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Rugg 5061

The Rugg 5061 is a 1971 lawn tractor built by Rugg in Newark, New Jersey, USA. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with manual recoil and optional electric start. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor includes a mid PTO with an independent pulley type clutch. Tires are sized 11-4.00 front and 15x6.00-6 rear. Attachments include a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with a single blade and manual lift, driven by a belt. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Power8 hp
Founded26" deck
Model5061

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Rugg 5061

Power

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Engine

Type:gasoline
Brand:Briggs & Stratton
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Power (gross):8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts:12

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Year:1971
Built in:Newark, New Jersey, USA
Manufacturer:Rugg
Original price:$269 (1971 manual), $309 (1971 electric)

Attachments

Type:mid-mount Rugg
Drive:belt
Blades:1-blade with manual lift
Mower deck:26" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:26 inches (66 cm)

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:15x6.00-6
Front tire:11-4.00
Lawn/turf rear:15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf front:11-4.00

Power Take-off (PTO)

PTO:Mid PTO
Clutch:manual
PTO type:independent
Mid PTO Type:pulley