Rugg lawn tractors

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.
Power7 hp
Founded32" deck
Model5088

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Rugg 5088

Engine
BrandBriggs & Stratton
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Startermanual recoil, electric Optional
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel typegasoline
Power (gross)7 hp (5.2 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Rear tire16x6.50-8
Front tire13x5.00-6
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Built inNewark, New Jersey, USA
ManufacturerRugg
Attachments
Typemid-mount Rugg
Drivebelt
Blades2-blade with manual lift
Mower deck32" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width32 inches (81 cm)
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears3 forward and 1 reverse
ModelTecumseh 40816C