Used LT 40 value and possible issues

[armyturner]

 A local guy has a well used LT 40 super hydraulic that he is wanting to sell. The mill has not been operated in over 10 years. It has been under a large shed since new and has never seen rain. The mill is currently set up on 3 phase/220, which I do not have access to, so I would have to convert it to gas/diesel. He also has an edger that is set up on 3 phase, several large sets of dead rollers, and an old tractor type ford forklift. He wants $10k for the whole package.

Has anyone converted an electric LT 40 to gas/diesel? We have a couple of Kubota tractors (12hp and 18hp) that we could scavenge an engine from. If the setworks is bad, what would I be looking at for a replacement? Other than that and possibly new bearings on everything, what other issues might I find on this machine?

[waynorthmountie]

You could look into a phase converter to get you three phase power. Many operations are using them now with success. @canadianwoodworks has his whole shop powered with them. 

[armyturner]

If I buy it, I'll be looking to make it portable. 

[Magicman]

You would need much more engine than that.  I would be looking toward 35hp+ and personally would get the Yanmar from Wood-Mizer:  Replacement Engines | Wood-Mizer USA  (Probably $8765.)

You need to know the year model to determine what Setworks or Accuset it has.  I would call Wood-Mizer with the serial number to get the history on the sawmill.

[terrifictimbersllc]

Agree 100%.  At least 35HP, new engine,  contact Woodmizer. 
 
That could be a very good deal. I would be all over it. Get the year and whether it is walk along, front remote, and what setworks for help with ideas about what might need to be upgraded or looked at.  New engine takes care of most worry about what an older LT40 super might need, unless its been in a car accident the rest is not hard as long as you can work on machinery. 

[Edvantage]

I bought 1999 lt 40 100hrs was stored indoors. It sat for 10 years. Only problem is mice destroyed every wire on entire mill. The square tube that supports the operator station was a access point for mice to get into the setworks which was a complete rusty mouse infested mess. It took a lot of work but I was able to rewire entire machine and repair the circuit boards in the setworks. Machine is like new now. Spent $500 on parts and lots of labor. I made sure to plug tube to prevent future mice damage. I'm wishing I would have added some air vents operator station box as it seems to collect condensation which will lead to future corrosion.  

[Iwawoodwork]

AS MM stated, I think you will need more hp   min would be in the 20 hp or more. If you decide to upgrade to a diesel take a look at a used reefer diesel most appear to be in the 40 to 50 hp range. I picked a runner up for $500. plan is to put in an excavator that I have that came without a .motor.