The Rugg 5040 is a riding lawn mower manufactured by Rugg in 1970 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. It features a 5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil start. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type. It has two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The mower is equipped with a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, driven by a belt. The rear tires are sized 12.50x4.50-6.