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AMF 1280

AMF 1280 tractor
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The AMF 1280 is a lawn tractor introduced in 1972 by AMF, built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton gasoline air-cooled engine with electric starter, a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and rides on 13x5.0 front and 16x6.5 rear tires. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery. Attachments include a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades.
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Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model1280

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for AMF 1280

Engine

Brand:Briggs & Stratton
Cooling:air-cooled
Starter:electric
Fuel type:gasoline
Power (gross):8 hp
Starter volts:12
Power (gross) metric:6.0 kW

Overview

Built in:Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Category:Lawn tractor
Original price:$540 in 1972
Year introduced:1972

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Attachments

Type:mid-mount AMF
Blades:2-blade
Mower deck:36" mid-mount
Cutting width:36 inches
Cutting width metric:91 cm

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:16x6.5
Front tire:13x5.0