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Description
The Forestwest BM11126 32" Portable Sawmill is a large-capacity bandsaw mill designed for customers who need to process bigger logs while maintaining a strong balance between capacity, engine quality and price.
Powered by a 14HP Kohler petrol engine with electric start, the BM11126 accepts logs up to 32" (813mm) in diameter. It provides a maximum cutting width of 26" (660mm) and a maximum cutting depth of 7" (178mm).
The BM11126 has been tested with Australian hardwoods including Red Gum and Ironbark. Its standard cutting length is approximately 3100mm, with optional 2050mm bed extensions available when longer logs need to be processed.
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Key Features & Benefits
- 32" Log Capacity: Handles logs up to 813mm in diameter.
- 14HP Kohler Engine: Proven petrol engine platform for regular sawmilling work.
- Electric Start: Provides convenient engine starting for regular operation.
- 26" Cutting Width: Produces boards and slabs up to approximately 660mm wide.
- 7" Cutting Depth: Suitable for thicker boards, beams and timber sections.
- 3.1m Standard Cutting Length: Suitable for a wide variety of sawmilling projects.
- Expandable Bed: Optional 2050mm extensions allow longer logs to be milled.
- Australian Hardwood Tested: Tested with Red Gum and Ironbark.
Want to make wider slabs from a 32" log? Consider the BM11155 32" Full-Width Portable Sawmill, which increases maximum cutting width from 26" to a full 32" and cutting depth to 8".
You can also compare the full Forestwest portable sawmill range.
Specifications
| Model | BM11126 |
| Engine Power | 14HP Kohler with Electric Start |
| Max. Log Diameter | 32" (813mm) |
| Max. Cut Width | 26" (660mm) |
| Max. Cut Depth | 7" (178mm) |
| Standard Cut Length | 3100mm (extensions are available) |
| Bed Length | 4100mm |
| Optional Bed Extension | 2050mm |
| Blade Length | 3975mm |
| Blade Width | 34mm |
| Blade Material | Induction-Hardened Steel |
| Overall Size | 4100 × 1960 × 2340mm |
| Packing Size | 2120 × 630 × 870mm |
| Net / Gross Weight | 342 / 390kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What size logs can the BM11126 cut?
It accepts logs up to 32" (813mm) in diameter and provides a maximum cutting width of 26" (660mm).
2. Does it have a Kohler engine?
Yes. The BM11126 is powered by a 14HP Kohler petrol engine with electric start.
3. Can it cut Australian hardwood?
Yes. It has been tested with Australian hardwood including Red Gum and Ironbark.
4. Can the sawmill handle logs longer than 3.1m?
Yes. Optional 2050mm bed extensions are available to increase the cutting length.
5. BM11126 or BM11155?
The BM11126 provides 32" log capacity with a 26" cutting width. The BM11155 is designed for full-width cutting and can produce slabs up to 32" wide.
6. Does it include a bandsaw blade?
Yes. A bandsaw blade is included, with replacement Forestwest sawmill blades available separately.
7. What warranty does it include?
The BM11126 comes with a 2-year Forestwest warranty. The Kohler engine is also supported by the applicable Kohler engine warranty.
8. Can I inspect the sawmill before buying?
Please contact our Melbourne or Perth team before visiting to confirm display and demonstration availability.
