Value of a lumber mate 2000

Tommy 67 · Dec 18, 2015

Hello, I'm Tom and kinda new here. I'm actively looking for a used sawmill to try and maybe get more for my money than buying new. My friend just bought a house and the guy who sold it to him is also selling a 2005 lumber mate 2000. I know it has an engine upgrade and some blades but that's about it. He wants $5000 which seems pretty steep to me. I'd be grateful for any thoughts. It's located in northwest Indiana.

Sawyer Rob · Dec 18, 2015

All I will comment on is, the 2000 is still one of, if not the BEST manual of it's size, ever made!

IF "I" ever see a good deal on a used one, I'm going to buy it and put it right next to the one that I already have! lol

SR

Tommy 67 · Dec 19, 2015

I've only ever heard good things about them but that's quite an endorsement! If he was asking more like 3-4000 range I'd be all over it. I'm hesitant at 5k with it being ten years old.I think he paid around 6k. It IS close to me and I don't see many for sale. Hemming and hawing lol

Sawyer Rob · Dec 19, 2015

It's NOT like a car, 10 yrs old doesn't mean much. It's the shape it's in that counts, and if it hasn't been beat on, it will be a reliable mill that will last a long long time! Sounds like you don't have to go too far to get it too!

Mine just keeps on, keeping on,