Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks in New York State, we’ve built a company rooted in craftsmanship, dedication, and a deep passion for forestry. We have been a family owned company for over 50 years.
Over the years, we’ve expanded our reach while holding onto the values that define us. Today, Hud-Son has positioned itself as a USA manufacturing leader. In the industry of making products that transform trees, one of God's renewable resources, into end products for both consumer and commercial users.
At Hud-Son, we take pride in manufacturing and importing high-quality forestry equipment tailored to the needs of forestland owners, loggers, tree farmers, arborists, and homesteaders. Our main location in the foothills of the Adirondacks is home to a talented and committed team, working together to create reliable products that help professionals and enthusiasts alike take on their toughest forestry tasks. Our commitment to local service extends beyond our NY location through our dealer network. Providing our customers with local stock and service in many areas as we continue to grow the Hud-Son network.
We’re grateful for the support of our customers over the years. Your trust has been instrumental in our growth. Our commitment to quality and affordability remains unwavering. We’re here to ensure you have the equipment and support you need, both before and after your purchase.
The Hud-Son Forest family
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
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CRAFTSMANSHIP YOU CAN COUNT ON SINCE 1946
SUPERIOR DESIGN SERVICING
DECADES OF EXPERIENCE AND REFINING
4-post head design which allows for more head stability & reduces the chance for “sag” or “uneven” cuts. Inner H-frame bearing support system, this applies less stress on the bearings & drive shafts.
HIGH VALUE
COMPARE AND SEE
When you compare the standard features, quality material and manufacturing process, there is no other mill that gives better value dollar for dollar.
WHEN NEEDED IT'S EASY ACCESS & SIMPLE
Easy access to all the bearings, shafts and belts which makes adjustments and service simple. Blade changes are easy, no realigning or adjustments to make other than blade tension.
SUPPORT TOP, BOTTOM & BACK BLADE GUIDES
Where can the blade go? Our guides limit the chance of blade wander. The lower & upper guides prevent the blade from diving down or up. Making more consistent cuts from board to board.
POWDER COATING QUALITY ASSURED
PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT
We powder coat all of our sawmills and other products with our unique superior coating process. Each part is carefully prepared and coated to protect your investment for years to come.
VIGOROUS 28 POINT INSPECTION
Beyond a visual inspection, each unit must pass a check point sheet before leaving our facility.
LOCK IN ADJUSTABLE BLADE GUIDES
LOOK NO SUPPORT HERE
GUARANTEE
WHEEL & BELTS PORTABILITY WARRANTY
REMOVE VIBRATIONS & IMPROVE CUT
Unique match and balancing with bandwheel belts, and shafts, remove vibrations and improve cuts.
GET IT WHERE YOU NEED IT
Convenience is key to portability. Most sawmills can be moved by 4 wheeler and if needed, a pickup truck. Some are light enough for a man or woman to move by hand.
All standard mills have a 3-year limited warranty. We do not hide behind the small print. Hud-Son offers a 6-year shaft and bearing warranty. Warranty varies on commercially used products. WE STAND BEHIND OUR PRODUCT
Band wheel design
Heavy duty 1 1/2” Shaft and Pillow Block Bearings configure to evenly distribute the pressure and eliminate premature shaft and bearing failure. We are so confident in our design, that we guarantee the main bearing and shafts for 6 years.
HUNTER SAWYER
DECADES OF EXPERIENCE DESIGNING, COLLABORATING WITH CUSTOMERS
and selling thousands of mills has led to the All-American mill that is perfect for the do-it-yourself handyman. When it's hard to justify an extra expense for higher priced sawmills, this competitively priced mill is our most unique mill yet.
n Order assembled or unassembled to help meet your needs and budget
n Sturdy welded frame, great mill for all your project needs
Engine/Motor 6.5hp Gas - Manual Start Clutch Engagement Centrifugal
Construction
Frame
2 Post with Lift Tubes
Bandwheels 16”
Guide System Dual Shoe Guides, Fixed Lift System Manual Cable
Measuring Dual Scale 1" and 4,5,6,8 Quarter Main Bearings 1.5”
Warranty
3 - Year Limited Warranty Residential Use
6 - Year Warranty Main Shafts and Bearings
Accessories
Extra 4' Track Sections, Track Wheel Guards, Blade Guide Kit, Blades, Sawmill Maintenance Kit and DB-1 Debarker (chainsaw attachment), Accessories
See Pages 20-22 for accessories
WE BUILD IT RIGHT! SPECIFICATIONS /WARRIOR XL
The new heavy-duty Warrior XL sawmill has raised the bar for capacity and horsepower in a portable sawmill. This sawmill can out-perform the competition in its price and class. Designed to keep you ahead of wood milling challenges no matter the project.
