amf lawn tractors 1278
![]() | 1970 - 1972
Lawn tractor | 1970 - 1972 | Lawn tractor |
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1970 - 1972 | |||
Lawn tractor | |||
1970 - 1972 | |
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Lawn tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | AMF |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $470 in 1972 | |
Variants | |
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1272 | recoil start |
1978 | electric start |
AMF 1278 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
AMF 1278 Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Front tire | 11-4.00 |
Rear tire | 15-6.00 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
AMF 1278 attachments | |
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26" mid-mount mower deck | |
blade | |
Attachment details ... |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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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