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AMF 1277 vs AMF 1281 836
Verdict: AMF 1277 vs AMF 1281 836
The AMF 1277 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 1277 is the newer design (1972 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-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Peerless 600Reference
AMF 1277 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
26" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
91 cmReference
Variants
1281
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electric startReference
1282
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recoil startReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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15-6.00Reference
Rear tire
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18-8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15-6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18-8.50Reference
Length
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160 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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96 cmReference
AMF 1281 attachments
1281 Serial Number Location
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.