MechMaxx SM-32
For hobby sawyers who want big log capacity on a tight budget and can live with a short track and thin warranty cover.
Amazon $2,199$2,199
3.1/5
For sawyers who want long logs and a longer warranty from a mill they can upgrade later.
- 28 inLargest log
- 24 inWidest board
- 14 hpEngine
- 15 ftLog length
Check price at Hud-Son$6,995
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cuts 15 ft logs on the standard track
- A 3 year warranty, with 6 years on shafts and bearings
- Power feed and power lift kits can be added later
Cons
- Head height is set with a hand winch
- Weight is not published
- Costs more than other 28 to 30 in mills
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 | Oscar 528 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Largest log | 28 in |
| Widest board | 24 in |
| Log length | 15 ft |
| Track extensions | Yes |
| Engine and head | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine | 14hp gas, electric start |
| Engine power | 14 hp |
| Blade length | 132 in |
| Feed | Manual |
| Setworks | Manual |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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