Best Portable Sawmills Under $5,000

For homeowners who want the most engine and log size for the money in a compact mill and accept thin warranty cover.

For homeowners and small sawyers who want a compact mill with a long warranty and a strong engine. Manual feed keeps it simple but slower than powered mills.

For hobby and small farm sawyers who want a 26 in mill with a full size engine and longer bed from a known brand.

For hobby sawyers who want a 26 in mill from a known brand at a low price and can live with a small engine.

For a homeowner who wants to try milling small logs for the least money. Expect slow cuts and little warranty cover.

For a first time sawyer with small logs who wants a known brand at the lowest price. Bigger logs need a bigger mill.

For a budget buyer who wants to mill a few small logs and can do without warranty or dealer support.

For sawyers who want 36 in capacity and a big engine for a fraction of the usual price and accept thin support.

For a budget buyer with big logs who wants the most capacity per dollar and can do without warranty cover.

For hobby sawyers who want big log capacity on a tight budget and can live with a short track and thin warranty cover.

For hobby sawyers who want a little more than a compact mill takes at a compact mill price.

For a budget buyer with big logs who accepts no stated warranty and conflicting listing details.