Rugg lawn tractors

Rugg 5081

The Rugg 5081 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 air-cooled vertical-shaft design. The tractor has a 3-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. The tractor rides on lawn/turf tires sized 12.50x4.50-6 front and 15x6.00-6 rear. Attachments include a 32" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, driven by a belt. Electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground.
Power8 hp
Founded32" deck
Model5081

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Rugg 5081

Engine
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Startermanual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Engine DetailBriggs & Stratton
Power (gross)8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Lawn/turf rear tire15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf front tire12.50x4.50-6
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Year1971
Built inNewark, New Jersey, USA
ManufacturerRugg
Attachments
Mower deck32" mid-mount mower deck
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
Attachment details
Typemid-mount Rugg
Drivebelt
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width32 inches (81 cm)