Had one for 18 months downunder cutting hardwood eucalypts for commercial firewood production. Only 1 complaint. We have a new 880 & 661c for slightly larger logs but the 500i is the favourite for falling dead stags due to being lighter. The complaint? We run 404 chain on the 880 & 661c. Bought a 100 ft roll of 404 chain from Stihl & the make & break tools to make our own chains. The 500i only runs 3/8th chain, you can’t buy a drive sprocket for the 500i to run 404 chain on it. 🙄😡👎 Stihl DONT make such a drive sprocket for the 500i. How stupid is that? It means we now have to buy another 100ft roll of 3/8th chain and make up all the chains for the 500i, instead of just running 404 chain on all 3 saws for simplicity / interoperability between all 3 saws for bar & chains. Someone needs to kick the Stihl engineers up the ass with a size 12 steel capped boot until their noses bleed! Been waiting 18 months & still cannot buy a 404 drive sprocket for the 500i from Stihl. Useless twats couldn’t organise a p!soup in a brewery. 🙄
Yep thats amazing! A 20year old saw & still good!! i used an 044 ,an estate saw around 20years ago too! Very popular & well respected back in the day!,Personally I've always been a husky fan,& i'm still running a 22year old 357xp- as i call the old stuff nuts & bolts saws! Will the new auto tunes/m tronics be as good?&last the time? Good to hear anybodys views!👍
I bought two 044s in the 1990s and used them hard logging in Montana. I still have both and they both start and run as they should. Neither saw was ever rebuilt or in a saw shop for repairs. The 044 is a great saw. I'm so disappointed with my new 500i.
What chain on the stihl 500i saw? Have you tried the x cut chain from HVA? Both .325 and 3/8 x cut chain are in my opinion much better than the chains from stihl, but this is my opinion.
Nothing wrong with the caps on the Stihls 🙄 Sure they had issues with first versions back in the day but of course a bloke in a “Husky” helmet couldn’t possibly get them to work🤣 Just don’t overfill the tank and you will have no issues. (Can’t compress liquid) The MS 500i doesn’t share any parts with the TS 500i. It is a brand new engine but it had loads of R&D with years of “real world” testing before release. Can’t wait for more saws to follow suit!
Yes well done! Keep with the Husky!, i have used the 500i & yes it is an awsome saw in big hardwoods too- but it hasnt changed my mind-Huskys are the best-ergonomics ,power & smoothness in my opinion.
I'm a husky guy but excited about the Stihl. THOSE STUPID FUEL AND OIL CAPS UGH!!!! I believe this is a total win; not For Stihl and a lose for Husky; but instead a total win for the end user! Great review great thoughts cheers mates!
Nice review maybe you could dump the techno pop tunes I'm American so I had to listen hard to understand the Brit lingo haha wonder how it's gonna hold up over two years or so
I've recently purchased a 500i and, while it does cut like a beast, I have a lot of trouble re-starting the saw after I've let it sit a few minutes after hard use. It will fire and die, fire and die, fire and die, and eventually start after ten pulls on the starter rope. I can't use something that won't start every time, like my old 044s. Any thoughts??
I appreciate your review, but you really didn’t cover much about the saw other than the pick up and the fuel caps. But I get the idea you guys really liked the saw all in all...
In Portugal the 572xp costs 760 euros and ms500i costs 1400 euros, I've worked with both, the difference in cutting is less than two seconds per cut. I will never give 640 euros for less than two seconds, it's completely absurd
In Portugal the 572xp costs 760 euros and ms500i costs 1400 euros, I've worked with both, the difference in cutting is less than two seconds per cut. I will never give 640 euros for less than two seconds, it's completely absurd
@@ivoalves7759 Em campanha da husqvarna no representante da husqvarna em Mangualde fica no distrito de Viseu Mas estive a informar-me no representante em Seia fica mais barato ainda 700 e pouco Se o senhor não sabe, esteja calado e não diga asneiras e informe se. E se quiser o comprovo lhe o preço
não digo asneiras nenhumas ate por que a motosserra em si custa mil euros mesmo no site da marca percorrendo algumas representastes pode chegar a 900 euros . agora a esse preco so mesmo a 372 xp e não e a mesma motossera. fica a dica
@@ivoalves7759 não fale do que não sabe o preço de tabela ou prateleira, não tem nada a hever com o preço de campanha, entendeu ou quer que lhe faça um desenho? O último 372xp que comprei custo me 600 euros Mas não vou insistir consigo porque é teimoso e vê-se que tem formação intelectual suficiente para entender+ se quer pagar preços altos é consigo, mais não posso fazer
@@dmc2537 primeiro não o tratei mal . Se e muito inteligente deve comer merda as colheres fiz lhe uma pergunta onde arranjava a esse preço. Se as mais barato ou coisa assim vasta ser amigo do fornecedor. Para arranjar a esse preço.. como você também muito inteligente dizer que a sthil custava 1400 euros quando não custa de catálogo nem sequer para o cliente . A mesma custou me 900 euros. Por isso não me venha cá vender banhas da cobra com os seu excesso de inteligência. Tenha uma boa tarde ..
