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AMF 1263 vs AMF 1278
Verdict: AMF 1263 vs AMF 1278
The AMF 1263 and the AMF 1278 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. AMF 1278 leads on rated power with 8 hp against 5 hp. In short: choose the AMF 1278 for outright pulling power, or the AMF 1263 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
AMF
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
AMF
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AMFReference
AMFReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
3.7 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
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
10.5-3.5Reference
11-4.00Reference
Rear tire
15-6.00Reference
15-6.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.5-3.5Reference
11-4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15-6.00Reference
15-6.00Reference
AMF 1263 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
friction-discReference
gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
66 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 9 cmReference
Variants
1272
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recoil startReference
1978
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electric startReference
AMF 1278 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
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.