You own a wooded plot of land and you dream of building:
- A home for your children
- A garage
- A shed
Why pay for wood when your land is full of trees? Don’t lose your trees by burning or giving them away: use them with a Vallée mobile sawmill to process your logs directly on site, for all your personal and recreational projects.
1. Assess your wooded area
Before we begin, it is important to:
- Identify the most suitable wood species: spruce/pine for walls and structure, maple/oak for floors and finishes
- Count the accessible trees and approximately measure their diameter and height.
- Prepare a stable location to set up the sawmill and arrange the logs
- Decide whether you move the sawmill to the trees or use the Valley Express to bring the logs to the machine
2. Choose the appropriate mobile sawmill
- Big Red: ideal for large logs and large-scale projects such as a house or garage
- Little Blue: flexible and easy to handle, perfect for a garage or shed
- Yellowstone: affordable and compact for small recreational projects
All these sawmills:
- Can be pulled by an ATV for difficult access
- Some models are road-transportable
- They feature the One-Step-Go system for quick engine and blade starting
Products by category
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BIG RED
Price range: $14,799.00 through $20,474.00 -
BIG RED XP
Price range: $16,899.00 through $21,024.00 -
GREEN MONSTER
Price range: $18,924.00 through $26,124.00 -
GREEN MONSTER WIDE
Price range: $21,999.00 through $27,149.00 -
LITTLE BLUE
Price range: $11,299.00 through $20,874.00 -
REBEL
Price range: $10,199.00 through $11,399.00 -
STONE
$7,999.00
3. Project-based estimation
Table 1: Number of trees, species and planks required
| Project | Surface | Number of boards: 2×4 | Spruce/pine trees | Maple/oak trees | Total trees | Suggested sawmill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedroom house | 50–60 m² | 2 000 | 100 | 50 | 150 | Big Red / Little Blue |
| Garage | 20–30 m² | 500–600 | 25 | 10 | 35 | Little Blue |
| Shed / Shelter | 10–15 m² | 200–250 | 10–15 | 5 | 15–20 | Stone Family / Little Blue |
Table 2: Sawing time and operating cost
| Project | Sawing time (h) | Essence | Lubricant | Wear/maintenance | Total operation cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedroom house | 600 | 1 800 $ | 450 $ | 1 350 $ | 3 600 $ |
| Garage | 180 | 540 $ | 135 $ | 405 $ | 1 080 $ |
| Shed | 70 | 210 $ | 52,50 $ | 157,50 $ | 420 $ |
Estimated cost: gasoline = $3/hr, lubricant = $0.75/hr, wear/maintenance = $2.25/hr
Table 3: Wood savings and return on investment
| Project | 2×4 board | Species distribution | Average value / board | Total wood value | Net savings (value – operating cost) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedroom house | 2 000 | 50% spruce / 50% maple | 6 $ | 12 000 $ | 8 400 $ |
| Garage | 500–600 | 50/50 | 6 $ | 3 000–3 600 $ | 1 920–2 520 $ |
| Shed | 200–250 | 50/50 | 6 $ | 1 200–1 500 $ | 780–1 080 $ |
These figures only include the wood you use for your projects and may be increased if you saw for neighbors or rent the machine.
4. Safety and practical advice
- Always wear gloves, safety glasses and boots
- Stabilize the machine before sawing
- Arrange the logs and planks to avoid accidents
- Use the Vallée Express to move logs in difficult terrain
5. Why use your wood?
- Save on the cost of materials
- Transforming your woodland into a tangible resource for your family
- Create personalized and sustainable projects
- Enjoy a recreational and enriching activity
6. Call-to-action
- Discover our sawmills and the Vallée Express
- Plan your project and start processing your wood on site
- Contact us for personalized advice and quotes