Matthew Robson Two different companies one partner company that owns both of our check mate seems how you’re not even a Husqvarna certified technician like I am checkmate
poor Salotto !! Stihl is still privately owned by the Stihl family. You can’t show proof of what you are saying because it is false. No I’m a Stihl Gold Tech for over 10 years. Also I don’t play chess. Have a nice day champ👌
poor Salotto !! Oh and here’s my proof; en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stihl Husqvarna on the other hand or Husqvarna Group / Husqvarna AB has a majority investor owner called Investor AB which you can find here en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investor_AB Checkmate?? 🤫
Nice hearing from true pros like yourselves.👍
Had one for 18 months downunder cutting hardwood eucalypts for commercial firewood production.
Only 1 complaint.
We have a new 880 & 661c for slightly larger logs but the 500i is the favourite for falling dead stags due to being lighter.
The complaint?
We run 404 chain on the 880 & 661c.
Bought a 100 ft roll of 404 chain from Stihl & the make & break tools to make our own chains.
The 500i only runs 3/8th chain, you can’t buy a drive sprocket for the 500i to run 404 chain on it. 🙄😡👎
Stihl DONT make such a drive sprocket for the 500i.
How stupid is that?
It means we now have to buy another 100ft roll of 3/8th chain and make up all the chains for the 500i, instead of just running 404 chain on all 3 saws for simplicity / interoperability between all 3 saws for bar & chains.
Someone needs to kick the Stihl engineers up the ass with a size 12 steel capped boot until their noses bleed!
Been waiting 18 months & still cannot buy a 404 drive sprocket for the 500i from Stihl.
Useless twats couldn’t organise a p!soup in a brewery. 🙄
My 044 has the classic caps that screw in... no leaks or issues around 20 years later. I’m excited to get the 500i though. 👍👌
Yep thats amazing! A 20year old saw & still good!! i used an 044 ,an estate saw around 20years ago too! Very popular & well respected back in the day!,Personally I've always been a husky fan,& i'm still running a 22year old 357xp- as i call the old stuff nuts & bolts saws!
Will the new auto tunes/m tronics be as good?&last the time?
Good to hear anybodys views!👍
I bought two 044s in the 1990s and used them hard logging in Montana. I still have both and they both start and run as they should. Neither saw was ever rebuilt or in a saw shop for repairs. The 044 is a great saw. I'm so disappointed with my new 500i.
“I’m giving her all she’s got, captain!”
hahaha!! I think she's gonna bloooooo
Great on site review guys!! Really enjoyed it, and coming from guy's who use saws, thanks
It would be great for firewood. Even better with a 20 inch bar
Expecting delivery of 500i tomorrow!!
Have a look at the airfilter sealling desing. Tell us what you think?
What chain on the stihl 500i saw? Have you tried the x cut chain from HVA? Both .325 and 3/8 x cut chain are in my opinion much better than the chains from stihl, but this is my opinion.
Nothing wrong with the caps on the Stihls 🙄 Sure they had issues with first versions back in the day but of course a bloke in a “Husky” helmet couldn’t possibly get them to work🤣 Just don’t overfill the tank and you will have no issues. (Can’t compress liquid) The MS 500i doesn’t share any parts with the TS 500i. It is a brand new engine but it had loads of R&D with years of “real world” testing before release. Can’t wait for more saws to follow suit!
I think it's neat. But, for half the price I bought a 572 that is one second slower than the 500 in a 24 inch bar.
Yes well done! Keep with the Husky!, i have used the 500i & yes it is an awsome saw in big hardwoods too- but it hasnt changed my mind-Huskys are the best-ergonomics ,power & smoothness in my opinion.
I'm a husky guy but excited about the Stihl. THOSE STUPID FUEL AND OIL CAPS UGH!!!! I believe this is a total win; not For Stihl and a lose for Husky; but instead a total win for the end user! Great review great thoughts cheers mates!
Never had a problem with the caps myself! have had five saws with them :-)
@@timorum I run their 100RX weed wacker and always have issues with it. have to saw not a real fan of this caps
@@n3qdz A bit silly comparing a commercial chainsaw with a domestic line trimmer tho aye........
@@timorum EH it's a pro string trimmer, and besides, they use the same cap..
Yeah - STIHL! - get decent non-leaking fuel caps on your saws for goodness sake! - it’s not 1960’s anymore..! 😄👍
The caps on the cheaper saws are actually better than the ones on the pro saws, lmao
Love love Stihl ms 500i👍
Good job boys. I'm tossing up between this and the 661. I don't know if this helped but thanks.
