AMF 1281 836
The AMF 1281 836 is a tractor produced by Amf Lawn Tractors. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW. Transmission: Peerless 600.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 8 hp / 6.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
Peerless 600
Overview
![]() | 1971 - 1974
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | AMF |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA | |
Original price was $650 in 1972 | |
Variants | |
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1281 | electric start |
1282 | recoil start |
AMF 1281 Engine | |
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8HP Briggs & Stratton 1-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
AMF 1281 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 | 15-6.00 |
Rear tire | 18-8.50 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Lawnmowers to take for granted published in 1971, by AMF |
Engine
Engine Detail — Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft |
Power (gross) | 8 hp
6.0 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 600
Transmission | Peerless 600 |
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Dimensions
AMF 1281 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15-6.00 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18-8.50 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 63 inches
160 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 38 inches
96 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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36" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
36" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount AMF |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 36 inches
91 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Amf Lawn Tractors AMF 1281 836.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Amf Lawn Tractors AMF 1281 836 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Amf Lawn Tractors AMF 1281 836.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)8.1 PS
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