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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:32:42 PM EDT
Stihl MS 500i
6.7 HP of fuel injected poower 28" bar can go up to 36" 13.9 pounds Pretty damn good cutting saw. 
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:34:23 PM EDT
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Where'd you get it? How much?
Edit: Where if it was online, local retailer isn't really helpful to me. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:34:46 PM EDT
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Definitely got a fresh punch in your man card there. Nice. Very nice.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:36:40 PM EDT
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Nice!
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:37:36 PM EDT
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I've cut a lot of trees but never used over a 20" bar. That's a beast. I'm jealous.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:37:52 PM EDT
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Really can’t go wrong with stihl
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:37:58 PM EDT
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Probably could have fixed the old one with a seven dollar carb kit.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:39:43 PM EDT
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Nice saw!
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:42:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Probably could have fixed the old one with a seven dollar carb kit. Nope it was 22 year old Farm Boss that had a major melt down |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:43:50 PM EDT
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That sumbich will cut a fart right down the middle.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:44:38 PM EDT
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Well done!
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:45:25 PM EDT
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dammmm I didnt realize they were fuel injecting them these days
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:46:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where'd you get it? How much? Edit: Where if it was online, local retailer isn't really helpful to me. Bought it at a local dealer, not cheap but the Husquvarna 572XP was 2 pounds heavier and 5.8HP. The Stihl 462 was a couple ounces lighter and .7HP less. Cost $1219 plus tax. Easiest starting chainsaw I have ever used. It is the same power as the Stihl 661 we used at work, but 3 pounds lighter. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:48:12 PM EDT
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How much easier starting is it with the fuel injection? Expensive parts replacement if something happens down the road? Give us some thoughts on it.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:48:30 PM EDT
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I did want a wrap handle, i am use to those from work, but none available, and unknown when they will be.
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:54:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How much easier starting is it with the fuel injection? Expensive parts replacement if something happens down the road? Give us some thoughts on it. No saw parts are cheap, but the Stihl parts warehouse is about 15 mins from my local dealer. There is a "fuel primer" you pump up 8-10 times to build pressure in the fuel injection system. Use the decompression button and pull. Easier pulling than my old Farm Boss. When you shut it off the Fuel Injection pressure will stay for a few hours at least. Then an easy pull and it is running. Husquvarna may have less vibration but this beats the 660/661/460/362 easily. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:55:06 PM EDT
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Fancy
I’ll stick with my 460 magnum |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:55:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where'd you get it? How much? Edit: Where if it was online, local retailer isn't really helpful to me. BTW I did speak to Chainsaws Direct and Power Equipment Warehouse, both were going to charge sales tax. |
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Posted: 1/22/2021 11:58:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bought it at a local dealer, not cheap but the Husquvarna 572XP was 2 pounds heavier and 5.8HP. The Stihl 462 was a couple ounces lighter and .7HP less. Cost $1219 plus tax. Easiest starting chainsaw I have ever used. It is the same power as the Stihl 661 we used at work, but 3 pounds lighter. I'm gonna say Madsen's if you got it for that price. Got my 462 there before the 500 was out. Love that place, good people. Started with a 28" but quickly switched to a 32" after falling and limbing cedar all day.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:01:13 AM EDT
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Quoted: Stihl MS 500i 6.7 HP of fuel injected poower 28" bar can go up to 36" 13.9 pounds Pretty damn good cutting saw. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/308700/20210122_144752_1_-1792384.jpg I just brought a 261 home with a 20" bar for clean-up work. And you just went there with the 500i. That was my next step saw for the big stuff. The guy's eyes at the local Stihl dealer got big when we talked about it. Expecting more words on whether it's worth it for the injected saw. I've seen some good reviews; but is it all that? |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:02:56 AM EDT
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These saws have been used by Euro Trash wood cutters have been using them for the past 3-4 years, so hopefully the bugs have been worked out.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:06:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm gonna say Madsen's if you got it for that price. Got my 462 there before the 500 was out. Love that place, good people. Started with a 28" but quickly switched to a 32" after falling and limbing cedar all day. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154605/20200908_154148_resize_54_jpg-1792433.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/154605/20210118_163745_compress97_jpg-1792419.JPG NOT Madsen's, they did not even bother to come talk to me. I was fairly set on a Husky 572, but got pissed at ZERO customer service. Other dealer had this 500, I hemnned and hawed for a bit and bought this for an extra $160. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:09:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just brought a 261 home with a 20" bar for clean-up work. And you just went there with the 500i. That was my next step saw for the big stuff. The guy's eyes at the local Stihl dealer got big when we talked about it. Expecting more words on whether it's worth it for the injected saw. I've seen some good reviews; but is it all that? 261 is a great saw, my brother bought one for a dad several years back. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:09:14 AM EDT
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Gas hog from what I have been reading.
No way would I want fuel injection on a chainsaw in Bush Alaska. To many things to go wrong. Plus having to keep the fuel super clean is a pain. For $1200-$1300 i can buy quite a few regular saws. Or even hold my nose for one of the china copies. Also see husky is going the way of dealer only to tune some saws. 
