AMF lawn tractors

AMF 1278

The AMF 1278 is a lawn tractor produced from 1970 to 1972 by AMF in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. The tractor has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. Tires are sized 11-4.00 front and 15-6.00 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 26" mid-mount mower deck with 1-blade and cutting width of 26 inches, and a front-mount manual-lift, manual-angle blade (AMF 5567). Variants include the 1272 with recoil start and the 1978 with electric start. Original price was $470 in 1972.

Power8 hp

Founded26" deck

Model1278

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for AMF 1278

Power

Power (gross)	8 hp (6.0 kW)

Engine

Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
Power (gross)	8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts	12

Variants

1272	recoil start
1978	electric start

Dimensions

Rear tire	15-6.00
Front tire	11-4.00

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Lawn tractor
Built in	Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer	AMF
Original price	$470 in 1972
Years produced	1970 - 1972

References

1	We think lawn mowers are for mowing. published in 1970, by AMF (Publication contains known errors)
2	Lawnmowers to take for granted published in 1971, by AMF

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