Chopsaws

MCS-28 Multi-head chopsaw

Upgrade your wood processing operation with the Go Fast MFG Multi-Head Chopsaw, engineered for precision, flexibility, and high-output performance. Featuring up to five cutting heads with 28" blades, each powered by a 10 HP electric motor, this system delivers clean, accurate cuts using pneumatic material clamps on material up to 6" wide, 10" tall, and 192" long. An advanced design with powered rollers, waste conveyors, and dedicated dust collection at each saw head supports efficient, continuous operation. Fully prewired, user-friendly controls make the system easy to run, while a wide range of customization options—including board tippers, rollcases, unscrambler systems, and additional waste conveyors.

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Overview

  • Designed for low levels of production
  • Engineered for ease of use & operator safety

machine details

Standard features

Manual Head Positioning
Powered Rollers
Remote Joystick & Hand Control Station
Pneumatic Material Clamps
Pneumatic Cant Roller

Blade Specifications

Blade:
28" Carbide Tipped
Power:
10HP 3 Phase (Standard)

Waste Evacuation

4” Dust Ports (400 CFM)
Waste Conveyor

dimensions

Length: 262"
Width: 89"
Height: 87-5/8"

frame & build

3" x 6" Steel Tubing
1-1/2" Blade Arbors & Bearings
Hardened Linear Bearing Shafts

safety

Belt & Blade Guards
Perimeter Safety Fencing
E-Stops

Board Capacities

10" Wide x 6" Tall Max Cross Section

Board Length Capacities

22" Minimum
No Max Length

Custom Reports

Custom Data Collection Reports
Accessible via HMI or Email

Communication

Interfaces with Go Fast Machinery
Supports Custom Add-On E-Stops, Buttons & Sensors

Optional VPN

Remote Access for Go Fast Engineering
Advanced Off-Site Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Live Troubleshooting Screen in HMI
Displays Faults & Sensor States
Quick Diagnostic Access.

Data Collection

Board Counts
Machine Hours
Production Reports

Adjustable Speed

3,000–7,000 Chain Lug Cycles Per Hour

Jam Prevention

Rotating Board Kick-Off Fingers
Catch Hooks for Doubled Boards
Thickness Limiter Bar
Seamless Conveyor Surface
Flat-Top Design Minimizes Angular Transitions

Infeed Chain

5-Strand 2060 Infeed
Evenly Spaced Cogs
UHMW Wear Strips

Guarding

See-Through Guarding
Quick-Access Doors
Optional E-Stop Door Interlock

Power

2HP Electric Motor

Construction

Welded Steel Frame
3/8" Thick Steel Plate Pit
3x2 Structural Steel Framing
1/4" Thick Steel Side Plates

Machine Options

Digital Read Out (DRO)
Blade Motor Upgrade: 15HP Motor
Length Capacities: Various lengths for different capacities

System Options

Automatic Feeder
Unscramblers
Round Tables
Take-Away Rollcase
Package Decks

waste Evacuation Options

Riser Waste Conveyor
Dump Hoppers
Flex Hose Kit

Number of Heads

2-5

other

Automatic Air System to Convert Into "NXL" Notcher
10HP Motor Single Phase (May Decrease Production Rates)
Caster Feet
Stringer Stacking Rack
Stand Alone Control Station

Power

1/3HP Electric Motor

Setup Process

Actuated Transition Plates
Toggle Switch to Air Cylinders

Chain

Dual 2060 Cogged Chain Strands

Transitions

Seamless UHMW Transitions
Smooth Transfer to Board Stackers

Note Subject to change

Compare Our Chopsaws

Quick comparison to help you select the right machine for your operation.

Machine name
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Automation level Partially Automated Manual (Standard) Manual
Material capacity Up to 10" Wide X 6" Tall Up to 12" Wide X 8" Tall Up to 6" Wide X 4" Tall
Power options 10HP 3-Phase Standard 7.5HP or 10HP 3-Phase Standard 5HP 3-Phase Standard