Sawmill Financing
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A band sawmill lets you turn logs into lumber yourself, whether you are a sawmill, a woodworker milling your own stock or a contractor using lumber from the jobsite. Sunset Financial Group has funded numerous sawmill, resaw and lumber kiln purchases for woodworking shops, contractors and lumber producers.
Sawmill financing covers a portable mill for a small operation up to an industrial band mill with log turners, along with resaws and kilns to finish the lumber.
Sawmill Equipment We Finance
Portable Band Sawmills
Gas and electric portable band mills for small operations and on-site milling.
Industrial Band Sawmills
Horizontal band mills with hydraulic log turners for production sawing.
Resaws
Single-head resaws that split cants and boards into thinner lumber.
Lumber Kilns
Dehumidification kilns that dry lumber to a consistent moisture content.
Log Turners & Handling
Log turners, loaders and decks that move logs onto the mill.
Chippers
Chippers that turn slabs and trimmings into chips.
What We Have Financed
Portable Mills & Chippers
About $8,000 to $20,000
Portable band sawmills and chippers.
Resaws & Kilns
About $15,000 to $25,000
Resaws and multi-unit lumber kilns.
Industrial Band Mills
Up to about $65,000
Horizontal band mills with log turners.
Sawmill equipment we have financed ranges from about $8,000 for a portable band sawmill to about $65,000 for an industrial band mill with a second log turner.
Finance the Whole Setup
A sawmill often needs more than the mill. These can all be included in the same agreement:
- Log turners and loaders
- Lumber kilns
- Resaws and edgers
- Blade sharpeners and setters
- Chippers
- Delivery and setup
Why Businesses Mill Their Own Lumber
Lower Material Costs
Milling your own logs costs less than buying finished lumber.
Sizes You Cannot Buy
Cut wide slabs, beams and custom thicknesses to order.
Sell Lumber and Slabs
Milled lumber, slabs and beams can be sold to other woodworkers and builders.
Recently Financed
Industrial Band Mill
A construction company financed a new horizontal band sawmill with a second log turner.
Lumber Kiln
A carpentry contractor financed a complete 8-unit lumber kiln.
Portable Band Sawmill
A woodworking business financed a new gas-powered portable band sawmill.
Sawmill equipment makers we have financed include Baker Products, Bearcat, MEBOR and Wood-Mizer.
Sawmill Financing FAQ
Can a kiln or log turner be included?
Yes. Kilns, log turners, resaws and other equipment can be financed with the mill.
Do I need to be a sawmill to finance a sawmill?
No. We finance sawmills for woodworkers, contractors and other businesses that mill their own lumber.
How much can I be approved for with just an application?
Up to $350,000 with our one-page application. Most sawmill equipment falls well under that amount, so approvals are usually quick.
What will my monthly payment be?
It depends on the price, term and your credit profile. Use our payment calculator for an estimate, or request a quote for exact numbers.
What terms are available?
Terms range from 12 to 84 months with fixed monthly payments. See our types of leases for $101 buyout, fair market value and other options.
Looking for other woodworking machinery? See all woodworking equipment we finance.
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