Wood-Mizer LX250 is a professional wide-cut portable sawmill designed for milling oversized logs into live-edge slabs, beams, and premium lumber. It handles logs up to 55" in diameter and cuts boards up to 54.5" wide. With a rigid LX frame, powered controls, SW10 Setworks, and multiple power options, the LX250 delivers precision, efficiency, and high-performance milling.
1. Extra-Wide 55-Inch Log Capacity
The Wood-Mizer LX250 is built to handle exceptionally large logs up to 55 inches (140 cm) in diameter. This large capacity enables operators to maximize lumber recovery while producing oversized slabs and beams from premium hardwood and softwood logs.
Benefits:
Processes large hardwood logs with ease
Ideal for oversized timber and specialty projects
Maximizes usable lumber from every log
Perfect for commercial sawmilling operations
2. Wide 54.5-Inch Cutting Capacity
With a maximum cutting width of 54.5 inches (138 cm), the LX250 allows users to produce:
Live-edge slabs
River table tops
Hardwood furniture stock
Thick dimensional lumber
Wide timber beams
Architectural wood products
Its extra-wide cutting capability makes it an excellent choice for custom woodworking businesses.
3. Modular Bed System for Longer Logs
The standard sawmill bed supports logs up to 13 feet (4 meters) long.
For longer timber, optional 6-foot (1.85-meter) modular bed extensions can be added, allowing operators to expand the machine based on future production requirements.
4. Powerful Engine Options
The LX250 is available with multiple power configurations to meet different operational needs.
Electric Version
15 kW Three-Phase Electric Motor
Ideal for industrial and fixed-location sawmills
Quiet operation with minimal maintenance
Gas Version
38 HP Gas Engine
Excellent for portable milling and remote job sites
Available in select markets
These power options provide flexibility for both commercial and mobile sawmilling operations.
5. Heavy-Duty LX Sawhead Frame
The LX250 features Wood-Mizer's rigid LX Frame that travels smoothly on twin parallel hardened steel rails.
This robust construction provides:
Superior cutting accuracy
Reduced vibration
Smooth sawhead travel
Excellent long-term durability
The reinforced frame ensures consistent cutting performance even when processing oversized logs.
6. Powered Sawhead Controls
Operator productivity is enhanced through powered controls, including:
Powered up/down movement
Powered forward feed
Powered reverse travel
Dual power feed chain system
These features reduce operator fatigue while improving cutting efficiency and consistency.
7. Integrated SW10 Setworks
The standard SW10 Setworks system allows operators to preset board thicknesses quickly and accurately.
Benefits include:
Faster production
Consistent lumber dimensions
Reduced setup time
Improved cutting accuracy
Increased productivity
8. Dual Electric Feed Motors
Two 0.75 kW electric feed motors ensure smooth and consistent sawhead movement.
Advantages include:
Uniform feed rates
Better surface finish
Reduced blade strain
Improved cutting precision
9. Built for Professional Lumber Production
The LX250 is specifically engineered for producing:
Live-edge slabs
Hardwood boards
Thick timber beams
Furniture-grade lumber
Construction timber
Custom wood products
Its large cutting capacity makes it suitable for both small commercial mills and high-value specialty woodworking businesses.
10. Reliable and Expandable Design
Designed for long-term performance, the LX250 combines industrial-grade construction with an expandable modular bed system, allowing businesses to increase production capacity as their needs grow.
The LX250 can process logs up to 55 inches (140 cm) in diameter.
The sawmill offers a maximum cutting width of 54.5 inches (138 cm).
The standard bed accommodates logs up to 13 feet (4 meters), with optional bed extensions available.
Yes, optional 6-foot (1.85-meter) modular bed extensions allow you to cut longer logs.
The LX250 is available with a 15 kW three-phase electric motor or a 38 HP gas engine in selected regions.
Yes, it comes equipped with the SW10 Setworks for fast and accurate board thickness settings.
Yes, the sawhead features powered up/down movement and powered forward/reverse travel for easy operation.
The machine uses a 1.25-inch wide blade with a 215-inch blade length.
It is widely used by commercial sawmills, furniture manufacturers, timber processors, and custom woodworking businesses.
Yes. Its 54.5-inch cutting width makes it an excellent choice for milling large live-edge slabs and premium hardwood boards.
| Blade Length inches | 215" |
| Min/Max Blade Width | 1.25" to 1.25" |
| Machine Type | Sawmill |
| Maximum Log Diameter | 55" (140 cm) |
| Maximum Width of Cut | 54.5" (138 cm) |
| Maximum Standard Cut Length | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Optional Bed Extension | 6 ft (1.85 m) Modular Sections |
| Electric Motor | 15 kW, 3-Phase |
| Gas Engine | 38 HP Gas Engine (Selected Regions) |
| Sawhead Tower | Rigid LX Frame |
| Setworks | SW10 Setworks |
| Feed System | Dual 0.75 kW Electric Feed Motors |
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