The John Deere GT262 holds 2.5 gal (9.5 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is gasoline; half a tank is 1.25 gal (4.7 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs 1 x 5-gal can.
Fuel tank capacity2.5 gal (9.5 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank1.25 gal (4.7 L)Planning guide
5-gal cans1 x 5-gal can is enough from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typegasolineUse correct fuel
John Deere GT262 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
2.5 gal (9.5 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
9.5 L
Half tank amount
1.25 gal (4.7 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
1 x 5-gal can is enough from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
1 x 10-L jug
Fuel type
gasoline
Estimated full tank fuel weight
15 lb (7 kg) of gasoline
Engine horsepower
17.5 hp
Engine displacement
30.5 cu in (0.5 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.143 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 GT262 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The main fuel number for the John Deere GT262 is 2.5 gal (9.5 L). Use it as the empty-to-full tank amount, not as a guaranteed runtime figure.
Refill planning
If carrying fuel to the John Deere GT262, budget 1 x 5-gal can or 1 x 10-L jug for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
The listed fuel type for the John Deere GT262 is gasoline. Match the fuel type before filling; do not assume every John Deere machine uses diesel.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere GT262 adds 15 lb (7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere GT262 engine details listed here are engine horsepower 17.5 hp, engine displacement 30.5 cu in (0.5 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.143 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
2.5 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 GT262 fuel capacity FAQ
How many litres of fuel does the John Deere GT262 hold?
The empty-to-full fuel amount for the John Deere GT262 is 2.5 gal (9.5 L). If the gauge is not on empty, it will take less.
What is the litre conversion for the John Deere GT262 fuel tank?
The John Deere GT262 holds about 9.5 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere GT262?
For the John Deere GT262, half of the listed fuel capacity is 1.25 gal (4.7 L). The actual gauge reading may not be perfectly linear.
How many fuel containers does the John Deere GT262 need from empty?
For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere GT262, plan for 1 x 5-gal can or 1 x 10-L jug. Stop at the correct fill level rather than forcing extra fuel in.
Does the John Deere GT262 use diesel fuel?
The listed fuel type for the John Deere GT262 is gasoline. Match the correct fuel before filling the tank.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere GT262 runtime?
Runtime depends on loader work, PTO use, mowing, pulling load, terrain, throttle and engine condition. The 2.5 gal (9.5 L) tank gives the storage amount, not a fixed hour rating.
What does the John Deere GT262 tank size mean for refueling?
With a listed capacity of 2.5 gal (9.5 L), the John Deere GT262 is best planned as a small tank for fuel handling.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
