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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.
Rugg 5081lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton engine8 hp3-speed transmission32 inch mower deck1971 tractor
Power8 hp
Founded32" deck
Model5081

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Rugg 5081

Engine

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

Dimensions

Lawn/turf rear tire:15x6.00-6
Lawn/turf front tire:12.50x4.50-6

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Lawn tractor
Year:1971
Built in:Newark, New Jersey, USA
Manufacturer:Rugg

Attachments

Mower deck:32" mid-mount mower deck

Transmission

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

Attachment details

Type:mid-mount Rugg
Drive:belt
Blades:2-blade with manual lift
Cutting width:32 inches (81 cm)