Hud-Son Oscar 336 Pro
For sawyers with large logs who want powered head height and a long warranty for a little over $10,000.
Hud-Son $10,495$10,495
3.6/5
For sawyers who want 36 in capacity and a big engine for a fraction of the usual price and accept thin support.
- 36 inLargest log
- 36 inWidest board
- 25 hpEngine
- 16.2 ftLog length
Check price at Amazon$3,199
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Pros
- Takes 36 in logs and cuts boards just as wide for about $3,200
- A 25 hp V-twin for wide hardwood
- Cuts 16 ft logs on the standard 20 ft track
Cons
- Feed and head height are manual on a 36 in mill
- Only the engine has a stated warranty
- Blade length is not given
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 | 32 in | 3.1/5 | $2,199 |
| MechMaxx SM-36MAX (this one) | 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 | 150268 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Largest log | 36 in |
| Widest board | 36 in |
| Log length | 16.2 ft |
| Track extensions | Yes |
| Engine and head | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine | Zonsen 750cc V-twin |
| Displacement | 750 cc |
| Engine power | 25 hp |
| Feed | Manual |
| Setworks | Manual |
| Build | |
| Weight | 864 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
Bilt Hard 36 in Sawmill
For a budget buyer with big logs who wants the most capacity per dollar and can do without warranty cover.
Amazon $3,299.99$3,299.99
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