Calculate Your
Production
ROI
See exactly how much revenue you can generate with Peterson commercial mills. Real numbers from real operators.
Higher daily revenue reported by operators
Uptime average across commercial fleet
Based on 500+ mills in active operation
Higher Throughput. Lower Per-Board-Foot Cost.
Faster Payback.
Board Feet Per Hour
Increase production capacity to handle more jobs and generate higher daily revenue.
Per-Unit Cost Reduction
Lower operating costs per board foot improve profit margins on every cut.
Break-Even Timeline
Equipment pays for itself faster than you expect—sometimes in months, not years.
Calculate Your ROI
Your Current Operation
Peterson Equipment Projection
Daily Production Increase
+105 bf/day
(280–350 bf/day range)
Monthly Revenue Increase
+$7,875
Based on 250 working days/year
Annual Revenue Boost
+$94,500
Uptime improvement alone saves $30K–45K annually
Equipment Cost (ASM Model)
$65,000
Financing available: 36–60 months
Equipment Payback Timeline
7.3 months
From revenue increase alone
Real Operators. Real Results.
See how commercial operators are increasing revenue and scaling their businesses
High-Volume Service Operator
Regional contractor, 4 operators, 15+ jobs/month
Before
180 bf/hr at $2.50/bf
Daily revenue: $1,200
After ASM
320 bf/hr at $2.50/bf
Daily revenue: $2,100
75% revenue increase
Multi-Site Commercial Operator
Contract milling for timber suppliers
Before
Limited to 2 sites/day
Monthly revenue: $35K
After ASM
5+ sites/day capability
Monthly revenue: $58K
65% revenue increase
Automation & Scale Win
Owner-operator, automation focus
Before
1 operator per mill
Monthly profit: $4K
After ASM
Semi-automated operations
Monthly profit: $5.6K
40% profit increase
"The ASM paid for itself in less than a year. We went from struggling to keep up to turning away jobs because we're too busy. Best investment we've made."
Why Commercial Operators Choose Peterson
| Feature | Peterson ASM | Competitor Model |
|---|---|---|
| Board Feet/Hour | 300–350 | 200–250 |
| Setup Time | 15–20 min | 45–60 min |
| Relocation Speed | 1–2 hours | 4+ hours |
| Automation Level | Semi-automated | Manual |
| Operating Cost/BF | $1.20–1.80 | $2.10–2.80 |
| Financing Available | Yes (12–60 mo) | Limited |
| Uptime Reliability | 96.2% | 89% |
The difference isn't just speed — it's profitability.
Peterson's combination of automation, portability, and reliability means your equipment works as hard as you do.
Equipment That Pays for Itself
Cash Purchase
Immediate savings with volume discounts
12-Month Lease
Test the equipment, guarantee results
24-Month Payment
Spread costs, maintain cash flow
Extended (36–60mo)
Lowest payment, aligned with growth
Industrial Output. Portable Scale.
ASM
Automated Sawmill Model
Board Feet/Hour
300–350
Automation Level
High
Best For
High-volume, dimensional
Starting Price
$65,000
DWS
Dedicated Wide Slabber
Board Feet/Hour
200–280
Automation Level
Medium
Best For
Wide slabs, specialty cuts
Starting Price
$52,000
Standard
Commercial Model
Board Feet/Hour
180–250
Automation Level
Medium
Best For
Balanced, flexible
Starting Price
$45,000
Questions Before You Commit?
How do I know the ROI projections are realistic?
What if it breaks down and I lose revenue?
Can I start small and upgrade later?
Do I need special operator training?
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