October 18, 2026

The Logosol Sawmill System: Chainsaw Mills, Band Mills and Planers Explained

A logosol sawmill is rarely a single machine purchase. Logosol, based in Härnösand, Sweden, built its reputation on a modular idea: start by breaking logs down with a chainsaw mill or a small band mill, then add planing and moulding capacity as your operation grows, with each machine designed for small-scale, often one-person production. That system approach is what separates a logosol sawmill from a conventional portable band mill bought as a standalone unit. This guide walks through the current range — the F2 and F2+ chainsaw mills, the B701, B751 and B1001 band sawmills, and the PH260 and PH360 planer/moulders — and explains who each machine actually suits.

If you are shopping the used market, start by browsing sawmill equipment listings to see how Logosol machines are priced against other brands.

Where the Logosol Sawmill Came From: Chainsaw Milling Roots

Logosol grew out of chainsaw milling. The original concept was simple: mount a chainsaw on a rigid, level guide frame so a single operator could saw straight, accurately dimensioned boards from a stationary log, instead of freehanding a chainsaw mill attachment and fighting a wandering bar. That heritage still shapes the whole range. The frame does the guiding, the log stays put, and accuracy comes from fixed steps and clear scales rather than operator strength.

If you are new to the method itself, our chainsaw mill guide covers how guided chainsaw milling works, what ripping chain does differently, and where its limits are. Logosol's contribution was to turn that method into an engineered, extendable frame system — and then to build band mills and planers that follow the same small-scale, modular logic.

Logosol Sawmill Chainsaw Mills: The F2 and F2+

The F2 is Logosol's entry point and its most portable machine. It is an ultra-portable frame built from 1-metre (about 3-foot-3-inch) anodised aluminium sections that fit in the boot of a standard car, so the mill travels to the log rather than the other way round. Dealer specifications for the F2 list log capacity up to about 20 inches (55 cm) in diameter, a standard sawing length of 3.8 metres that can be extended to any length with extra sections, and log lifters that together support up to one metric ton. The saw carriage runs on the guide rail and accepts a petrol chainsaw — dealers recommend a saw of at least 70cc — or Logosol's electric saw options, and the same carriage system is prepared for accessories such as a log moulder and a feed unit.

The F2+ is the heavier-duty sibling. It uses a stronger frame for larger logs and harder work, and it is the version to look at if you expect to mill bigger hardwood stems regularly rather than occasional softwood and garden trees. Both models set the depth of cut in fixed steps, which is the detail owners praise most: you are not eyeballing thickness, you are clicking to a repeatable dimension.

On price, published dealer pricing as of October 2026 ranges from $3,080 for a U.S.-listed F2 configuration with three log lifts to roughly C$5,917–C$7,453 for Canadian F2 packages in 4-, 5- and 6-metre lengths that include a chainsaw. Frame-only and package prices are not directly comparable, so check exactly what a listing includes before judging it.

Logosol Band Sawmills: B701, B751 and B1001

When your volume outgrows a chainsaw, Logosol's answer is not a bigger chainsaw mill — it is a band mill built on the same design language. The B701 is the newest and smallest of the three. It is Swedish-made in Logosol's own factory in Härnösand, saws logs up to 701 mm in diameter and 3.8 metres long in standard form, and is offered with a 13.5 hp petrol engine or a 4.6 kW electric motor. Its log bed is deliberately torsion-resistant, because bed flex is what ruins accuracy on cheaper small band mills.

The B751 (and B751 PRO) steps capacity up: Logosol's manual lists a maximum log diameter of 751 mm, a maximum cant width of 600 mm and an effective sawing length of about 4.85 metres as standard, with petrol and electric motor options and fixed-step height setting with a last-cut indicator. The B1001 is the flagship, built around the same torsionally rigid rail frame in a roughly metre-class capacity, with hydraulic log-handling options, a trailer kit and compatibility with Logosol's Smart Set control system on the PRO configurations. Shared accessories across the B751 PRO and B1001 — trailer kits, log handling systems and a log moulder — are a direct expression of the modular system idea.

