Adding hydraulics can greatly increase productivity and reduce physical labor. Hydraulics can automate tasks such as log turning, clamping, and taper adjustment, making the milling process faster and more efficient.

Yes, it does. The Hydraulics Log Handling System is designed as a complete system for your OS35 sawmill. It includes everything needed to install and operate all the included attachments: hydraulic log rests, log dog clamp, log turner, and front and back toe boards. The package even comes with new patent-pending steel cross bunks with added strength to support the hydraulic attachments. The pump, control station, hoses, cylinders, hydraulics equipment compatible cross bunks, brackets, hardware and all the attachments are included. Of course, you’ll need some basic tools and will have to provide fuel, lubricants, and hydraulic fluid.

When you add hydraulics to a portable sawmill, there's an initial learning period required to become proficient with the new features. The complexity of the learning curve may depend on your previous experience with sawmilling and hydraulic systems. While basic operations may be learned quickly, mastering the efficient use of hydraulic features to optimize various log handling techniques takes time and practice. However, most operators find that the benefits of reduced physical effort and increased productivity are worth the investment in learning how to use these new and powerful features.

Hydraulic systems introduce additional maintenance tasks, including checking hydraulic fluid levels, oiling the log turner chain, inspecting hoses and connections for leaks, replacing fluids and maintenance of the auxiliary engine at recommended intervals. Regular inspection and maintenance are important to ensure the hydraulic system operates efficiently whenever you are ready to start milling.