We built it tough!
2 Post with Lift Tubes for strength and accuracy when cutting 36” diameter logs.
EXTRA LARGE 19” BAND WHEELS FOR THICKER CUTTING (AND LONGER BLADE LIFE)
HFE-28
n ud-Son shoe guides, the best blade support available
n Heavy-duty 1 1/2” shafts and bearings
n Produce lumber at any dimension
n Manually adjust board thickness, even paper thin cuts
Lightweight & compact; store in space 3’ x 7’
HOMESTEADER LINE
REINFORCED
4 POST FRAME
Cutting
ud-Son 4 Post frame band wheel design: Heavy duty 1 1/2” shaft, & pillow block bearings configuration to evenly distribute the pressure, and eliminate premature shaft and bearing failure. We are so confident in our design,that we guarantee the main bearing and shafts for 6 years.
Power
Options
Accessories
6'
The HFE-33 sawmill is an important and handy tool to have at home or around the farm. It’s portable and easy to store, but can get the serious work done too. With a log capacity of 33” and optional unlimited lengths of cut, you can efficiently saw boards and beams which can be used in your home construction and maintenance projects. With the manual height adjustment, you can quickly and accurately adjust the thickness of cut to the 1/16”. The adjustable Hud-Son dual guide system and the built in blade lubrication system will keep the blade true and cool.
Blade Lubrication System 5 Gallon Track Sweeps Yes
Power
Engine/Motor 14hp Gas - Electric Start Clutch Engagement Centrifugal
Construction
Frame 4 Post with Lift Tubes Bandwheels 16”
Guide System Dual Shoe Guides, 1Adjustable Lift System Cable Lift Bale System
Measuring Dual Scale 1" and 4,5,6,8 Quarter Main Bearings 1.5”
Options
Motor Option 5HP 220 volt electric
Warranty
3 - Year Limited Warranty Residential Use
6 - Year Warranty Main Shafts and Bearings
Accessories
20' Trailer, , Blade Guide Kit, Blades, Vertical Slicer, Sawmill Maintenance Kit, and DB-1 Debarker (chainsaw attachment) See Pages 20-22 for accessories
n True 4 post mill frame with vertical lift tubes for the most robust and reliable design
n Board height adjustment made easy and accurate with the proven Oscar lift bale design
n Comes completely assembled, except for the track sections, and has passed our 28 point inspection before it leaves our facility
n You'll be cutting in a matter of an hour or so, not days of assembly
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I have been operating the Oscar 330 Pro for almost 4 years now, and it is a very good mill. I have cut well over 100,000 b/f and it never lets me down.
Hud-Son is very helpful. We just purchased Oscar 52” and can’t wait to see what it can do. Amazing machines!
Guide System Dual Shoe Guides, 1Adjustable Lift System Power Lift System w/ Control
Measuring Dual Scale 1" and 4,5,6,8 Quarter
Main Bearings 1.5”
Warranty
3 - Year Limited Warranty Residential Use
1 - Year Limited Warranty Commercial Use
6 - Year Warranty Main Shafts and Bearings
Options
Motor Options 35hp, 40hp Power Feed Chain Drive Adj Speed Control Hud-Son Bladeset
Accessories
20' or 24' Trailer, Blade Guide Kit, Blades, Vertical Slicer, Sawmill Maintenance Kit and Debarker (chainsaw attachment) See Pages 20-22 for accessories
Double Halo frame design for Additional strength
OPTIONAL 35HP GAS MOTOR
FARM BOSS
Built farm tough and user friendly
n Within 10 minutes of arrival, you're ready to cut lumber
n No matter where or how big of a job, the FarmBoss is sure to meet your needs
n User friendly and ready to cut on the spot
n The steel 4-post frame is extra heavy duty and rugged for long term dependability
n Electric powered winch for touch of a button height adjustment
SPECIFICATIONS FARMBOSS
Cutting
Make Milling lumber a breeze!
n Has all the amenities at a fraction of the price of other mills
n Comes standard with a log loader, log turner, adjustable power feed, three linked backstops, power throttle and power height adjustment
n Optional power dogs and back stop adjustment
n The log loader and turner take the "grunt work" out of the process, allowing you to effortlessly put logs onto the mill and turn the log to whatever position you need hydraulically
Main Pump Stacked 1/ 31/31/11/ GPM 3 Section Stacked
Capacities
Log Length 20’
Log Diameter 18”
Splitter Stroke 24”
Splitter Cycle Time 5.5 seconds (Single Stage)
Measuring Set Spring Stick
Warranty
1 - Year Limited Warranty Commercial Use
Options
Wedge Option 6 Way Wedge
Accessory Ports
BRUTE
NO bar oil required, Approximately 1000 cord on a blade sharpening.
