What sets us apart from the competition
10 Reasons to Buy a Peterson Sawmill
- Premium Build Quality
Peterson mills use stainless steel and aluminium, making them lightweight, durable, and highly resistant to corrosion. - Made in New Zealand
Built in Rotorua New Zealand, every machine gets custom attention at the factory — you’re not buying a mass-produced import. - Highly Accurate Cuts
The left/right sizing system runs on chain and sprocket with a locking handle, so you can adjust sizing precisely — to within ~1 mm. - Efficient, Long-Life Blades
Peterson swing-blade saws use thin-kerf blades that last for years. Under normal use, blades last 2 to 6 years, and can be sharpened in under 10 minutes while still mounted. - Portable & Versatile
Our machines are genuinely portable — many can be transported on a ute, trailer, or carried into rough terrain. - Wide Range of Power Options
You can choose from petrol engines (Honda, Kohler, Vanguard) or electric motors (for certain models) depending on your site and preferences. - Safety-Focused Design
Features like dual-end board removers on the ASM let you mill without needing to enter the cut-zone, reducing risk. - Low Maintenance & Running Costs
Durable materials, efficient engine placement, and quality filters (like cyclonic air filters) help reduce wear, debris, and long-term maintenance. - Excellent Support & Training
When you buy a Peterson, you also get training, after-sales support, and access to a community of sawyers. - Flexible Customisation
Every mill is custom built to your spec: track length, frame size, motor, attachments (slabber, planer, etc.) — Peterson offers more than 40 options.
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Speak to Peterson owners in your area
If you’re researching a sawmill purchase, the best people to speak to are those who operate the machines on a regular basis. The millers in our Owner’s Network have made themselves available to you to ask questions by phone or email, and some of them even offer private demos and open days at their milling sites.
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Some owners aren’t publicly listed. Reach out to us, we’ll check our records and connect you with owners in your area.
Explore Swingblade Tips & Tricks
Cutting patterns to optimize your logs, log placement, securing logs in place, calculations, maintaining the mill, you name it.. Skip the guesswork and check out our most popular tips and tricks for operating a Peterson Portable Sawmill.