Overview
The AMF 1278 is a compact 8HP gasoline-powered lawn tractor manufactured in Des Moines, Iowa, between 1970 and 1972. It features a 3-speed gear transmission and a 12V electric start system, offering a straightforward and reliable platform for residential property maintenance.
Ideal Applications
Residential Lawn Maintenance:
Utilizes a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck and an 8HP Briggs & Stratton engine to manage lawn cutting tasks efficiently.
Small Property Transport:
The 3-speed gear transmission with one reverse gear allows for controlled maneuvering across various terrains on two-wheel drive turf tires.
Basic Utility Tasks:
The open operator station and manual steering provide a simple, accessible interface for operators performing routine outdoor chores.
Production
| Description | Lawn tractor / Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA / Original price was $470 in 1972 |
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| Manufacturer | AMF |
Engine
| Description | 8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline |
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| Description | Briggs & Stratton / gasoline / 1-cylinder / air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Power (gross) | 8 hp (6.0 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Lawn/turf front | 11-4.00 |
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| Lawn/turf rear | 15-6.00 |
| Front tire | 11-4.00 |
| Rear tire | 15-6.00 |
AMF 1278 attachments
| Description | 26" mid-mount mower deck / blade |
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References
| Description | We think lawn mowers are for mowing. published in 1970, by AMF* / Lawnmowers to take for granted published in 1971, by AMF / *Publication contains known errors. |
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Variants
| 1272 | recoil start |
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| 1978 | electric start |