@@ChainsawUsers That's hard one. I love them all. The 400 ported cuts as fast as the 500i. The 500i has more torque. For just plain bucking, 400 with a 20 inch light bar. Limbing can't beat my ported MS241c.
@@ChainsawUsers I'm still on the fence. The 500 has plenty of power for me. But, with that said, people suggest I port it. It is apparently amazing ported.
The fuel usage on ours was absolutely horrible at first but it did improve with run time, especially milling with it. We run a 36” with 404 full skip hex or a 42” with 3/8 full skip square (will convert to hex in time) or round semi chisel for milling. We also have a 32” 3/8 bar that does great with full comp but we run full skip because of our cutting conditions. We’re running the 36” 404 on it because the bar length fits my son better and 404 is a better fit for our cutting conditions. The 42” bar is tip heavy but fine with the other setups. No problem oiling when using good quality oil and the suspension has been upgraded. The 404 36” bar and the 32” 3/8 50 bar are both TsuMura lightweight bars. We’re running a WCS Bark Box for power and cooling, and an oil foam air filter. We noticed fines getting past the base of the HD2 air filter and then an improvement in cut times after installing the foam air filter. I believe it is because of the stock filter mount acts as an air restricter. It has a 3/4 wrap handle with the WCS clutch cover and three point dogs. The wrap handle makes it much easier to handle in our conditions and the WCS clutch cover clears the chips a lot faster and won’t clog up like the stock one did (rotten mushy oak), also directs chips away from the operator. The WCS three point dogs for grip and pivoting the saw during the cut. A 661CM would be a better fit for what we’re cutting but I didn’t want my son to have to deal with the extra weight in our hot humid weather and we can’t afford two large saws. The main go to saw is a 261CM or 241. The 261 is about 5 pounds lighter than the 500i and the 241 is about 7 pounds lighter. Both the 261 and 241 have foam oil air filters and WCS exhaust outlets added for a very noticeable improvement in cutting speed. Both have 3/8 full skip hex. Our cutting conditions are not typical and the way our saws are setup is so they work better in this environment. I strongly recommend against 404 chain unless it’s really necessary. The balance is about perfect with a 25” to 28” bar on the 500i. Bark Box does make a noticeable improvement in power with longer bars full skip square or hex in longer cuts, but it is very loud. Weather here is either very dry and dusty or wet and soggy here so we needed better air filtration. The stock air filters are much easier to clean and maintain. Half wrap handles and stock small clutch covers save a decent amount of weight and half wrap handles don’t get in the way with some cuts. The small stock clutch cover clears most chips just fine but doesn’t direct chip flow away from the operator as well.
Hi mate, Just on the comparison to the 660, the ones sold here in Australia were rated at 5.6KW @9,500rpm. Both the 500 and 660 have a max rpm of 13,500. They are right on the fuel usage with the 500i. If you’re running it at home it wont be an issue but, when running them all day when out some where they are extremely heavy on fuel. Much worse than the 660 and close to the 880.
The specs for the 500i say 10,000 rpm. I will be getting a tachometer soon so can check. Feels funny starting it just pump bulb 8 times and 1 pull that easy. Also they only quote Horsepower and not torque which is also very important for a chainsaw
@atvcampingadventures1728 I brought the 500i because it was $1999 in Australia $500 off the ms 400 is the same price and only 66cc saw MS500i is 79.2cc pro saw also ans so easy to start. All the Stilh saw are good the MS400 is a great saw. For same money I got the 500i. It's on special for the next few months here.
@@ChainsawUsers yeah big saws I’ve got as a retired forestry worker down here in Tasmania, I have five stilh saws but all 72cc and up just looking for something in that 60cc range and lighter I’ve also been looking at the 562 Husqvarna as well i have a couple of Husqvarna saws being the 372xp was one of my main saws hard to beat it to honest, but I do get your point I still would like a 500i just for the sake of it 😉👍 thanks for your reply mate 👍
Woww fantastic video,, when I saw this video,, now am planing to buy another one like that😊thank you Spanner man
Thanks for your comments
Nice!! I sold my MS462c a couple of years ago and bought the 500i. Great saw. My pro saws: MS241c, MS261C, MS400c, MS500i, All ported except the 500i.
What is you favourite saw and why
@@ChainsawUsers That's hard one. I love them all. The 400 ported cuts as fast as the 500i. The 500i has more torque. For just plain bucking, 400 with a 20 inch light bar. Limbing can't beat my ported MS241c.
Will you port the 500i ??
@@ChainsawUsers I'm still on the fence. The 500 has plenty of power for me. But, with that said, people suggest I port it. It is apparently amazing ported.
