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AMF 1266 vs AMF 1278
Verdict: AMF 1266 vs AMF 1278
The AMF 1266 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 6 hp. AMF 1278 is the newer design (1970 vs 1965). In short: choose the AMF 1278 for outright pulling power, or the AMF 1266 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
6 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AMFReference
AMFReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power
4.5 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
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Weight
164 kgReference
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Front tire
11x4.00-5Reference
11-4.00Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15-6.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4.00-5Reference
11-4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
15-6.00Reference
Length
154 cmReference
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Width
86 cmReference
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AMF 1266 attachments
30" Mower deck
Type
friction-discReference
gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
66 cmReference
Cut height
2 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
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.