Wood-Mizer LX50SUPER
For hobby and small farm sawyers who want a 26 in mill with a full size engine and longer bed from a known brand.
Amazon $4,795 Wood-Mizer $3,995$3,995
The Wood-Mizer LX50SUPER rates 3.3 among up to 26 in logs bandsaw sawmills; the Norwood LumberMan MN27 rates 3.0 among over 26 in logs ones. The Wood-Mizer LX50SUPER costs $1,000 less ($3,995 vs $4,995).
Norwood LumberMan MN27
#13 in Over 26 in logsFull review
For hobby sawyers who want a little more than a compact mill takes at a compact mill price.
Norwood $4,995$4,995
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different log capacity classes (up to 26 in logs and over 26 in logs), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own log capacity peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Wood-Mizer LX50SUPER | Norwood LumberMan MN27 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 37 $3,995 | 100 $4,995 |
| Capacity 15% | 100 logs up to 26 in | 10 logs up to 27 in |
| Engine 15% | 100 14 hp engine | 37 14 hp engine |
| Features 20% | 30 track extensions | 30 track extensions |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Wood-Mizer LX50SUPER | Norwood LumberMan MN27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Largest log | 26 in | 27 in |
| Widest board | 23.5 in | 23 in |
| Log length | 12.4 ft | 12.8 ft |
| Track extensions | Yes | Yes |
| Engine and head | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine | Kohler 14HP | Kohler OHV 14hp |
| Displacement | - | 429 cc |
| Engine power | 14 hp | 14 hp |
| Blade length | 132 in | 144 in |
| Feed | Manual | Manual |
| Setworks | Manual | Manual |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 985 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |