The Rugg 5088 is a 1968 lawn tractor built by Rugg in Newark, New Jersey, USA. It features a 7 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical-shaft design. The tractor uses a Tecumseh 40816C belt-driven gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive and manual steering with an open operator station. Tires are sized 13x5.00-6 front and 16x6.50-8 rear. Attachments include a 32" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades and manual lift, driven by a belt. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.