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AMF 1278 vs AMF 1280
Verdict: AMF 1278 vs AMF 1280
The AMF 1278 and the AMF 1280 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. AMF 1280 is the newer design (1972 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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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-cooledReference
Variants
1272
recoil startReference
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1978
electric startReference
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Engine
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
11-4.00Reference
13x5.0Reference
Rear tire
15-6.00Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
11-4.00Reference
13x5.0Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15-6.00Reference
16x6.5Reference
AMF 1278 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
26" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
91 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 9 cmReference
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AMF 1280 attachments
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.