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:13:17 AM EDT
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That is glorious OP. I just got a 362CM and I want a second, larger saw...500i is on my list. Hope you like it.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:14:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: NOT Madsen's, they did not even bother to come talk to me. I was fairly set on a Husky 572, but got pissed at ZERO customer service. Other dealer had this 500, I hemnned and hawed for a bit and bought this for an extra $160. Strange. I've always had good experiences with them but maybe I've been lucky. Needless to say they move a lot of saws there and typically can't be beat on price.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:26:43 AM EDT
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One day my 10/10s will die and I'll buy a Stihl but that day is still in the future.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:33:00 AM EDT
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Good looking saw, I'm still rocking an MS362 with a 25" and 20" bars.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:46:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Good looking saw, I'm still rocking an MS362 with a 25" and 20" bars. How does it do with a 25” bar? Skip chain? |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:54:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How does it do with a 25" bar? Skip chain? have a skip chain on my 28" Echo 800. it rip cuts very well (most cutting I do is slabbing logs) |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:57:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 261 is a great saw, my brother bought one for a dad several years back. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 1:00:16 AM EDT
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Hard to top a stihl. If I had to cut would fairly regularly, I’d have one. Got a great deal on a husqvarna 455 rancher some years back when they were phasing out and it is a nice saw that wil probably do me the rest of this life
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Posted: 1/23/2021 1:00:56 AM EDT
[#32]
That's nice. I primarily use a 372xp/395 at work
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Posted: 1/23/2021 1:03:50 AM EDT
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My buddy above the Curtis pole yard just 'borrowed' my favorite 461 last week, so I know I'm never going to see it again. I've been lusting after the 500i since they announced. With the loss of the 461, I can damn near justify it.
The ¾ wrap and Western cover are something I always liked (and are on my other saws including the lost 461), but your 500i is pretty attractive as is. I can't imagine a better bar choice, either (and I like the two Sugiharas I have on 261s). |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 1:04:17 AM EDT
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Power head is 13.9, or the whole setup?
That's awesome, though, and I bet you could go bigger than 36. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 1:05:28 AM EDT
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Nice
I went with the 462 due to the 500s newish status and possibilities of gremlins. Hope it serves you well! |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 1:15:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Power head is 13.9, or the whole setup? That's awesome, though, and I bet you could go bigger than 36. Powerhead |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 1:16:10 AM EDT
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That's pretty damn impressive to say the least! How close is the weight? My 372XP handles like a sack of rocks compared to my little Echo CS400. That's even with a 20" Sugi lightweight. Might be time to trade up. I just wish they offered the same technology for 60cc class. I'd buy that tomorrow.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 1:16:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How does it do with a 25” bar? Skip chain? I only have the 28" bar for now, only used the semi skip chain today, it cut damn nice. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 2:36:42 AM EDT
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I like the light weight of the 500i,but I have to say I am disappointed with its performance.
I run about a dozen Stihls in my company and the guys were nagging me for a 500i.We run a mix of ported 461's and stock 661's. The 500i doesn't have the balls of either a 461 with the muffler opened up or a stock 661. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 6:33:37 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/23/2021 6:59:14 AM EDT
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I’d like to try one of those someday. I have an equal, a McCulloch Sp81 and I bet it’s nearly matched in every category and capability except fuel consumption. Stopped making them in 76 or something
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Posted: 1/23/2021 7:06:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nope it was 22 year old Farm Boss that had a major melt down Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Probably could have fixed the old one with a seven dollar carb kit. Nope it was 22 year old Farm Boss that had a major melt down That is coincidental, I had a 22 year old 029 Farm Boss I couldn't get running (or keep running at high RPMs), finally took it to the dealer earlier this week and they told me the piston/cylinder is scared . I like your new saw |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 7:21:00 AM EDT
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Well now my 261cm might need a big brother.
Very nice saw! |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 7:25:47 AM EDT
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Nice. My old 031AV is getting tired, I was looking at a 360 to replace it.
I was expecting a 270 or 290 to be in the OP. 
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Posted: 1/23/2021 7:56:49 AM EDT
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Good choice.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 7:58:33 AM EDT
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That’s a darn nice saw! Sthil pro stuff is the best today. We have one of the fuel injected cutoff saws at work. I don’t know how old it is anymore but it gets used a lot and hard. Thing has very obviously better throttle response and power then our newer carbed saw. Gets hard starting when it’s hot and sitting in hot sun. I actually try and set it in the shade. My guess is fuel is being vaporized someplace and trapped. It did have a problem once and I opened it up to fix, seen a bunch of wires and electronics and let my employer take it to someone. It that was years of daily use covered in concrete and block dust. Thing is a beast.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 8:49:54 AM EDT
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Had one for a few months now. Been running 462’s since they came out, and I don’t even pick them up any more. It’s an amazing saw. Our keep 28’s and 36’s on them.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 9:04:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Probably could have fixed the old one with a seven dollar carb kit. I paid $12 and got the good kit |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 9:15:39 AM EDT
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Nice saw! Crazy how expensive they've gotten. My "big" saw is still a Pioneer 20" 1200A.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 10:45:48 AM EDT
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for back yard trimming and branch cutting I just picked up a Stihl MS171 for $199.
16in bar. for all the work I'll be doing it is a good co-tool with the Stihl Combi-tool pole saw. |
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