage planning, the John Deere 8RX 490 full tank fuel load is roughly 1,739 lb (789 kg) of diesel. Actual weight varies slightly by fuel blend and temperature.
Engine context	The John Deere 8RX 490 engine specs listed with this page are engine horsepower 482.8 hp, engine displacement 13.6 L (829.9 cu in), and tank-to-power ratio 0.507 gal per hp. They help compare models but are not a fuel-consumption rating.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

245 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 8RX 490 fuel capacity FAQ

What is the John Deere 8RX 490 fuel tank capacity?

The John Deere 8RX 490 fuel tank capacity is 245 gal (927.4 L). Use this as the empty-to-full refueling amount.

What is the John Deere 8RX 490 fuel capacity in litres?

The John Deere 8RX 490 fuel tank is 245 gal (927.4 L), which converts to about 927.4 litres.

What should the John Deere 8RX 490 hold at half fuel?

A half tank on the John Deere 8RX 490 works out to roughly 122.5 gal (463.7 L), based on the listed 245 gal (927.4 L) full capacity.

How much portable fuel should I bring for the John Deere 8RX 490?

The John Deere 8RX 490 fuel capacity works out to about 49 x 5-gal cans or 93 x 10-L jugs. A normal top-up usually takes less.

What fuel should I put in the John Deere 8RX 490?

For the John Deere 8RX 490, fuel type is listed as diesel. Do not assume diesel or gasoline without checking the machine label and manual.

How long will the John Deere 8RX 490 run on a full tank?

The John Deere 8RX 490 may run very different hours on the same 245 gal (927.4 L) tank depending on tillage, pulling, PTO load, hydraulic demand, transport speed and field conditions. Use fuel capacity for planning, not as a fuel-burn rating.