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AMF 1260 vs AMF 1281 836
Verdict: AMF 1260 vs AMF 1281 836
The AMF 1260 and the AMF 1281 836 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. AMF 1260 is the newer design (1975 vs 1971). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
AMF
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
AMF
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AMFReference
AMFReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101 cmReference
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Weight
127 kgReference
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Front tire
11-4.00Reference
15-6.00Reference
Rear tire
16-6.50Reference
18-8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
11-4.00Reference
15-6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16-6.50Reference
18-8.50Reference
Length
142 cmReference
160 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
83 cmReference
96 cmReference
Shipping weight
127 kgReference
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AMF 1260 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
91 cmReference
Variants
1281
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electric startReference
1282
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recoil startReference
AMF 1281 attachments
1281 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
36" 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.