Africa XE 135 / XE 160 - Sawmill for heavy logs

Log band sawmill with extremely robust design

In Africa, machines need be more rugged. The woods are harder and heavier, and the trunks are thicker. This is why in 2005 we developed a sawmill with an extremely rugged design specifically for Africa: the Africa XE. The success of this model in Africa has also spread to other parts of the world. The XE is a popular choice for industrial roundwood processing, plant construction and as an additional machine for cutting extremely heavy timber.

A sawmill with impressive equipment options and a top notch price/performance ratio.

Two sizes are available: The XE 135 for logs up to 135 centimetres in diameter and the XE 160 for logs up to 160 centimetres. With a cutting width of 140 centimetres, the latter can cut, e.g. the tabletop of your new regulars’ table in a matter of minutes.

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Africa XE 135 / XE 160 Compact

Log diameter
XE 135 135×154 cm | XE 160 160×198 cm
Log lenght
from 0,7
Main engine
22 kW electric
32 kW electric (option)
Performance
36 fm/8 hours *
Gewicht
ab 5,6 t

* Longer on request
** Dependent on diameter of log and board dimensions, and number of helpers

Contact Praxis Video

I have specialized in timber and joinery wood for window and door production. I export the timber to all of Europe. I frequently use several SERRA sawmills simultaneously.
At the moment even an AFRICA SL160s in Gambia. I have been representing SERRA in Hungary for more than 15 years

Janos KantorHungary

The base frame

Massive 20 mm thick steel supports connect two 300 mm high I-beams and form the torsion-free foundation for extremely heavy logs. Stainless steel supports prevent blue staining of acidic wood species (e.g. oak and larch) The powered hydraulics position the heavy strongwood. These allow for quick and easy loading, rotating, shifting and clamping. Your optimal round timber feeder supplies your XE with fresh wood. The ejector, chain rotator (XE 135) and log clamp turner ensure that your clippings are placed on the lateral unwinder, from where they are transported, for example, on roller conveyors through circular resaws or band saws. Or they can be feed to the rear board by board where they are received by a conveyor belt with a board cleaning unit. Take advantage of the services offered by our project planning team and let us show you the many equipment options we offer, and which we would gladly combine with your ideas! Standard cutting length 6 m. Special lengths upon request.

The saw head

A massive professional saw head with variable blade tension, inclined saw head and all available extras. The blade tension is offset upwards by 70 cm (XE 135: 50 cm), space for the cuttings above on the saw blade. A clamping distance of 300 mm also allows the use of shorter saw blades for smaller log diameters. Hydraulic protective cover opening. 100 cm roll diameter for the XE 160 (XE 135: 80 cm). Sawblade width 150 mm (XE 135: 120/140 mm). High cutting precision.

Ease of use

Unlike the standard solution (similar to the Montana), we are offering various optional operating solutions that can increase your ease of use significantly. One available option is a standalone version, which is mechanically decoupled and only electrically and hydraulically connected to the sawmill. This prevents vibrations and shocks that may be transferred to the cockpit when loading and turning heavy logs. In addition, this can be comfortably integrated into a heated, self-built space behind the machine. We also offer an ergonomic V-Cockpit with a comfortable leather seat. Upon request this is available with vertical (+100 cm) and horizontal (+/- 50 cm) movement in order to maintain a clear overview even with the the thickest of logs. We call this version the “pulpit”. With the V-Cockpit, all functions and screens are arranged for easy access.

Optional equipment for Sawmills

Sawmills Modules & Equipment

Computerized controls

Modern Operators stands

Africa XE Detail

Technical Data

Capacities	XE 135	XE160
Log length*	from 0,7 m	from 0,7 m
Log diameter	135 cm	160 cm
Space above the sawblade	50 cm	70 cm
Space below the sawblade	112 cm	140 cm
Width of cut	99 cm	140 cm
Performance / 8H **	33 fm	40 fm
Main engine
	22 kW electric	32 kW electric
	32 kW electric (option)	45 kW electric (option)

Sawblades (Millimeter)
Width	120 oder 140	150
Thick	1,1	1,24
Length	5520 up to 6020	7110 up to 7605
Hydraulic equipment
Log Handling	hydraulisch	hydraulisch
(loading, turning, clamping…)
Sawhead advance	electric	electric
Height adjustments	electric	electric
Sawblade guidance	hydraulic	hydraulic
Precutter	yes	yes
Sawdust container	yes	yes
Digitale Anzeige	yes	yes
Computer	yes	yes
Automatic operation	yes	yes
Working measurements
Height	3,10 m	3,70 m
Width	3,50 m	3,50 m
Length*	as required	as required
Weight***	ca. 6 to	ca. 8 to

The manufacturer keeps the right of technical changes. All data is not guaranteed
* Longer on request
** Dependent on diameter of log and board dimensions, and number of helpers
*** dependent on outfitting options

Praxis Video

AFRICA XE 160

Serra Africa XE 160 en Guyane

SERRA Africa XE-160 cortando Shihuahuaco (Cumaru)

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