MechMaxx SM-36MAX
For sawyers who want 36 in capacity and a big engine for a fraction of the usual price and accept thin support.
Amazon $3,199$3,199
3.4/5
For a budget buyer with big logs who wants the most capacity per dollar and can do without warranty cover.
- 36 inLargest log
- 36 inWidest board
- 25 hpEngine
- 16.7 ftLog length
Check price at Amazon$3,299.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Takes 36 in logs and cuts boards just as wide
- A 25 hp electric start engine for wide hardwood
- Cuts logs over 16 ft on the standard track
Cons
- No warranty is stated
- Feed and head height are manual on a 36 in mill
- Little maker support or published documentation
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 | 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 (this one) | 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 | TRS |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Largest log | 36 in |
| Widest board | 36 in |
| Log length | 16.7 ft |
| Engine and head | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine | Ducar 760cc |
| Displacement | 760 cc |
| Engine power | 25 hp |
| Feed | Manual |
| Setworks | Manual |
| Build | |
| Weight | 1,058 lb |
Alternatives in this log capacity
Woodland Mills HM136MAX
For sawyers with big logs who want a 36 in mill and a long warranty. Expect to push and crank the head by hand.
Woodland Mills $9,200$9,200
Woodland Mills HM130MAX
For a homeowner with bigger logs who wants a 30 in mill and a long warranty without paying for powered features.
Woodland Mills $5,775$5,775
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