Wood Mizer lt30g value

[e010198]

It's a 1987 with 14hp kohler 96 actual hours.The mill has not been run in at least 20 yrs; it's parked under shed roof. All unpainted parts are rusted, but frame seems to be okay.
I figure to replace motor and all berings. Owner wants $6000.00 for it.
What would be a ballpark cost to rebuild the mill.

[Magicman]

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, e010198.

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

Welcome Little e.

[drobertson]

seems a little high if a complete rebuild is in order, but then again, many used ones have been abused, if the rails are straight, and you are in for such a task, I would go for it.  I would consider the resale value of one like this in a refurbished condition, and go from there.  There are many factors even after the bearings are all replaced, and possible engine replacement.

[mikeb1079]

6k is waaay high imo.  i would be offering more like 1-2k tops since it sounds like you're looking at an almost total rebuild.

[backwoods sawyer]

Welcome e010198
Not a whole lot to be conserned about if it only has 96 hrs and lived under covered. Not like it has been thru a fire or a flood or in a wreck.
Surface rust cleans up with ease, few bearings, not a lot of belts and hose to change, check for rats nest in the electrical boxes. Is the motor shot or does it just need a good cleaning to get it to fire up?
I would contact Wood Mizer and get their Orange book value and go from there.  :P

[dgdrls]

Welcome e010198

By description I agree with Mikeb1079, seems high.

20 years of outside and not running didn't do it any favors.
For the added price of a motor, bearings and your time
which you will probably need to invest, you can purchase
a comparable new mill also from a FF sponsor (screen left).

Best
DGDrls

[Chuck White]

I think I would try to get the engine going and kick it in gear and see how it performs!  If everything moves properly, it should be worth the $6k.

The rust (assuming the main rails & mast rails) can be removed with steel wool, ATF, & elbow grease!  I wouldn't think it would need a complete rebuild!

I feel that if he's asking 6, he'd probably take 5!  Just sayin'!

[WDH]

For just a little bit more, you can get a brand new LT15 with the 18 HP Kohler. 

[mikeb1079]

For just a little bit more, you can get a brand new LT15 with the 18 HP Kohler.

nuff said.

[Magicman]

Give WM a call with the S/N.  They can give you the complete history on the sawmill and also an "Orange Book" value.

Here is the LT15 that WDH was referring to;  LINK