The John Deere LX280 holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is gasoline; half a tank is 1.5 gal (5.7 L), and an empty-to-full refill needs 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 typegasolineUse correct fuel
John Deere LX280 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
gasoline
Estimated full tank fuel weight
18 lb (8 kg) of gasoline
Engine model
Kawasaki FH580V
Engine horsepower
18 hp
Engine displacement
35.7 cu in (0.59 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.167 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 LX280 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
For the John Deere LX280, 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
If carrying fuel to the John Deere LX280, budget 1 x 5-gal can or 2 x 10-L jugs for a full empty-to-full refill.
Fuel type note
Fuel type matters on the John Deere LX280. 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 LX280 adds 18 lb (8 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
Engine context
For comparison, the John Deere LX280 engine details listed here are engine model Kawasaki FH580V, engine horsepower 18 hp, engine displacement 35.7 cu in (0.59 L), and tank-to-power ratio 0.167 gal per hp. Tank size alone does not predict fuel use per hour.
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 LX280 fuel capacity FAQ
How many gallons of fuel does the John Deere LX280 take?
The John Deere LX280 holds 3 gal (11.4 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 LX280 fuel tank?
The John Deere LX280 holds about 11.4 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How many litres is half a tank on the John Deere LX280?
Half a tank on the John Deere LX280 is about 1.5 gal (5.7 L). Treat it as a planning number because gauge accuracy varies.
How many 10-litre jugs fill the John Deere LX280?
From empty, the John Deere LX280 needs 1 x 5-gal can or 2 x 10-L jugs. If the tank already has fuel, you will need less.
Is the John Deere LX280 diesel or gasoline?
The John Deere LX280 is listed for gasoline. Confirm at the cap, decal or manual before refueling if the machine history is unclear.
Can I calculate John Deere LX280 fuel burn from tank size?
The John Deere LX280 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 LX280 fuel tank small or large?
The John Deere LX280 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.
