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AMF 1238 vs AMF 1272

Verdict: AMF 1238 vs AMF 1272

The AMF 1238 and the AMF 1272 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. AMF 1272 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 4 hp. AMF 1272 is the newer design (1970 vs 1965). In short: choose the AMF 1272 for outright pulling power, or the AMF 1238 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

AMF

Fit score

Best match

Clear

AMF

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

4 hp

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

AMFReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Power

3.0 kWReference

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Starter type

manual recoilReference

Power (gross)

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6.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

2 forward and reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

103 kgReference

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Length

121 cmReference

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Width

63 cmReference

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Front tire

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11-4.00Reference

Rear tire

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15-6.00Reference

Lawn/turf front

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11-4.00Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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15-6.00Reference

AMF 1238 attachments

24" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

Cutting width

60 cmReference

66 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 8 cmReference

3 to 9 cmReference

Variants

1272

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recoil startReference

1978

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electric startReference

AMF 1272 attachments

Attachment overview

26" Mower deck

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.