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AMF 1281 836 vs AMF 1283
Verdict: AMF 1281 836 vs AMF 1283
The AMF 1281 836 and the AMF 1283 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. AMF 1283 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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Variants
1281
electric startReference
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1282
recoil 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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6.0 kWReference
Starter type
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manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 600Reference
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Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15-6.00Reference
13x5.0Reference
Rear tire
18-8.50Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15-6.00Reference
13x5.0Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18-8.50Reference
16x6.5Reference
Length
160 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
96 cmReference
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AMF 1281 attachments
1281 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
AMF 1283 attachments
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.