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Rugg 5049 vs Rugg 7742
Verdict: Rugg 5049 vs Rugg 7742
The Rugg 5049 and the Rugg 7742 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Rugg 7742 is the newer design (1972 vs 1969). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Rugg
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rugg
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
5 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
RuggReference
RuggReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Transmission
Transmission
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Foote 2140Reference
Gears
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2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
12x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
12x4.50-6Reference
12.50x4.50-6Reference
Front tire
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10.5x3.50-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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10.5x3.50-6Reference
Rugg 5049 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
66 cmReference
Drive
beltReference
beltReference
Rugg 7742 attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.