Woodland Mills HM126MAX
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.
Woodland Mills $4,395$4,395
3.2/5
For hobby sawyers who want a 26 in mill from a known brand at a low price and can live with a small engine.
- 26 inLargest log
- 23.5 inWidest board
- 9.5 hpEngine
- 10.2 ftLog length
Check price at Amazon$4,195Check price at Wood-Mizer$3,195
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Takes 26 in logs for a low price
- Bed extensions let it cut longer logs later
- Backed by Wood-Mizer parts and dealer support
Cons
- A 9.5 HP engine struggles in wide hardwood at full width
- Only a 2 year warranty
- The Amazon listing costs $1,000 more than the maker sale price
The Wood-Mizer LX family
Every Wood-Mizer LX model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own log capacity.
| Model | Largest log | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood-Mizer LX30 | 22 in | 3.0/5 | $2,995 |
| Wood-Mizer LX50START (this one) | 26 in | 3.2/5 | $3,195 |
| Wood-Mizer LX50SUPER | 26 in | 3.3/5 | $3,995 |
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 | LX50G9S |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Largest log | 26 in |
| Widest board | 23.5 in |
| Log length | 10.2 ft |
| Track extensions | Yes |
| Engine and head | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine | Kohler 9.5HP |
| Engine power | 9.5 hp |
| Blade length | 132 in |
| Feed | Manual |
| Setworks | Manual |
| Build | |
| Weight | 798 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this log capacity
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
MechMaxx SM-22
For a homeowner who wants to try milling small logs for the least money. Expect slow cuts and little warranty cover.
Amazon $1,599$1,599
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