
The Cook's AC36 Fully Hydraulic Portable Sawmill is built for sawyers who need serious output, day after day. Designed for high production and long-term durability, the AC36 is trusted by one-man crews and small teams alike. It's our best-selling production sawmill and for good reason.
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Best Hydraulic Sawmill for Wood Processing
Portable Saw Mill Features | AC3630E | AC3640E | AC3640G | AC3649D | AC3667T |
Motor / Engine Options | 30hp Electric | 40hp Electric |
38hp EFI Kohler Gas |
49hp Yanmar Diesel |
67hp Yanmar Diesel |
Emergency Shutdown Switch | Standard |
Standard |
Keyed |
Standard | Standard |
Swing Arm Control Station | Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard | Standard |
Heavy Wall 6x3 Twin Rail Frame | Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard | Standard |
Stainless Bed Bunks |
Standard |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Board Drag Back System | Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard | Standard |
Magnetic Interchangeable Log Scales | Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard | Standard |
Blade Lube/Wipe System | Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard | Standard |
Bandsaw Blade Size | 16'10" x 1-1/2" | 17'1/2" x 1-1/2" or 2" | 16'10" x 1-1/2" |
16'10" x 1-1/2" |
17'1/2" x 1-1/2" or 2" |
Log Capacity Diam. x Length | 36" x 21ft. | 36" x 21ft. | 36" x 21ft. | 36" x 21ft. | 36" x 21ft. |
Hydraulic Log Lift |
Optional |
Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Hydraulic Bi-Directional Log Turner | Standard |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Hydraulic Squaring Arms x 2 |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Hydraulic Log Clamps x 2 |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Hydraulic Log Tapers x 2 |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Hydraulic Head Forward/Reverse |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Hydraulic Head Up/Down |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
2 Speed Head Up/Down (Fast/Slow) |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Hydraulic Guide In/Out |
Standard |
Standard | Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Computer Setworks |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Standard |
Engine Idle Down Switch | N/A | N/A |
N/A |
Standard | Standard |
Laser Site Guide | Optional | Optional | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Mudsaw / Debarker |
Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
Roller Blade Guide System | Standard | Mega System |
Standard | Standard | Mega System |
Gravity Feed Offload Roller | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Axle Package with Brakes | Optional |
Optional |
Dual w/Brakes | Dual w/Brakes | Dual w/Brakes |
Log Deck | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Live Belt | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Saw Mill Price |
$56,660 |
$60,405 |
$58,425 |
$67,905 |
$77,425 |
Sawmill Sale | $53,205 | $56,950 | $54,450 | $64,450 | $72,450 |
Compare To: Woodmizer LT50HD 38hp |
Compare To: Woodmizer LX450 Timberking 2200 |
Compare To: Woodmizer LT70 55hp Timberking 2500 |
Have questions? Schedule a call with Robert and begin your journey with Cook's Saw. He’ll help you choose the right setup for your sawing needs.
Prefer to talk now? Call us at 1-800-473-4804
Need financing? Click here to explore your payment options.
Take a closer look at the AC36 Hydraulic Portable Sawmill in action. These videos cover real-world performance, saw bed extensions, lumber drying tips, and stories from satisfied customers who rely on the AC36 for serious production.
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When all this mills features, we are confident you will find that Cooks Saw has the right bandsaw mill for your sawmill business.
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