The Rugg 5071 is a riding lawn mower produced in 1971 by Rugg in Newark, New Jersey, USA. It features a 1-cylinder gasoline air-cooled vertical-shaft engine with electric starter running on 12 volts. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type. It has two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The mower uses 5-1.25 front tires and 12.50x4.50-6 rear tires. Electrical system is negative ground with a 12-volt battery. Attachments include a 32-inch mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, driven by a belt.