For over three decades, Peterson Portable Sawmills have been the passion and livelihood of thousands of satisfied sawmillers worldwide; from farmers and woodlot owners, to custom sawyers, arborists, and commercial operators who enjoy after-sales service that is second to none.
With Peterson, you get what you pay for; well-designed, efficient, and versatile portable sawmills with innovative features that will SAVE you money on running costs and help you to work smarter, not harder! We proudly cut, weld, treat, build, and individually test every single machine with love and care and to the highest workmanship standards, right here at our factory in Rotorua, New Zealand.
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Stories from Peterson Owners
Petersons have thousands of happy customers operating mills in every corner of the globe. Some of them are so proud of their sawmills and the work they do, they want to share their story with you to encourage and inspire.
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Better return on investment with a Peterson Portable Sawmill
Custom Built to Suit Your needs
Whether you’re looking to mill high value slabs, cut commercial dimensional timber, or just mill for fun, Petersons have a mill set-up for all needs and custom build every sawmill to match your specific needs.
Improve Your Production Rate
Reports of increased milling productivity come in regularly from commercial operators, with some stating that the Peterson is the “best forestry or agriculture machine” they’ve ever purchased.
Mill Wide Boards & Slabs With Ease
An innovative and unique feature of all Peterson Portable Sawmills, is the ease of true double cutting by a single operator without the need to turn the mill head around like imitation sawmills.
Save Time and Money With Peterson Blades
Peterson blades typically last for 2-6 years with normal use and maintenance. Some Peterson owners have been using the same blades for over 10 years! To decrease downtime, the Peterson blade can be sharpened while it is still on the mill in less than 10 minutes, and without having to remove any guards.
Smarter Track Design
No log-turning required, a Peterson Swingblade cuts dimensional lumber straight away and you can grade as you go. Peterson’s Rigid Track Systems allow you to handle large, abrasive logs with ease.
Outstanding Customer Support and Service
Peterson Portable Sawmills staff are proud of the robust, high-quality machines they manufacture, and provide unmatched customer service and advice both pre and post-sale.
You only have to read the multitude of positive testimonials from Peterson mill owners for assurance that we will care for you and ensure you get the best out of your new machine.
Stories from Peterson Owners
Petersons have thousands of happy customers operating mills in every corner of the globe. Some of them are so proud of their sawmills and the work they do, they want to share their story with you to encourage and inspire.