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
For serious hobby and part time sawyers with big logs who want powered head height without a commercial mill price.
- 38 inLargest log
- 32 inWidest board
- 23 hpEngine
- 13 ftLog length
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Takes logs up to 38 in
- A powered head lift comes standard, so setting each cut takes no cranking
- A 23 hp V-twin for wide hardwood
- Close to $15,000, the top of this range
- Power feed still costs extra
- Only a 2 year warranty
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 | HD38-MAX23G |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Largest log | 38 in |
| Widest board | 32 in |
| Log length | 13 ft |
| Track extensions | Yes |
| Engine and head | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton V-twin 23hp |
| Displacement | 627 cc |
| Engine power | 23 hp |
| Blade length | 167 in |
| Feed | Manual |
| Setworks | Powered |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this log capacity
For sawyers who want long logs, wide slabs and a strong engine without paying for powered features.
Hud-Son $9,495For sawyers with very large logs who want the widest cut under $12,000.
Wood-Mizer $11,995Compare
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