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Rugg 5088

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.
Rugg 5088lawn tractorBriggs & Stratton engineTecumseh transmission7 hp1968mower decktwo-wheel drive
Power7 hp
Founded32" deck
Model5088

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Rugg 5088

Engine

Brand:Briggs & Stratton
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:manual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Fuel type:gasoline
Power (gross):7 hp (5.2 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

Rear tire:16x6.50-8
Front tire:13x5.00-6

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Production

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

Attachments

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

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Tecumseh 40816C