Re: anyone running a sawmill off a tractor?

Posted by Ray on July 11, 2004 at 13:14:09 from (158.222.225.54):

In Reply to: anyone running a sawmill off a tractor? posted by steve on July 10, 2004 at 19:50:14:

Hi,
I was asking the same question about 9 months ago, and will pass on the benefit of what I found. I'm setting up a Belsaw, you can run it off as little as 30 hp., but will be slow, esp. in hardwoods. The rule of thumb is 3 hp./blade tooth, which for a 40" Belsaw is 25 teeth = 75 hp. More is always better to a point. There are several types of govenors (sp?), the best for sawmills and generators is a hydraulic type, which responds to oil pressure. Much steadier at maintaining the proper rpm. In gas vs. diesel, gas is way cheaper initially, but cost a lot more to run. I ended up buying a Detroit Diesel 3-71, about 80 hp. at 1800 rpm. It was the least expensive diesel in that power range. Really noisy though. Haven't cut a stick yet, hope to get it together by next year. Good luck,
Ray

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