AMF lawn tractors
AMF 1280
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.
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 |