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AMF 1281 836 vs AMF 3560
Verdict: AMF 1281 836 vs AMF 3560
The AMF 1281 836 and the AMF 3560 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. AMF 3560 leads on rated power with 11 hp against 8 hp. AMF 3560 is the newer design (1974 vs 1971). In short: choose the AMF 3560 for outright pulling power, or the AMF 1281 836 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
11 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AMFReference
AMFReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
1281
electric startReference
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1282
recoil startReference
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Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 600Reference
Peerless 639Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15-6.00Reference
15x6.00Reference
Rear tire
18-8.50Reference
18x9.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
15-6.00Reference
15x6.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18-8.50Reference
18x9.50Reference
Length
160 cmReference
164 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
96 cmReference
89 cmReference
Weight
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185 kgReference
AMF 1281 attachments
1281 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Drive
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beltReference
Belt
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49878Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
AMF 3560 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.