Compared with a typical North American portable band mill, the Logosol band mills sit at the compact, precision-focused end: manual or lightly assisted log handling, electric power as a first-class option for indoor or yard use, and an emphasis on frame stiffness over raw hydraulic throughput. Our portable sawmill buying guide covers the wider band mill market if you want the contrast in full.

The Other Half of the System: PH260 and PH360 Planer/Moulders

What really makes a logosol sawmill setup a system is what happens after sawing. Rough-sawn boards are worth a fraction of planed, profiled stock, and Logosol's planer/moulders are sized for the same one- or two-person shops that run its mills.

The PH260 is a four-sided planer/moulder: it planes and profiles all four sides of a board in a single pass. Logosol's comparison data lists four-sided machining up to 260 mm wide, which covers most flooring, panelling and moulding work a small mill produces. The larger PH360 extends four-sided capacity to 360 mm wide and up to 130 mm high, with two-sided machining to 410 mm and single-face planing up to 510 mm wide, at feed rates of 3–15 metres per minute. Both machines take profile knives, so the same unit that dimensions S4S stock in the morning can run tongue-and-groove flooring or mouldings after lunch.

This is where the economics change. A sawmill sells boards; a sawmill plus a planer/moulder sells finished product. If you are building that second stage, browse woodworking equipment listings alongside the mills — used four-sided planers from any maker are worth comparing against the Logosol units.

Who a Logosol Sawmill Suits — and Who It Does Not

A logosol sawmill suits you if most of the following sound familiar:

  • You mill your own trees, farm timber or small woodlots rather than buying in large log decks.
  • You work alone or with one helper, and portability to the log matters more than maximum daily board footage.
  • You want to grow in stages — chainsaw mill first, band mill later, planer/moulder when the product mix justifies it — without changing brands or relearning a system.
  • Electric power appeals to you for indoor, urban or low-noise work.
  • You value dimension accuracy and finished-product value over raw sawing speed.

A conventional hydraulic portable band mill is probably the better buy if your business is high-volume custom sawing of large logs all day, every day. Hydraulic log turners, loaders and powered feed earn their cost at that throughput, and wide, fast band mills will out-produce a Logosol band mill on big softwood. Logosol's own positioning is honest about this: it builds for the small-scale producer, not the production crew.

Buying a Used Logosol Sawmill: What to Check

Used Logosol equipment holds its value well, partly because the aluminium frames do not rust and the modular sections are replaceable. Check these points before you buy:

  • Frame sections and locking. On an F2 or F2+, assemble the rail and check every joint locks tight; slop in the frame shows up directly in board thickness.
  • Log lifters and clamps. Cycle each lifter under load if you can. They carry up to a ton between them, and worn lifters are the most common wear item.
  • Band mill wheels and guides. On a B701, B751 or B1001, spin the band wheels, check for wobble, and inspect blade guides and the height-setting mechanism for smooth, repeatable movement.
  • Planer/moulder heads and feed. On a PH260 or PH360, run a test board if possible. Check all cutter heads, the feed rollers and the chip extraction ports — poor extraction is the first thing that degrades finish quality.
  • Power unit condition. For chainsaw mills, the saw is a separate purchase or a wear item; budget accordingly. For electric models, confirm the phase and supply the machine needs match your shop.
  • Completeness. Because the system is modular, confirm which extensions, clamps, knives and accessories are actually included. A cheap mill missing its accessories is not cheap for long.

You can compare current asking prices across all of these models in the sawmill equipment listings before you travel to see a machine.

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Conclusion

The logosol sawmill range makes the most sense as a system, not as isolated machines. Start with an F2 or F2+ chainsaw mill if portability and low entry cost matter most, step up to a B701, B751 or B1001 band mill when volume demands it, and add a PH260 or PH360 planer/moulder when you are ready to sell finished, profiled stock instead of rough boards. If instead you need hydraulic, high-throughput production sawing, a conventional portable band mill remains the stronger tool. Either way, compare real machines and real prices first — browse the latest listings on LumberLookup.com and use the portable sawmill buying guide to sanity-check your shortlist before you buy.