The Hud-Son Osar-428 is the same tried and true mill that the Oscar-328 was but packs a bigger punch with more horsepower, electric start and a longer engine warranty. It come completely assembled except for the track sections and has been tested in wood before it leaves our facility. You'll be cutting in a matter of an hour or so, not days of assembly. Made here in the USA. The 14 hp Subaru motor has electric start and manual recoil. This is very handy if your battery ever fails, you can still start your unit. It also has a one-inch crankshaft that will accept our heavy-duty Noram centrifugal clutch. This upgrade is the same clutch we use on our 14-35 hp motor and they have given flawless performance and durability. The Subaru 14 hp motor also carries a 5-year manufacturer's warranty.
The Oscar-428 has a 28" diameter log capacity and unlimited length capacity with optional track sections. The standard unit comes with two six-foot sections of track that will allow you to cut a 9 ½ foot log. Optional extra length track sections available. The Oscar-428 comes with a blade lubrication system that holds 2 1/2 gallons of blade lube. The blade lube is a simple mixture of dishwashing soap and water or windshield washer fluid if temperatures dip below freezing.
The cutting head feature 16" band wheels with polypropylene belting to increase band blade life and reduce vibration. The belting is custom made for us and has a "mushroom" shape to keep the blade centered on wheel and tracking correctly. The band wheels ride on a heavy-duty 1 ½" shaft supported by two pillow block bearings on each side of the wheel. This configuration distributes the pressure load evenly over the shaft to eliminate premature shaft or bearing failure. We believe so strongly in this we guarantee the main bearings and shafts for 6 YEARS!