Hud-Son Oscar 336 Pro
For sawyers with large logs who want powered head height and a long warranty for a little over $10,000.
Hud-Son $10,495$10,495
The Hud-Son Oscar 336 Pro is the better bandsaw sawmill overall, rated 3.7 to 3.4. The Hud-Son Oscar 336 Pro leads on features. The Bilt Hard 36 in Sawmill wins on price and engine. The Bilt Hard 36 in Sawmill costs $7,195.01 less ($3,299.99 vs $10,495).
Bilt Hard 36 in Sawmill
For a budget buyer with big logs who wants the most capacity per dollar and can do without warranty cover.
Amazon $3,299.99$3,299.99
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hud-Son Oscar 336 Pro for features (powered setworks, track extensions vs manual feed and setworks, fixed track).
- Choose the Bilt Hard 36 in Sawmill for price ($3,299.99 vs $10,495) and engine (25 hp engine vs 23 hp engine).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 26 in logs bandsaw sawmill; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hud-Son Oscar 336 Pro | Bilt Hard 36 in Sawmill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Price 25% | 33 $10,495 | 100 $3,299.99 |
| Capacity 15% | 100 logs up to 36 in | 100 logs up to 36 in |
| Engine 15% | 91 23 hp engine | 100 25 hp engine |
| Features 20% | 65 powered setworks, track extensions | 0 manual feed and setworks, fixed track |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Hud-Son Oscar 336 Pro | Bilt Hard 36 in Sawmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Largest log | 36 in | 36 in |
| Widest board | 32 in | 36 in |
| Log length | 17 ft | 16.7 ft |
| Track extensions | Yes | - |
| Engine and head | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine | 23hp V-twin gas | Ducar 760cc |
| Displacement | - | 760 cc |
| Engine power | 23 hp | 25 hp |
| Blade length | 167 in | - |
| Feed | Manual | Manual |
| Setworks | Powered | Manual |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 1,058 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |