Description :

Available in Mechanicsville, Maryland, this sharp chain scragg mill package is now offered at $55,000 OBO, reduced from $59,999. The $4,999 price reduction makes this an even stronger opportunity for a pallet manufacturer, sawmill, or wood-products operation looking for a small log sawmill setup that includes substantially more than the primary processing machine.

The package includes the heavy-duty sharp-chain scragg mill, brand-new adjustable cutting heads, the John Deere 6329 diesel power unit used to power the mill, a Quincy air compressor, and associated air-system and support equipment the seller reports is used with the operating system.

The seller describes the mill as primarily intended for processing approximately 5- to 10-inch-diameter logs into pallet cants. The new adjustable heads reportedly provide approximately 3½ to 10 inches of adjustment, allowing the cutting configuration to be changed for different material and desired cant dimensions.

Sharp Chain Scragg Mill for Small-Log Production

A sharp-chain scragg system is designed around continuous material movement rather than the conventional carriage arrangement commonly used by traditional sawmills.

For an operation processing a steady supply of smaller-diameter logs, that configuration can provide a dedicated first-stage breakdown system for converting roundwood into square or rectangular cants.

Seller-provided information identifies approximately 5- to 10-inch logs as the primary working range for this machine.

Potential applications include:

• Pallet cant production
• Pallet-stock manufacturing
• Small-log breakdown
• Rough cant production
• Hardwood or softwood processing
• Secondary sawmill production
• Feeding cants into gang saws or resaws
• Wood-products manufacturing

For a buyer specifically searching for a pallet cant mill, this package combines the processing machine with several of the major components required to support its operation.

Brand-New Adjustable Cutting Heads

One of the most important upgrades to this scragg mill is the installation of brand-new adjustable heads.

The seller reports an adjustment range of approximately:

3½ inches to 10 inches

Adjustability can be particularly useful for an operation handling different incoming log sizes or producing multiple cant dimensions.

The exact blade configuration, arbor arrangement, cutting speed, head-adjustment mechanism, and finished dimensions should be confirmed during an on-site inspection, but the seller-reported new heads are a meaningful improvement compared with purchasing an older scragg that immediately requires cutting-head work.

John Deere 6329 Diesel Power Unit Included

The package includes the John Deere 6329 diesel engine used to power the mill.

Published engine references identify the 6329D family used in John Deere off-highway and stationary power-unit applications as a 5.4-liter / 329-cubic-inch OHV inline six-cylinder diesel engine. The reference specifically includes power-unit applications among the uses for the 6329D engine family.

Because the exact engine serial number and configuration have not yet been supplied, a specific horsepower rating should not be assigned to this particular engine until the identification plate is checked.

The power-unit setup shown with the package includes:

• John Deere diesel engine
• Radiator-equipped cooling arrangement
• Fabricated stationary mounting frame
• Control components
• Mechanical driveline components associated with powering the mill

Having the power unit included is significant for a prospective buyer because this scragg mill for sale is not being marketed as a bare mill requiring the purchaser to independently source its primary engine.

Quincy Air Compressor and Air-System Equipment

A Quincy air compressor and the associated air-system equipment used with the mill are also included.

The package includes the compressor along with the air tank/manifold and related components shown with the equipment.

Quincy has manufactured numerous industrial compressor families with widely differing horsepower, airflow, pressure, and drive configurations. Quincy’s current product information likewise covers multiple reciprocating compressor types and ratings, so the model and data plate on this particular compressor should be verified before assigning CFM, horsepower, or PSI specifications.

That distinction is important: the compressor is confirmed as a Quincy unit, but its exact model has not been confirmed.

More Than a Bare Scragg Mill

The primary value of this package is the combination of major operating components being sold together.

According to the seller, the sale includes:

• Heavy-duty sharp-chain scragg mill
• Brand-new adjustable cutting heads
• John Deere 6329 diesel power unit
• Quincy air compressor
• Air-system tank/manifold
• Associated valves, gauges, and air components shown
• Supporting drive and operating equipment included by the seller

For an established sawmill or pallet operation, obtaining these components together may simplify the process compared with purchasing a mill and then separately sourcing a suitable engine, compressor, air receiver, and other support equipment.

Buyers should still treat installation as a facility-specific project. Foundation requirements, guarding, driveline protection, air plumbing, electrical components, exhaust routing, controls, conveyors, and other safety or production requirements will depend on the purchaser's plant and intended layout.

Built Around Pallet Cant Production

The seller specifically identifies pallet cant production as the primary purpose of this system.

A scragg mill can serve as the first breakdown stage in a pallet-lumber line. After the round log is processed into a more uniform cant, that material can continue into secondary equipment such as:

• Gang saws
• Horizontal or vertical resaws
• Edgers
• Trim saws
• Pallet-part saws
• Other lumber-remanufacturing equipment

That makes the package particularly relevant to businesses with access to smaller-diameter timber that may not be ideal material for a larger conventional headrig.

Small-Log Processing Capability

With the seller reporting an approximate 5- to 10-inch log diameter range, this system is focused on a specific portion of the raw-material market.

A dedicated small log sawmill configuration can make sense for operations purchasing or producing lower-diameter timber, especially where the desired finished product is pallet stock or other dimensional material that will continue through secondary processing.

The adjustable head arrangement adds flexibility to that production concept by allowing the operator to change the cutting width within the seller-reported approximately 3½- to 10-inch range.

Buyer Inspection and Production Considerations

Because a confirmed factory manufacturer and model number for the mill itself have not yet been identified, buyers should evaluate the system based on its actual construction, operating condition, components, and production capability rather than assuming specifications from another scragg-mill design.

Important items to verify include:

• Cutting-head configuration
• Blade or saw dimensions
• Head adjustment mechanism
• Feed speed
• Chain configuration
• Production rate
• Minimum and maximum log length
• Maximum practical log diameter
• John Deere engine serial number
• Engine operating hours
• Engine horsepower and rated RPM
• Driveline configuration
• Quincy compressor model
• Compressor horsepower
• Compressor CFM
• Operating pressure
• Air receiver capacity
• Pneumatic requirements
• Controls and safety systems
• Overall mill dimensions
• Individual component dimensions
• Transport weights
• Loading requirements

The seller previously provided a log-length figure written as “18–16 ft.” Because that figure is unclear, a specific supported log-length range should be confirmed directly before relying on it as a production specification.

Price Reduced to $55,000 OBO

The current asking price for the complete package is:

$55,000 OBO

That is a $4,999 reduction from the previous $59,999 asking price.

The reduced price still includes the mill, brand-new adjustable heads, John Deere 6329 diesel power unit, Quincy compressor, and associated support equipment the seller reports is included with the operating system.

For a pallet manufacturer or sawmill comparing sawmill equipment in Maryland and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, this package offers the opportunity to purchase the core processing equipment and several major support components together rather than assembling them individually.

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Trustworthy Equipment LLC is marketing this equipment on behalf of the seller and can help connect qualified buyers with the appropriate party.

Contact Trustworthy Equipment LLC for current availability, additional photographs, seller contact arrangements, or assistance coordinating an inspection.

Nationwide transportation assistance may be available through independent transportation providers. Buyers are encouraged to inspect the equipment and verify dimensions, specifications, condition, and production requirements important to their operation before purchase.