AMF lawn tractors
AMF 1268
The AMF 1268 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1970 to 1971 by AMF in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. It features an 8 hp gasoline air-cooled engine with electric start and a 4-speed friction-disc transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear. The mower has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. It rides on 11-4.00 front and 16-6.50 rear lawn/turf tires. The 1268 variant includes an electric start, while the 1266 variant has a recoil start. Attachments include a 30-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade. The electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery. Original price was $570 in 1970.
Power8 hp
Founded30" deck
Model1268
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for AMF 1268
Engine
| Type | gasoline, air-cooled |
|---|---|
| Starter | electric |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Power (gross kW) | 6.0 kW |
Overview
| Type | Riding lawn mower |
|---|---|
| Built in | Des Moines, Iowa, USA |
| Original price | $570 in 1970 |
| Production years | 1970 - 1971 |
Variants
| 1266 | recoil start |
|---|---|
| 1268 | electric start |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
References
| Note | Publication contains known errors. |
|---|---|
| Reference 1 | We think lawn mowers are for mowing. published in 1970, by AMF |
| Reference 2 | Lawnmowers to take for granted published in 1971, by AMF |
Attachments
| Blade | 1-blade |
|---|---|
| Mower deck | 30" mid-mount AMF |
| Cutting width | 30 inches |
| Cutting width cm | 76 cm |
Transmission
| Type | friction-disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 16-6.50 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 11-4.00 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 16-6.50 |
| Lawn/turf front | 11-4.00 |