This page is about the Montgomery FR series Sawmill Equipment
The FR series is the original basis of design since Montgomery had patented them. Based on the original concept, improvements have constantly been added to bring this Montgomery carriage into an accurate High Production Mill
Montgomery FR Series
FR Description
3 dog air carriage shown
The Montgomery FR series carriage is based from the original patented design. Standard openings from 36″ to 44″. Standard carriage lengths of 10ft, 15ft, and 20ft, or any custom length. Available in Air, or hydraulic dogs and setwork drive. Designed for a traditional setup of ways & track, husk, and sawcab, any component can be added or subtracted to your price to make a complete customized perfect fit for your sawmill, and your wallet.
Openings for the FR Series Carriages & Sawmills
Opening
Find out all the size specific dimensions for the FR36 Carriages and mills
Opening
Find out all the size specific dimensions for the FR40 Carriages and mills
Opening
Find out all the size specific dimensions for the FR44 Carriages and mills
- Features
- Options
- Mill Specs
- All Steel 3/8" tubular carriage frame
- Reversible , replaceable wear plates
- Ratchet style cable tighteners
- 0-4" variable full knee tapers
- 8 cam style setworks
- Individual dog cut-outs
- Electrical & Mechanical safety limits
- Easy read 24" dial
- Wrap around knee hold down guides
- Double tapered roller bearings in wheels
- Auto mist oiling of wear points and surfaces
- Air, Hydraulic, or electric setwork drives
- Setwork drive motors 3HP to 7-1/2HP
- HD 10" wheels
- Cant turner kickers
- Taper limits
- Computer Setworks
- Air, or Hydraulic dogging
- Hammer (log) dogs
| FR Mill Specifications | Openings | Available Options | ||
| Carriage Opening | 36 | 40 | 44 | |
| Standard Carriage Lengths | 10. 15. 20 | 10. 15. 20 | 10. 15. 20 | up to 30ft |
| Deluxe Husk Mandrel Length | up to 12ft | up to 12ft | up to 12ft | |
| Dogs Opening | 22" | 22" | 22" | |
| Dogs Retracted | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | |
| Dogs Extended | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | |
| Mandrel Diameter | 2 15/16 | 2 15/16 | 2 15/16 | |
| Mandrel Collar | 8" | 8" | 8" | |
| Sill to Top of Tailor | 22 3/4 | 22 3/4 | 23 3/4 | Custom |
| Overall Height | 88 1/2 | 88 1/2 | 88 1/2 | |
| Wheels | 8" | 8" | 10" | 8" or 10" |
| Approx Weight 15ft 4 dog | 5,250lbs | 5,450lbs | 5,650lbs | Custom |
| Track Centers | 34 5/8 | 38 5/8 | 44 1/4 | |
| Overall Width (no Mandrel) | 136 1/8 | 140 1/8 | 145 3/4 | Custom |
| Carriage Height | 17" | 17" | 18" | Option |
| Max Open Carriage Width | 74 1/2 | 78 1/2 | 82 3/4 | |
| Overall Carriage Width | 61 1/2 | 65 1/2 | 69 3/4 | |
| Min Distance Saw to Wall | 92" | 96" | 101" | Custom |