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
3.0/5
For a homeowner who wants to try milling small logs for the least money. Expect slow cuts and little warranty cover.
- 22 inLargest log
- 18 inWidest board
- 8.1 hpEngine
- 10.4 ftLog length
Check price at Amazon$1,599
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- The lowest price here for a band mill on a track
- Light enough to move and set up by hand
- Bed extensions let it cut longer logs later
Cons
- An 8 hp recoil start engine is slow in hardwood
- Boards top out at 18 in wide
- Only the engine has a stated warranty, for 1 year
The MechMaxx SM family
Every MechMaxx SM model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own log capacity.
| Model | Largest log | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MechMaxx SM-22 (this one) | 22 in | 3.0/5 | $1,599 |
| MechMaxx SM-26 | 26 in | 3.6/5 | $1,999 |
| MechMaxx SM-32 | 32 in | 3.1/5 | $2,199 |
| MechMaxx SM-36MAX | 36 in | 3.6/5 | $3,199 |
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 | 150169 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Largest log | 22 in |
| Widest board | 18 in |
| Log length | 10.4 ft |
| Track extensions | Yes |
| Engine and head | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine | DUCAR 274cc |
| Displacement | 274 cc |
| Engine power | 8.1 hp |
| Feed | Manual |
| Setworks | Manual |
| Build | |
| Weight | 509 lb |
Alternatives in this log capacity
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
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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