GUIDE FIREWOOD PROCESSORS
Wolverine M Badger Brute JR Brute/Brute ext Brute-D brute circle
BELT OR CHAIN Style CONVEYORS
BUILT FOR MOST TYPES OF FIREWOOD PROCESSORS AND HIGHER PRODUCTION
These conveyors are constructed with a heavy steel frame and can be fitted with an engine or hydraulic applications. They are built to convey and elevate all types of firewood. They can be easily placed in front of your wood splitter and or processor to speed production times and limit labor costs.
SplitLogs ChipsfallThrough ChipsRedirected
HWB BOX WEDGE
24” Skidsteer woodsplitter with detent valve. Options include 4 way wedge, Log Cradles, and Wood Tray
24” Inverted Skidsteer Woodsplitter designed for large diameter blocks. Breakdown large blocks with ease. Optional 36” splitter ram.
SKIDDING WINCHES
UNIFOREST 45H
LOG SKIDDING WINCH
WIRELESS CONTROL
• 9900lbs tractive force
• 4.6ft blade width
Remote Control
Expanded features in a new holstered design
TURN YOUR TRACTOR INTO A SKIDDER
Whether you're a novice or commercial forester, we have a skidding winch to fit your needs!
Increasingly popular due to the needs for low impact logging and effective forest management
n Common uses for winches include vehicle recovery, steel scrapping & emergency winching
New standard for quality and innovation
n With 20 years in the field, these winches are tried and true
n Well thought-out machines, built with the operator in mind
n Cleaning up rough skid roads
n Economical Manual Control (M)
n Efficient Wireless Control (H)
n Extra length cable
n Lower snatch blocks (Not included on 30M)
n Removable trailer hitch (Not included on 30M)
n Full protective screen
n Chainsaw holder, chain boxes, PV, & AXE carrier built in!
UNIFOREST 85M LOG SKIDDING WINCH
MANUAL CONTROL
n Despooler System, which automatically maintains tension on the drum, preventing tangles and bird-nesting.
n Smart 3 in 1, allowing you to pull consistently based on your load, and has the auto stop feature.
n Wireless Remote Control
SNATCH BLOCK SELF RELEASING
Ultimate Snatch Block self releasing pulley. Great for log skidding, off road, recovery, towing, and more. 6 ton.
SNATCH BLOCK SELF
RELEASING SB-2-HANDLE
Ultimate Snatch Block self releasing pulley. Great for log skidding, off road recovery, towing and more. 6 ton with carry handle and multiple anchor points.
CHOKER CHAINS
UNIFOREST
SCORPION 1300
ROTATOR AND GRAPPLE
n Complete with boom, rotator and grapple
n Mount on the front of a skid steer, tractor or 3 pt hitch
n Designed to work with 3pt hitch set ups or universal quick connects
n Move logs, brush and more with ease
n Standard solenoid valve and toggle to switch
n Heavy duty construction
n Quality anticorrosion protection
n Min Opening – 2 ¾”
n Category 1&2 – 3pt
n Requires 12 volts
Grapples
Hydraulic Rotator
UNIVERSAL GRAPPLE MOUNTING KIT
Full range hanger for full swing motion for grapples for mounting to many different applications.
