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AMF 1261 vs AMF 1278
Verdict: AMF 1261 vs AMF 1278
The AMF 1261 and the AMF 1278 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. AMF 1261 is the newer design (1977 vs 1970). 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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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
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
11-4.00Reference
Rear tire
16x7.50-8Reference
15-6.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
11-4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x7.50-8Reference
15-6.00Reference
AMF 1261 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
32" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
66 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 7 cmReference
3 to 9 cmReference
Variants
1272
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recoil startReference
1978
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electric startReference
AMF 1278 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.