Newfie_1986
ArboristSite Member
Hi All,
I am planning to build a small portable circle mill. I plan to run a 32 inch blade on it. What I need to know is what size engine I need to run it ? I know my atvs engine is only about 12 horse power and it can pull the 4 26 inch very aggressive tires and a trailer of saw logs with ease. Could I run the Mill with a 10 horse power diesel and gear it down to pull the load ? Id like to be able to use this engine because it is light and I plan to haul this mill with my ATV... I believe gear it so I get 5 turns on the engine crank and one on the saw blade (would give me about 800 rpm on the blade)..
Thanks for any input !
I am planning to build a small portable circle mill. I plan to run a 32 inch blade on it. What I need to know is what size engine I need to run it ? I know my atvs engine is only about 12 horse power and it can pull the 4 26 inch very aggressive tires and a trailer of saw logs with ease. Could I run the Mill with a 10 horse power diesel and gear it down to pull the load ? Id like to be able to use this engine because it is light and I plan to haul this mill with my ATV... I believe gear it so I get 5 turns on the engine crank and one on the saw blade (would give me about 800 rpm on the blade)..
Thanks for any input !