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Rugg 5066 vs Rugg 5088
Verdict: Rugg 5066 vs Rugg 5088
The Rugg 5066 and the Rugg 5088 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Rugg 5088 leads on rated power with 7 hp against 6 hp. Rugg 5088 is the newer design (1968 vs 1966). In short: choose the Rugg 5088 for outright pulling power, or the Rugg 5066 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Rugg
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rugg
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
6 hp
7 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)
4.5 kWReference
5.2 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Starter
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manual recoil, electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Tecumseh 40816CReference
Rugg 5066 attachments
Attachment overview
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
81 cmReference
Drive
beltReference
beltReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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16x6.50-8Reference
Rugg 5088 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
32" Mower deck
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.