@@larasea741 My mate has a 500i and he put on a WCS Bark Box.
The fuel usage on ours was absolutely horrible at first but it did improve with run time, especially milling with it. We run a 36” with 404 full skip hex or a 42” with 3/8 full skip square (will convert to hex in time) or round semi chisel for milling. We also have a 32” 3/8 bar that does great with full comp but we run full skip because of our cutting conditions. We’re running the 36” 404 on it because the bar length fits my son better and 404 is a better fit for our cutting conditions. The 42” bar is tip heavy but fine with the other setups. No problem oiling when using good quality oil and the suspension has been upgraded. The 404 36” bar and the 32” 3/8 50 bar are both TsuMura lightweight bars.
We’re running a WCS Bark Box for power and cooling, and an oil foam air filter. We noticed fines getting past the base of the HD2 air filter and then an improvement in cut times after installing the foam air filter. I believe it is because of the stock filter mount acts as an air restricter. It has a 3/4 wrap handle with the WCS clutch cover and three point dogs. The wrap handle makes it much easier to handle in our conditions and the WCS clutch cover clears the chips a lot faster and won’t clog up like the stock one did (rotten mushy oak), also directs chips away from the operator. The WCS three point dogs for grip and pivoting the saw during the cut.
A 661CM would be a better fit for what we’re cutting but I didn’t want my son to have to deal with the extra weight in our hot humid weather and we can’t afford two large saws. The main go to saw is a 261CM or 241. The 261 is about 5 pounds lighter than the 500i and the 241 is about 7 pounds lighter. Both the 261 and 241 have foam oil air filters and WCS exhaust outlets added for a very noticeable improvement in cutting speed. Both have 3/8 full skip hex.
Our cutting conditions are not typical and the way our saws are setup is so they work better in this environment. I strongly recommend against 404 chain unless it’s really necessary. The balance is about perfect with a 25” to 28” bar on the 500i. Bark Box does make a noticeable improvement in power with longer bars full skip square or hex in longer cuts, but it is very loud. Weather here is either very dry and dusty or wet and soggy here so we needed better air filtration. The stock air filters are much easier to clean and maintain. Half wrap handles and stock small clutch covers save a decent amount of weight and half wrap handles don’t get in the way with some cuts. The small stock clutch cover clears most chips just fine but doesn’t direct chip flow away from the operator as well.
Did you punch the roll pin in or leave it on the oil adjustment
@@ChainsawUsers Pin is still in factory position and it does great with Amsoil Bar and Chain Oil.
@PurpleNovember what is the maximum bar you have run
@@ChainsawUsers 42”
Hi mate, Just on the comparison to the 660, the ones sold here in Australia were rated at 5.6KW @9,500rpm. Both the 500 and 660 have a max rpm of 13,500.
They are right on the fuel usage with the 500i. If you’re running it at home it wont be an issue but, when running them all day when out some where they are extremely heavy on fuel. Much worse than the 660 and close to the 880.
The specs for the 500i say 10,000 rpm. I will be getting a tachometer soon so can check. Feels funny starting it just pump bulb 8 times and 1 pull that easy. Also they only quote Horsepower and not torque which is also very important for a chainsaw
@elpolaco7654 as always you got the statistics thanks mate 👍 you will make a good researcher lol
@elpolaco7654 once again I appreciate your input mate
Congratulations mate for cutting firewood it should be fine 👍
At least it will make a good fire wood saw and starts easy
@@ChainsawUsers yes for sure 👍, I’m considering buying one myself or a 400 what’s your thoughts on the 400 mate ?
@atvcampingadventures1728 I brought the 500i because it was $1999 in Australia $500 off the ms 400 is the same price and only 66cc saw MS500i is 79.2cc pro saw also ans so easy to start. All the Stilh saw are good the MS400 is a great saw. For same money I got the 500i. It's on special for the next few months here.
@@ChainsawUsers yeah big saws I’ve got as a retired forestry worker down here in Tasmania, I have five stilh saws but all 72cc and up just looking for something in that 60cc range and lighter I’ve also been looking at the 562 Husqvarna as well i have a couple of Husqvarna saws being the 372xp was one of my main saws hard to beat it to honest, but I do get your point I still would like a 500i just for the sake of it 😉👍 thanks for your reply mate 👍
@atvcampingadventures1728 I still have my MS380 72cc saw. Thanks for your comments
Why are you using that narrow bar? Teeth are going to break more easily in your hardwoods.
Narrow bar ??? the saw came with the light 06 bar.
The bar is 0.063 gauge not narrow
.325" instead of ⅜@@ChainsawUsers