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AMF 1278 vs AMF 1290
Verdict: AMF 1278 vs AMF 1290
The AMF 1278 and the AMF 1290 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 1290 is the newer design (1973 vs 1970). In short: choose the AMF 1278 for outright pulling power, or the AMF 1290 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
8 hp
6 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
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Power
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4.5 kWReference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
11-4.00Reference
11x4.00Reference
Rear tire
15-6.00Reference
13x5.00Reference
Lawn/turf front
11-4.00Reference
11x4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15-6.00Reference
13x5.00Reference
AMF 1278 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
26" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
mid-mount AMFReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 9 cmReference
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AMF 1290 attachments
30" 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.