Work Smarter, Not Harder

The Best Portable Sawmill Choice

Work Smarter, Not Harder

The Smartest Portable Sawmill Choice

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 portable sawmills in every corner of the globe. Some of them are so proud of their portable 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

When choosing a mill, it’s important to consider the features of a portable sawmill for sale that best matches 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 applications 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 portable sawmills in every corner of the globe. Some of them are so proud of their portable sawmills and the work they do, they want to share their story with you to encourage and inspire.

The Peterson difference

Why you need a Peterson Swingblade over Bandsaw Mills

Cut different dimensioned lumber out of one log with ease for higher yield

A bandsaw blade’s thin kerf reduces the ability to track or cut a straight line. Peterson Blades provide a true cut with far less deviation when hitting a knot or foreign object, giving you improved accuracy and a better quality finish.

Where some logs may be deemed ‘worthless’ by bandsaw operators due to irregular shape or size, a Peterson is the best sawmill for the job

No costly blade sharpening. Petersons circular blades require far less maintenance than bandsaw blades as they’re so durable.

It is much easier to quarter saw with a Peterson because the saw moves around the log

Use the double cut feature on any of Peterson’s swingblade range for obtaining wide boards and slabs

Petersons provide an all in one machine, without the need for additional machinery like edgers or re-saws. Add a Peterson Planer Blade to finish and dress dried slabs and beams with ease.

Add a Peterson Sander Disc Kit to add the finishing touches on your high-end products like beams and slabs, leaving a fabulous almost-gloss finish

Produce high value, full width live slabs with an optional clip-on slabber or if you’re looking at a commercial slabber, check out the DWS (Dedicated Wide Slabber)

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Looking for our sawmill prices?

Peterson Portable Sawmills manufacture and export worldwide from our factory in Rotorua, New Zealand. Encountering fluctuating freight, raw materials, currencies and export costs, therefore we have tailored pricelists pertaining to each country.
We also have over 40 different mill configurations to suit all applications, so it often helps to call and speak to us about your particular needs.

If you would like to recieve a copy of our digital Info Pack and Price List, please click here.