UNIFOREST TITAN 40/20
n Compact bi-directional conveyor feed
n Splitting length 15 to 24 inches
n Recommended tractor power: 40HP
n Mechanic or Hydraulic Joystick
n Circular saw cut off
n Hydraulic drive conveyor
n Log Stabilizer
Weld to Any Set Up
TITAN 53/40
Hydraulic Contols
Drive in Feed Rollers
Splitting length 10 to 23 inches
Cutting up to Diameter 20"
Adjustable Hydraulic Feed Table
40 Ton of splitting force
2-4-8-18-part splitting knife
MOTOR
ELECTRIC
hydraulic EDGER HD
SPEED FEED SYSTEM ADJUSTABLE
UP To 50% Production Increase Sawmill - Edger to Finished Product NEW andImproved
n Sharpens as fast as you can feed them
n Make survey stakes, tomato stakes and more
n 2.5” Hub capacity
n 3HP (electric) INCREASE PRODUCTION
HUD-SON LIFTING ARM HUD-SON TOPSOIL SCREENER
BUILT WITH THE LANDSCAPER & CONTRACTOR IN MIND
Reasonably priced, and works well with a skid steer or front end loader
n The upper separator will remove any oversized material and debris making the next stage faster
n Second stage is a heavy duty 8ft x 4ft woven screen that will do the final separation
n Loading width of 8ft will easily handle a one yard bucket
n Operator can keep the upper separator clear from debris without leaving skid steer or front end loader
SPECS:
n 5.5HP Honda engine with gear reductions transfer system
PERFECT FOR THOSE HEAVY LIFTING JOBS UNDER 1200 LBS
Comes with a lift hook and a hydraulic 1200 lb jack
n Two hole extendable boom for logs up to 14 foot long
n Flat plate to trailer mount
n 1200 max lift
n Hand winch: 1200 lbs
n 12 volt winch: 1200 lbs
n Standard 5/8” screen, 8’ long by 4’ wide (optional screen sizes available)
n Grizzly bar spacing is 2”
n Max height (max loading height) of separator is 7’4”
ATV ARCH-A
Arch is adjustable for different log lengths
n Adjustable skidding arch
n 1500 lbs winch
n Safety chain
n 10” tires
n 2" ball hitch
n Fully assembled
n 360 degree swing
n Maximum reach is 7’ 6”
n 3 Adjustable jacks are standard
n Optional hand winch or 12 volt electric winch, to drag logs or other items into reach of the lift. Fits any class III 10,000 lb receiver (for those wanting to bolt it down to a trailer or other item).
FIREWOOD BUNDLERS
THE OriginalFIREWOOD BUNDLER
n Bundles firewood from lengths of 14” to 24” up to 12”x 12” square
n Wrapped using a standard size 11” wrap available at Hud-Son
n Working height of 36” & 1” pillow block bearings
n Wheels to make it easier for moving around the worksite and for storage
n Simple to use!
- Load tray to desired amount
- Place wrap over the bundle
- Turn hand crank to start wrapping
- Cut the wrap and remove the firewood Bundle ready to be sold!
Product DEVELOPMENT
DECADES OF EXPERIENCE AND REFINING
We are always working with our team of experienced craftsmen to improve and create new products that lead the industry in forest equipment.
THE Electric FIREWOOD BUNDLER
n Increase your dollars per cord by selling bundled firewood
n Effectively bundles 1 cube (12" x 12") of firewood
n Ideal for camp stores or roadside bundled wood sales
n Simple foot pedal operation makes bundling easy and fast
Optional wood trays allow for faster bundling
BE T E
TRANSFORMING TREES TO OPPORTUNITY
If you’ve decided that you’d like to be your own BOSS, it doesn’t have to remain a dream forever. With some proper planning on your part, you can become your own boss in no time. You need to start your own business.
Becoming self-employed will more than likely seem overwhelming in the beginning, but in the end many people feel that the benefits far outweigh the costs. So, start brainstorming some business opportunities!
HOW TO MAKE $$ BEING YOUR OWN BOSS:
CREATE YOUR OWN HUD-SON DEALERSHIP
n Help people get the equipment they need
n Market your equipment online and on social media
n Attend trade shows, fairs and other events
n Sell to and service your customers
n You’re in charge of your income
n You have creative control
n You’re responsible for your success
n You set your own hours
n You’ll be challenged
n You can’t be fired
A reasonable investment can get you huge results. You can choose your future & own a Hud-Son product.
OWN A HUD-SON SAWMILL
n Custom mill rough cut lumber for others
n Create your own custom creations (tables, mantles, bartops, chairs, etc)
n Mill your own logs (purchased or from your timber lot for summer sales)
OWN A HUD-SON FIREWOOD PROCESSOR
n Produce your own firewood for sale
n Produce bundled campfire wood for local campgrounds
n Produce firewood at a fast and responsible rate for people on site
OWN A HUD-SON UNIFOREST SKIDDING WINCH AND/OR GRAPPLE
n Start your own low impact logging company
n Start your own recovery service
n Start your own scrapping service, pulling metal debris from embankments
