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AMF 1280 vs AMF 1282
Verdict: AMF 1280 vs AMF 1282
The AMF 1280 and the AMF 1282 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 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 (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
—
Starter volts
12Reference
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Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
13x5.0Reference
15-6.00Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5Reference
18-8.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.0Reference
15-6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5Reference
18-8.50Reference
Length
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160 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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96 cmReference
AMF 1280 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
—
Battery volts
12Reference
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36" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Variants
1281
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electric startReference
1282
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recoil startReference
AMF 1282 attachments
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.