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Power14 HP
Log Dia. 28"32"
Max. Cut 26"30"
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Entry-Level LT15 Series Portable Sawmill Built in the USA
START sawing with the world’s most popular portable sawmill design featuring a durable steel box bed frame, quick up/down saw head, and optional GO trailer.
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LT15START Portable Sawmill
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Entry-Level LT15 Series Portable Sawmill Built in the USA
START sawing with the world’s most popular portable sawmill design featuring a durable steel box bed frame, quick up/down saw head, and optional GO trailer.
Free Pickup
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
2-Year Warranty
START sawing with the world’s most popular LT15 sawmill series design! The LT15START portable sawmill features a cutting capacity for sawing 32" diameter logs into 30" width of cut up to 11' in length with optional 6' 8" extensions for sawing longer lengths. Built in the USA with premium quality steel and industrial-grade powder coat paint, the LT15START sawmill adds durability with a steel box bed frame and features a quick up/down sawhead, gravity-fed blade lubrication, steel side supports, steel log clamps, and optional GO trailer. Engineered for sawyers looking for a portable sawmill that is low cost, highly durable, and saws accurately, the popular LT15 sawmill series is known throughout the world for its quality, versatility and affordability.
Built in the USA
From raw steel fabrication, forming, welding, paint, assembly and final inspection, our dedicated employees at the Wood-Mizer owned and operated factory in the heart of the Midwest USA have been manufacturing premium quality Wood-Mizer equipment at a low cost to you since 1982.
Large In-Class Sawing Capacity
Saw softwood and hardwood logs up to 28” in diameter with a 26” width of cut and a 10-½” depth of cut – more than enough capacity for most logs you'll come across.
Convenient Sawdust Management with Port
Keep sawdust away from the band wheels, belts, and sawmill blade with the included sawdust port.
Reliable Power with KOHLER Gas Engine
The powerful and dependable Kohler Command Pro 14HP gas engine features Quad-Clean™ all-season four-stage cyclonic air filter for effective engine protection even in tough and dirty sawing conditions. Plus, a large-capacity fuel tank means more time sawing and less time refueling.
Quick Sawhead Up/Down with Crank Handle
Quickly and accurately move the sawhead up and down to prepare for sawing with the crank handle. Easily turn the handle clockwise or counterclockwise with 16 locking locations to adjust the blade depth 1” for each full rotation or 1/16” for each notch to prepare for the next cut. A quarter scale is also included for sawing 8/4”, 6/4”, 5/4”, and 4/4” lumber.
Precision Sawing with Thin-Kerf Sawmill Blades
Engage the sawmill blade with the convenient pull handle that engages the mechanical clutch. The LT15START sawmill uses 158” length sawmill blades. We recommend having at least 10 sawmill blades on hand to minimize sawing downtime when sharpening blades. With the ability to saw as precise as 1/16” with the thin-kerf sawmill blade, you get the most usable lumber out of every log.
Clean Blades with Gravity-Fed Blade Lubrication
Keep the sawmill blade cool and free of pitch, sap, and sawdust while sawing with the gravity-fed blade lubrication that applies directly to the blade. A water tank conveniently located close to the operator is easy to refill and features an on/off valve for consistently distributing lubrication to the blade.
Secure Logs with 1 Quick-Set Log Clamp
Constructed of strong tube steel, the quick-set log clamp tightly fastens logs for sawing and is adjustable up/down and in/out as material is cut. The log clamp uses an acme thread screw for better durability and a clamp point block for an extra grip on a round log or squared cant.
Support Logs with 4 Quick-Set Side Supports
Four strong steel quick-set side supports are adjustable up/down to stabilize logs on the bed during loading, turning, clamping, and sawing. Each side support is mounted directly on the bed and includes rust-resistant paint for durability. An additional built-in bed side support on each cross section eliminates the need for adjustable side supports while sawing a squared cant and allows for final cuts within 1” of the bed.
Optional GO Trailer
GO completely portable by adding a GO Trailer to your LT15START portable sawmill. Complete with a durable steel frame, single axle, two wheels, two fenders, set of 6 adjustable outriggers, lights, and hitch, the GO Trailer for LT15 portable sawmills allows sawing logs directly on the trailer with the ability to easily hook-up and GO to your next sawing site. The LT15START requires an extra bed section to be compatible with a GO Trailer.
Easy Shipping and Assembly
The LT15START portable sawmill ships on a single pallet and requires minimal assembly time so you can start sawing within a few hours of receiving your sawmill.
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power Selections | 14HP (10.4kW) Kohler gas |
| Cutting Capacity | |
| Max Width of Cut | 30" (.76m) |
| Max Log Diameter | 32" (.81m) |
| Max. Log Diameter | 28" (.71m) |
| Max Cant Width | 23" (.58m) |
| Production Rate | up to 240 bd ft/hr (.57m³/hr) |
| Max Depth of Cut | 10 1/2" (.26m) |
| Max Log Length | 11' (3.3m) |
| Max Log Length (with extensions) | Unlimited |
| Log Weight | 4,000lbs (1,814kg) |
| Blade | |
| Blade Length | 158'' (4,010mm) |
| Blade Guides Style | Roller Guides |
| Blade Lubrication System | 5Gal. (18L) Water Tank with On/Off Valve |
| Blade Tension System | Cam Easy Tension Handle |
| Blade Thickness | .042" (1.07mm) |
| Blade Width | 1 1/4" (32mm) |
| Blade Guides Size | 1 1/4" (31.75mm) 1 1/2" (38.10mm) |
| Blade Wheels | |
| Blade Wheel Diameter | 18.62" (473mm) |
| Blade Wheel Type | Belted Blade Wheels |
| Head Features and Options | |
| Operator Location | Walk Along Push Feed |
| Setworks | N/A |
| Head Forward/Reverse | Push Feed |
| Head Up/Down | Hand Crank |
| Blade Engagement | Manual Lever |
| Blade Guide Arm | Adjusted with Manual Lever |
| Debarker | N/A |
| Board Removal | N/A |
| Bed Features and Options | |
| Side Supports | 4 Adjustable Side Supports |
| Log Leveling | N/A |
| Log Turning | Manual |
| Log Loading | Manual |
| Trailer Package | Optional |
| Log Clamping | 1 Adjustable Log Clamp |
| Additional Bed Options | Additional Log Clamp Trailer Package 6' 8" (2.1m) Bed Extension Pro Package |
| Machine Dimensions and Requirements | |
| Bed Construction | Twin Rail |
| Frame Construction | Semi-Cantilever |
| Mobility | Stationary or Mobile |
| Trailer Hitch Size | N/A |
| Delivery Methods | Pallet |
| Weight (heaviest power option) | 920lbs (417kg) |
| Length | 13' 6" (4.1m) |
| Electrical Requirements | N/A |
Parts & Accessories
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Lathe-Mizer Attachment$3,195.00 -
Shingle & Lapsider$1,495.00 -
LT15GO Log Loading Kit$995.00 -
Sawmill Toeboards for LT15$520.00 -
Wood-Mizer LT15START Sawmill BladesAs low as $122.92 Regular Price $133.61 -
LT15 Sawmill Parts Pack$174.93 -
LT15 Sawmill Bed Extension (6ft 8in)$1,095.00
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