For serious hobby and part time sawyers with big logs who want powered head height without a commercial mill price.
Norwood $14,920
For hobby sawyers who want big log capacity on a tight budget and can live with a short track and thin warranty cover.
- 32 inLargest log
- 26.5 inWidest board
- 15 hpEngine
- 9.9 ftLog length
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Takes 32 in logs for a little over $2,000
- Electric start
- Bed extensions let it cut longer logs later
- A 15 hp engine is small for a 32 in cut
- Logs under 10 ft on the standard track
- 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 | 22 in | 3.0/5 | $1,599 |
| MechMaxx SM-26 | 26 in | 3.6/5 | $1,999 |
| MechMaxx SM-32 (this one) | 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 | 150167 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Largest log | 32 in |
| Widest board | 26.5 in |
| Log length | 9.9 ft |
| Track extensions | Yes |
| Engine and head | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine | ZONSEN 420cc |
| Displacement | 420 cc |
| Engine power | 15 hp |
| Feed | Manual |
| Setworks | Manual |
| Build | |
| Weight | 813 lb |
Alternatives in this log capacity
For sawyers with very large logs who want the widest cut under $12,000.
Wood-Mizer $11,995For a shop or barn with 230 V power where logs come to the mill.
Norwood $11,520Compare
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