It’s hard to compare different makes of sawmills side by side. First, because they have different attributes and second because things change so much.
The comparison on this page is of full-size portable sawmills (capable of handling logs between 32″ and 36″).
It is a snapshot in time of and can hopefully help you compare the capabilities and features of the various mills. We’ll try to keep this updated, but we can’t promise to be able to keep up from one moment to the next. If you see something that you believe isn’t right, let us know. If you’re a sawmill manufacturer, and you have new information, let us know. Photo Credit [ Norwood Portable Sawmills ]
32” – 36” Capacity Mills
Technical Data and Comparisons
(USD May 2013)
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Wood-Mizer LT28 |
TimberKing TK-1220 |
Norwood LumberPro HD36 |
Wood-Mizer LT40 Manual |
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List Price |
Starting at $12,595 |
Starting at $6,995 |
Starting at $7,497 |
Starting at $17,995 |
Maximum Log Diameter |
32” |
33” |
36” |
36″ |
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Maximum Cant Width |
23” |
28.5” |
28” |
28” |
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Bed Length (Standard) |
26’ 2” |
15’3” |
16’ |
26’ 2” |
Board Length (Standard) |
21’ |
12’ |
13’ |
21’ |
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Bed Extensions |
Optional 6’, 12’, 24’ Permanent (Length Limited) |
Optional 7’5” Permanent (Length limited) |
Optional 4’ Permanent 2’ Detachable (Unlimited Length) |
Optional 6’, 12’, 24’ Permanent (Length Limited) |
Production Rate |
Up to 350 bd. ft / hr. |
Up to 200 bd. ft. / hr. |
Up 425 bd. ft. / hr. |
Up to 400 bd. ft. / hr |
Blade Length |
158” |
150” |
167” |
158” |
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Blade Width |
1 ¼” |
1 ¼” |
1 ¼” |
1 ¼” |
Engines |
● 18hp Kohler (electric start) ● 25hp engine (electric start) ● 16hp Kohler diesel |
● 18hp Kohler (electric start) ● 25hp Kohler (electric start) ● 19hp diesel ● 10hp electric |
● 16hp Briggs V-Twin (electric start) ● 23hp Briggs V-Twin (electric start) ● 10hp electric |
● 28hp Kohler (electric start) ● 35hp Yanmar Diesel |
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Carriage Configuration |
Cantilever |
4-Post |
4-Post |
Cantilever |
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Finish |
Paint |
Powder-Coat |
Powder-Coat |
Paint |
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Auto Lube |
N/A |
N/A |
Standard |
Optional |
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1 ½” Blade Capability |
N/A |
N/A |
Standard |
N/A |
Blade Guide System |
Bearing guide rollers |
Bearing guide rollers |
Dura-Guide ceramic guides |
Bearing guide rollers |
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Stainless-Steel Bunk Covers |
Standard |
N/A |
Standard |
Standard |
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Manual Functions & Attachments |
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Trailer/Support Leg Package |
Standard (Equipped with support legs) |
Optional (Support legs N/A) |
Optional (Equipped with support jacks) |
Standard (Equipped with support legs) |
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Log Loader/Ramps |
Ramps Standard Winch Optional – For log loading only. (Log turner sold separately) |
Ramps Optional Winch N/A |
Optional (Ramps & Winch) – For log loading & turning. |
Ramps Standard Winch Standard – For log loading only. (Log turner sold separately) |
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Toe Boards |
Optional |
N/A |
Optional |
Optional |
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Leveling Stands |
N/A |
N/A (Leveling feet standard) |
Optional |
N/A |
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Support Legs |
Standard Optional outriggers |
N/A |
Standard with trailer package |
Standard Optional outriggers |
