AMF lawn tractors
AMF 1283
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.
Power8 hp
Founded36" deck
Model1283
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for AMF 1283
Engine
| Brand | Briggs & Stratton |
|---|---|
| Power | 8 hp |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Power metric | 6.0 kW |
| Starter type | manual recoil |
Overview
| Year | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Built in | Des Moines, Iowa, USA |
| Category | Lawn tractor |
| Original price | $450 in 1972 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Mower deck | 36" mid-mount mower deck |
|---|
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 16x6.5 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 13x5.0 |
Attachments Details
| Type | mid-mount AMF |
|---|---|
| Blades | 2-blade |
| Cutting width | 36 inches |