Description

GT40 Portable Deluxe Sawmill – Ground Model

INTRODUCTION

Meet the GT40 Ultra Ground Model Portable Sawmill – an industrial-strength bandsaw sawmill engineered from the ground up to cut the hardest and heaviest Australian logs. Designed for milling professionals and serious hobbyists alike, this machine boasts an unrivalled log capacity, handling logs up to 40 inches (1016 mm) in diameter. Its impressive cut capacity delivers boards up to 1016 mm (40″) wide, while offering a standard log length of 7 meters – optional 2-meter track extensions are available if required. Built to tackle Australia’s toughest hardwoods with ease, the GT40 Ultra’s rock‑solid construction and advanced milling features ensure reliable, high-performance operation in even the most demanding conditions.

Optional upgrades such as hydraulics and an ADR‑compliant trailer can be added at any time, making this sawmill a truly adaptable solution for expanding milling needs.

FEATURES

Massive Log Capacity & Engine Options

Massive Log Capacity:

• Designed to process logs up to 40″ (1016 mm) in diameter.
• Standard cutting capacity of 7 meters – with the option for unlimited log length using a 2 m track extension.
• Heavy‑duty bed capacity rated at 6 tons.

Powerful Engine Options:

• Petrol: Honda VTWIN GX690, 23 HP with electric start-3-year commercial warranty
• Diesel: KOOP 23 HP VTWIN with Electric Start. 1-year commercial warranty
• Electric: 11 kW 3‑phase Electric Motor. 1-year commercial warranty.

 (High‑torque performance ensures efficient milling of dense hardwoods and massive logs.)

Sawmill Carriage Features

Structural Integrity
 • Structural Integrity: 125 mm x 50 mm welded Bandsaw Yoke.
 • Reinforced 4‑Post Head Design featuring hinged doors and robust steel safety guards for exceptional rigidity and operator protection.

Bed Features

Dynamic Head Movement:

• Supplied with Power Lift System. Electric Up/Down for precise depth of cut adjustments.
• Manual Head Forward/Reverse (Optional Power Feed upgrade available).
• Standard Centrifugal Clutch for smooth, safe power transfer.
• Integrated Magnetic kerf Ruler supplied in metric and imperial. (Optional Digital Scales available)
• Stainless-Steel Bolts
• Lubrication: Gravity‑Fed, valve‑controlled Water Lubrication System and 10 Litre Lube Tank Standard. Optional Insta‑flow “Automatic Valve” available).

Blade Guide System:

• Roller guides for blade stability.
• ​The slide guide system allows the sawmill’s blade guides to be adjusted closer to the log, enhancing stability and cutting precision
• Blade tension system uses a T-handle attached to an Acme-threaded 1″ rod. For fine adjustments, a torque wrench can be applied to the T-handle, allowing precise blade tensioning

Safety Features

Interlocked Guards & Door Safety:
• Immediate power cut‑off when guards/doors are opened during operation.

• Deadman Throttle System:
   • Automatically disengages the clutch to stop the band wheels from spinning when the throttle is released.
• Emergency Stop:
   • Instantly cuts power in hazardous situations, when activated.
• Operator Positioning:
   • Designed to create a safe reactive distance via reach arm distance for optimal operator safety. The robust frame also creates a barrier between the operator and the spinning blade.

​Hardwood Mills’ sawmills feature a centralized control panel on one side, providing safe access to all functions—including throttle, blade lubrication, tensioning, adjustable slide guides, and emergency stop—while positioning the operator away from sawdust discharge.

Band Wheels

• Balanced Steel Wheels.
• Wheel Diameter: 19 inches (483 mm) – Massive Cutting Throat.
• Wheel Type: Belted for Reduced Vibration.
• Additional Covers: Hinge Blade Wheel Covers; Three‑piece All Metal Covers; powder coated steel blade guards.

Robust Bed Truck Chassis Inspired Design:

• Truck Chassis Inspired Bed: Massive C‑section design measuring 200 mm x 100 mm x 6 mm (approx. 7.9″ x 3.9″ x 0.24″) integrated into an 8‑meter long bed.
• Modular Expansion: Multiple extensions available for increased cutting length.

Heavy Log Capacity:

• Engineered to support heavy logs up to 6000 Kilos and maintain stability under extreme loads.

Track System Features

Track Size & Construction:

• Standard Track Length: 8 meters (providing a 7‑meter cutting capacity, expandable with additional extensions).
• Adjustable Log Clamps for added stability when clamping logs, cants, or final boards.
• 3 Adjustable Steel Side Log Rests with rollers for ease of turning logs. (hydraulic log rests available)
• Raised Bunk Sections for easy loading with a forklift or tractor.
• Durable Steel Bed & Extra‑Reinforced Log Bed designed for extreme loads.
• 10 adjustable leveling stands , each 300 mm tall with 90 mm height adjustment, ensuring stable operation on uneven terrain.
•  Wire track sweeps mounted on sawmill carriages that clear debris from tracks, ensuring smooth operation and accurate cuts. ​

*Please note that all portable sawmills and trailers require assembly.