John Deere 946 Fuel Tank Capacity

Quick answer

Fuel tank capacity for the John Deere 946 is 5.3 gal (20.1 L). That equals 2.65 gal (10 L) at half tank, with diesel listed as the fuel type.

Fuel tank capacity5.3 gal (20.1 L)Empty-to-full tank amount

Half tank2.65 gal (10 L)Planning guide

5-gal cansabout 2 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from emptyPortable fuel estimate

Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel

John Deere 946 fuel tank capacity specs

Fuel tank capacity	5.3 gal (20.1 L)
Fuel capacity in litres	20.1 L
Half tank amount	2.65 gal (10 L)
5-gallon fuel cans	about 2 x 5-gal cans to have enough fuel from empty
10-litre fuel jugs	3 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type	diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight	38 lb (17 kg) of diesel
Engine horsepower	30 hp
Engine displacement	91.2 cu in (1.49 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower	0.177 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 946 fuel planning notes

Fuel capacity note	The John Deere 946 fuel tank is listed at 5.3 gal (20.1 L). Runtime changes heavily with load, throttle, terrain and implement use.
Refill planning	For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere 946, plan for about 2 x 5-gal cans or 3 x 10-L jugs. Real fill amount can be slightly lower if fuel remains in the tank.
Fuel type note	For the John Deere 946, 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 946 full tank fuel load is roughly 38 lb (17 kg) of diesel. Actual weight varies slightly by fuel blend and temperature.
Engine context	The John Deere 946 engine specs listed with this page are engine horsepower 30 hp, engine displacement 91.2 cu in (1.49 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.177 gal per hp. They help compare models but are not a fuel-consumption rating.

Fuel tank capacity guide

This model

5.3 gal

Guide low

4 gal

Guide typical

12 gal

Guide high

30 gal

Compared with a broad Small / older tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.

John Deere 946 fuel capacity FAQ

How much fuel fits in the John Deere 946 tank?

The John Deere 946 fuel tank capacity is 5.3 gal (20.1 L). Use this as the empty-to-full refueling amount.

What is the John Deere 946 fuel capacity in litres?

The John Deere 946 fuel tank is 5.3 gal (20.1 L), which converts to about 20.1 litres.

What should the John Deere 946 hold at half fuel?

Half a tank on the John Deere 946 is about 2.65 gal (10 L). Treat it as a planning number because gauge accuracy varies.

How much portable fuel should I bring for the John Deere 946?

From empty, the John Deere 946 needs about 2 x 5-gal cans or 3 x 10-L jugs. If the tank already has fuel, you will need less.

What fuel should I put in the John Deere 946?

The John Deere 946 is listed for diesel. Confirm at the cap, decal or manual before refueling if the machine history is unclear.

How long will the John Deere 946 run on a full tank?

The John Deere 946 may run very different hours on the same 5.3 gal (20.1 L) tank depending on loader work, PTO implements, mowing, pulling, road travel and terrain. Use fuel capacity for planning, not as a fuel-burn rating.