The John Deere S82 holds 2.5 gal (9.5 L) of fuel. The listed fuel type is diesel; 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 typedieselUse correct fuel
John Deere S82 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
diesel
Estimated full tank fuel weight
18 lb (8 kg) of diesel
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 S82 fuel planning notes
Fuel capacity note
The main fuel number for the John Deere S82 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 S82, 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 S82 is diesel. 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 S82 adds 18 lb (8 kg) of diesel. This is an estimate for fuel weight only, not total machine weight.
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 S82 fuel capacity FAQ
How many litres of fuel does the John Deere S82 hold?
The John Deere S82 tank holds 2.5 gal (9.5 L) from empty. Do not confuse full tank capacity with normal top-up amount.
What is the litre conversion for the John Deere S82 fuel tank?
The John Deere S82 holds about 9.5 litres of fuel when filled from empty.
How much fuel is half full on the John Deere S82?
For the John Deere S82, 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 S82 need from empty?
For an empty-to-full refill on the John Deere S82, 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 S82 use diesel fuel?
The listed fuel type for the John Deere S82 is diesel. Match the correct fuel before filling the tank.
Does fuel tank capacity tell me the John Deere S82 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 S82 tank size mean for refueling?
With a listed capacity of 2.5 gal (9.5 L), the John Deere S82 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.
