Wood-Mizer LX50START
For hobby sawyers who want a 26 in mill from a known brand at a low price and can live with a small engine.
Amazon $4,195 Wood-Mizer $3,195$3,195
2.9/5
For a budget buyer who wants to mill a few small logs and can do without warranty or dealer support.
- 22 inLargest log
- 20 inWidest board
- 9 hpEngine
- 10.8 ftLog length
Check price at Amazon$1,699.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- One of the cheapest ways to start milling small logs
- Boards up to 20 in wide from a 22 in log
- Cuts logs over 10 ft on the standard track
Cons
- No warranty is stated
- A recoil start 9 hp engine is slow in hardwood
- Sold through a third party Amazon seller with little maker support
The Bilt Hard Sawmill family
Every Bilt Hard Sawmill model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own log capacity.
| Model | Largest log | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilt Hard 22 in Sawmill (this one) | 22 in | 2.9/5 | $1,699.99 |
| Bilt Hard 32 in Sawmill | 32 in | 2.9/5 | $2,299.99 |
| Bilt Hard 36 in Sawmill | 36 in | 3.4/5 | $3,299.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its log capacity. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | TL-TRS-1008-N1-0811 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Largest log | 22 in |
| Widest board | 20 in |
| Log length | 10.8 ft |
| Engine and head | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine | 270cc gas, recoil start |
| Displacement | 270 cc |
| Engine power | 9 hp |
| Feed | Manual |
| Setworks | Manual |
| Build | |
| Weight | 716.5 lb |
Alternatives in this log capacity
MechMaxx SM-22
For a homeowner who wants to try milling small logs for the least money. Expect slow cuts and little warranty cover.
Amazon $1,599$1,599
Wood-Mizer LX30
For a first time sawyer with small logs who wants a known brand at the lowest price. Bigger logs need a bigger mill.
Amazon $3,395 Wood-Mizer $2,995$2,995
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