The AMF 1283 is a 1972 lawn tractor built by AMF in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton gasoline air-cooled engine with manual recoil start. The transmission is a 3-speed gear type with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. Tires are sized 13x5.0 front and 16x6.5 rear. The tractor originally sold for $450 in 1972. Attachments include a 36-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades.