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Power9.5 HP

Log Dia.26"

Max. Cut23.5"

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Exceptional Value Starter Portable Sawmill with Premium Quality Features

Starter portable sawmill with premium quality features including a strong steel sawmill frame, durable laser cut steel bed, reliable 9.5HP KOHLER gas power, convenient sawdust management, GO trailer, and more!

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LX50START Portable Sawmill with GO Trailer

Special Price $5,290.00 Regular Price $5,790.00

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Exceptional Value Starter Portable Sawmill with Premium Quality Features

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30-Day Money Back Guarantee

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About This Product

The LX50START portable sawmill is the ultimate entry-level solution for turning logs into high-quality lumber, slabs, and more. By combining premium engineering with an affordable price point, this mobile sawmill offers unmatched value for hobbyists and small-scale woodworkers looking for professional results on a budget. Despite its entry-level positioning, the machine is built to handle heavy-duty tasks with a max log diameter of 26 inches and a cutting width of 23-1/2 inches. Its rectangular throat design ensures full-width sawing capacity at any depth, allowing you to maximize the yield from every log while utilizing a standard cutting length of 10 feet 2 inches that can be expanded with optional bed extensions.

The LX50START is constructed with a premium steel frame and a laser-cut steel bed reinforced with diagonal crossbars for maximum stability. Power is delivered by a reliable 9.5HP KOHLER gas engine, which works alongside an enhanced blade system featuring high-performance guide rollers and gravity-fed lubrication to prolong blade life. For a seamless workflow, the sawmill includes user-friendly features such as a quick up/down sawhead, a convenient sawdust port, and quick-set log handling.

When bundled with the GO Trailer, this setup transforms into a truly portable lumber mill designed for off-road towing and rugged environments. The trailer package includes a durable steel frame with a single axle and suspension for easy transport. To ensure rock-solid stability on uneven terrain, it features six adjustable outriggers, while two transport clamps and removable fenders keep your equipment secure and protected while on the move.START sawing logs into lumber, slabs, and more with the exceptional value LX50START portable sawmill with GO Trailer! Combining premium quality features with an entry-level price, the LX50START is one of the best valued portable sawmills. This small portable sawmill can take on most of the softwood and hardwood logs you’ll come across with the ability to saw 26” diameter logs with a 23-1/2” width of cut, 8” depth of cut, and 10’ 2” length of cut. Maximize sawing capacity with the rectangular throat design that provides full width sawing at any cutting depth or saw longer logs with optional 4’ 4” bed extensions with no practical limit.

The LX50START adds strength and durability where it counts with a premium steel sawmill frame, laser cut steel bed, diagonal bed crossbars for additional stability, and more. Packed with performance-enhancing features, the LX50START includes a reliable 9.5HP KOHLER gas engine, high-performance blade guide rollers, gravity-fed blade lubrication, convenient sawdust port, quick up/down sawhead, and quick-set log handling for a user-friendly sawing experience.

GO trailer allows you to go completly portable while including a durable steel frame, single axle with suspension, two wheels with removable fenders, set of six adjustable outriggers, two transport clamps, and hitch for off-road towing. These performance-rich features combined with the industry-leading reliability and durability of Wood-Mizer equipment makes the LX50START one of the best portable sawmills for the money in its class.

Key Features

Maximize Sawing Capacity with Rectangular Throat

Saw softwood and hardwood logs up to 26” in diameter with a 23-1/2” width of cut and an 8” depth of cut – more than enough capacity for the hobby sawyer. Maximize sawing capacity with the rectangular saw throat design that provides the same 23-1/2” width of cut from the blade all the way up to the saw head.

GO Trailer

Go portable with the GO Trailer to an LX50 model sawmill! Includes durable steel frame, single axle with suspension, two wheels with removable fenders, set of six adjustable outriggers, two transport clamps, and hitch for off-road towing.

Reliable Power with KOHLER Gas Engine

The powerful and dependable KOHLER Command Pro 9.5HP gas engine (14HP gas engine included with the LX50SUPER) features Quad-Clean™ all-season four-stage cyclonic air filter for effective engine protection even in tough and dirty sawing conditions.

Strong Sawmill Frame with Premium Steel

The sawmill frame is constructed of premium steel to hold the controls, engine, and sawmill head in a strong and stable structure (heavier-duty premium bent steel sawmill frame included with the LX50SUPER). For smooth and accurate sawing, the sawmill frame runs forward/reverse on the sawmill bed using high-quality enclosed rollers that are protected from sawdust and debris.

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 68 locking locations to adjust the blade depth for the next cut in 1/68” increments. A log scale is also included for sawing 8/4”, 6/4”, 5/4”, 4/4”, and 3/4” lumber.

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 easier to refill and features an on/off valve for consistently distributing lubrication to the blade.

Secure Logs with 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 (two quick-set log clamps included with the LX50SUPER). The log clamp uses a large 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-Lock Drop-In Side Supports

Four strong tube steel quick-lock drop-in side supports (two short and two long) use a convenient and secure notching system for fast adjustment between cuts and when turning logs. An additional built-in bed side support on each cross section eliminates the need for quick-lock side supports while sawing a squared cant and allows for final cuts within 1” of the bed.

High-Performance Sawing with Blade Guide Rollers

High-performance blade guide rollers provide extra support and stability for sawmill blades to saw accurately and consistently compared to blade guide blocks. In addition to continuously feeding the blades, the blade guide rollers apply downward pressure on the blade while sawing for better cut quality.

Easy Shipping and Assembly

The LX50START 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.

Premium Quality Manufacturing

Manufacturing the LX50START portable sawmills by the Wood-Mizer owned and operated factory in Poland provides for the best combination of premium quality equipment at a low cost to you. With decades of manufacturing experience, Wood-Mizer employees in Poland have been manufacturing high-quality Wood-Mizer equipment for global markets since 1990. Sales of parts and blades, service, and support are always available through your local Wood-Mizer representative.

Specifications

Specifications
Power
Power Selections	9.5HP gas
Cutting Capacity
Max Width of Cut	23 1/2" (.60m)
Max Log Diameter	26" (.66m)
Max. Log Diameter	26" (.66m)
Max Cant Width	21 1/2" (.55m)
Max Depth of Cut	8" (.20m)
Max Log Length	10' 2" (3.1m)
Max Log Length (with extensions)	Unlimited
Blade
Blade Length	132" (3.35m)
Blade Wheels
Blade Wheel Diameter	16" (400mm)
Blade Wheel Type	Belted Cast Iron
Head Features and Options
Head Forward/Reverse	Push Feed
Head Up/Down	Hand Crank
Bed Features and Options
Side Supports	4 Quick-Lock (2 Short and 2 Long)
Log Leveling	N/A
Log Turning	Manual
Log Loading	Manual
Trailer Package	Optional
Additional Bed Options	4' 4" (1.33m) Bed Extensions
Machine Dimensions and Requirements
Bed Construction	Twin Rail
Frame Construction	xFRAME
Delivery Methods	Pallet
Weight (heaviest power option)	362kg (798lbs)

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