Ms500i and 572husqvarna???Tnx...
Nice review. When will it be available in the US?
Nice review maybe you could dump the techno pop tunes I'm American so I had to listen hard to understand the Brit lingo haha wonder how it's gonna hold up over two years or so
pricey yer but when carbs play up, its not cheap
I want to see it cut hard wood with a 28 inch bar
give me a 500 in a carbon fiber suit
I've recently purchased a 500i and, while it does cut like a beast, I have a lot of trouble re-starting the saw after I've let it sit a few minutes after hard use. It will fire and die, fire and die, fire and die, and eventually start after ten pulls on the starter rope. I can't use something that won't start every time, like my old 044s. Any thoughts??
Let it idle for 15 - 30 seconds before turning it off
I did that. Sold the thing after four tanks of gas. @@hotpotatoz
I appreciate your review, but you really didn’t cover much about the saw other than the pick up and the fuel caps. But I get the idea you guys really liked the saw all in all...
You really enjoy patting that saw, don't you? 🤣
We loved patting the 500i LOL
Here in Australia the 572xp & ms500 are the same price hard times for husqvarna
In Portugal the 572xp costs 760 euros and ms500i costs 1400 euros, I've worked with both, the difference in cutting is less than two seconds per cut.
I will never give 640 euros for less than two seconds, it's completely absurd
@@dmc2537 Its the weight, use it all day and you will love it. 640euro extra for the right tool over its 2000 hour life is insignificant
@@timorum hahahahahaha
Why is it that European loggers try to make the butt ends of logs smaller? I don't understand.
we have to dress them as sawmill won't take them...
Probably a max butt diameter as they’re too big to roll through a debarker. That, and their tiny bars can’t do the job!😃
In Portugal the 572xp costs 760 euros and ms500i costs 1400 euros, I've worked with both, the difference in cutting is less than two seconds per cut.
I will never give 640 euros for less than two seconds, it's completely absurd
ades dizwe onde essa 572xp custa isso
@@ivoalves7759 Em campanha da husqvarna no representante da husqvarna em Mangualde fica no distrito de Viseu
Mas estive a informar-me no representante em Seia fica mais barato ainda 700 e pouco
Se o senhor não sabe, esteja calado e não diga asneiras e informe se.
E se quiser o comprovo lhe o preço
não digo asneiras nenhumas ate por que a motosserra em si custa mil euros mesmo no site da marca percorrendo algumas representastes pode chegar a 900 euros . agora a esse preco so mesmo a 372 xp e não e a mesma motossera. fica a dica
@@ivoalves7759 não fale do que não sabe o preço de tabela ou prateleira, não tem nada a hever com o preço de campanha, entendeu ou quer que lhe faça um desenho?
O último 372xp que comprei custo me 600 euros
Mas não vou insistir consigo porque é teimoso e vê-se que tem formação intelectual suficiente para entender+ se quer pagar preços altos é consigo, mais não posso fazer
@@dmc2537 primeiro não o tratei mal . Se e muito inteligente deve comer merda as colheres fiz lhe uma pergunta onde arranjava a esse preço. Se as mais barato ou coisa assim vasta ser amigo do fornecedor. Para arranjar a esse preço.. como você também muito inteligente dizer que a sthil custava 1400 euros quando não custa de catálogo nem sequer para o cliente . A mesma custou me 900 euros. Por isso não me venha cá vender banhas da cobra com os seu excesso de inteligência. Tenha uma boa tarde ..
Nice review boys!
Great but to expensive I think it’s only for pro working and only I prefer an echo cs 590 or 7310sx and still this is pro saw I think 60cc’s is enough
Cool video but the music sucks ... use the natural chainsaw noise would be way better
Good hands on review! I had to listen closely to understand ;-) - I am not a native English speaker :-D
what are you cutting/
?
Norway spruce
i want to have that chainsaw..
Save your money and go get one .
Who doesn't?!
think like most version 2 be better.
Why the music and it was not a good review at all I did not learn nothing from this I seen it cut one time when the music was playing
Casey Lewis how long did you watch it for???
Can't get past the awful music...
Bafta 500i
They’re both owned by the same company Google it
False... 🤥
Matthew Robson Two different companies one partner company that owns both of our check mate seems how you’re not even a Husqvarna certified technician like I am checkmate
poor Salotto !! Stihl is still privately owned by the Stihl family. You can’t show proof of what you are saying because it is false. No I’m a Stihl Gold Tech for over 10 years. Also I don’t play chess. Have a nice day champ👌
poor Salotto !! Oh and here’s my proof; en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stihl Husqvarna on the other hand or Husqvarna Group / Husqvarna AB has a majority investor owner called Investor AB which you can find here en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investor_AB Checkmate?? 🤫
Matthew Robson like I said that are both I won and funded by the same group of owners facts