The John Deere LX172 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 LX172 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 model
14HP Kawasaki en
Engine horsepower
14 hp
Engine displacement
25.8 cu in (0.42 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.179 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 LX172 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere LX172, fuel tank capacity is 2.5 gal (9.5 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 LX172, budget 1 x 5-gal can or 1 x 10-L jug for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere LX172. The listed type is gasoline, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight
A full tank on the John Deere LX172 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 LX172 engine details listed here are engine model 14HP Kawasaki en, engine horsepower 14 hp, engine displacement 25.8 cu in (0.42 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.179 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
2.5 gal
Guide low
1 gal
Guide typical
2.5 gal
Guide high
5.5 gal
Compared with a broad Lawn / garden tractor guide, not the full tractor dataset.
John Deere LX172 fuel capacity FAQ
How many gallons of fuel does the John Deere LX172 take?
The John Deere LX172 holds 2.5 gal (9.5 L) of fuel. A normal top-up may take less if there is fuel already in the tank.
How many litres is the John Deere LX172 fuel tank?
The John Deere LX172 holds about 9.5 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere LX172?
Half a tank on the John Deere LX172 is about 1.25 gal (4.7 L). Treat it as a planning number because gauge accuracy varies.
How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere LX172?
From empty, the John Deere LX172 needs 1 x 5-gal can or 1 x 10-L jug. If the tank already has fuel, you will need less.
Is the John Deere LX172 diesel or gasoline?
The John Deere LX172 is listed for gasoline. Confirm at the cap, decal or manual before refueling if the machine history is unclear.
Can I calculate John Deere LX172 fuel burn from tank size?
The John Deere LX172 tank size is 2.5 gal (9.5 L), but runtime changes with workload. Fuel use is higher with long grass, wet grass, hills, bagging, towing or high throttle than with short grass, flat ground and steady mowing.
Is the John Deere LX172 fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere LX172 has a small fuel tank at 2.5 gal (9.5 L), so one or two portable cans may cover a full empty-to-full refill.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official deere.com website for official fuel capacity specifications.
