The John Deere LX279 fuel tank capacity is 3 gal (11.4 L). It is listed with diesel fuel, a half-tank amount of 1.5 gal (5.7 L), and 1 x 5-gal can.
Fuel tank capacity3 gal (11.4 L)Empty-to-full tank amount
Half tank1.5 gal (5.7 L)Planning guide
5-gal cans1 x 5-gal can is enough from emptyPortable fuel estimate
Fuel typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere LX279 fuel tank capacity specs
Fuel tank capacity
3 gal (11.4 L)
Fuel capacity in litres
11.4 L
Half tank amount
1.5 gal (5.7 L)
5-gallon fuel cans
1 x 5-gal can is enough from empty
10-litre fuel jugs
2 x 10-L jugs
Fuel type
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
21 lb (10 kg) of diesel
Engine model
Kawasaki FD501V
Engine horsepower
17 hp
Engine displacement
26.7 cu in (0.44 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 LX279 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere LX279, fuel tank capacity is 3 gal (11.4 L). This helps with fill-up planning, fuel storage and estimating how much fuel to bring to a job.
Refill planning
The John Deere LX279 is easiest to plan by container count: 1 x 5-gal can or 2 x 10-L jugs. Do not overfill past the filler-neck guidance.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere LX279. The listed type is diesel, so use the correct fuel before judging performance or runtime.
Full tank weight
The John Deere LX279 tank capacity equals roughly 21 lb (10 kg) of diesel when full. This helps when thinking about transport weight and fuel handling.
Engine context
The engine context for the John Deere LX279 is engine model Kawasaki FD501V, engine horsepower 17 hp, engine displacement 26.7 cu in (0.44 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.177 gal per hp. Use this for comparison only; runtime still depends on workload.
Fuel tank capacity guide
This model
3 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 LX279 fuel capacity FAQ
How much fuel does the John Deere LX279 hold?
For refueling, the John Deere LX279 is listed at 3 gal (11.4 L). This is tank size, not a guaranteed runtime figure.
How many litres is the John Deere LX279 fuel tank?
In litres, the John Deere LX279 fuel capacity is about 11.4 L based on the listed 3 gal (11.4 L) tank size.
What is half a tank on the John Deere LX279?
Half-full fuel on the John Deere LX279 is about 1.5 gal (5.7 L). Use the tank gauge as a guide, not a lab instrument.
Can I fill the John Deere LX279 from 5-gallon cans?
Portable refueling for the John Deere LX279 is roughly 1 x 5-gal can or 2 x 10-L jugs. Bring extra only if you expect long runtime or heavy use.
Which fuel is listed for the John Deere LX279?
The John Deere LX279 fuel listing shows diesel. Use the correct fuel type and avoid mixing fuels.
Can the John Deere LX279 run all day on one tank?
The John Deere LX279 tank size is 3 gal (11.4 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 LX279 fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere LX279 has a small fuel tank at 3 gal (11.4 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.
