Stihl MS 500i - Fuel Injected Firewood

[@SG-ed3nl]

Just a couple things from my Stihl dealer based on comments you made. He said to prime it every time you start even if it has just been a couple minutes. And to let it run on idle for a minute or two before cutting with it because it gets hot quick when you’re running it and the piston can expand quick if its not properly warmed up and can wreck the cylinder. You might verify those things but thought I would pass them along. Nice job on the video.

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Don't let the video editing fool you, I made sure to let her warm up before sinking her into some wood at full throttle. Will make sure to prime her every time from here on out. Thank you for the info and thank you for watching my man!

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I just checked them 500 s out the other day at the logging expo up here in Maine . Think im gona have to add one of the bad boys to the wood yard .

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Once you try it it's over! I can't imagine anyone running this saw and thinking "this is not the saw for me."

[@uncleslam375]

Wow that thing looks like it really has some power. I wish I could get my hands on one to try before I buy like you did.

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Slam, what you've gotta do is convince a friend that he needs this saw.

[@uncleslam375]

@@ForestHogOutdoors great idea, I've got just the friend.

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Now you're thinking.

[@mtnviewtow88]

certin type's of hard wood will through spark's 500i has alot of rpm's been running 2 of them for 2 yrs great saw!

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Love to hear it. I've noticed a few sparks here and there when using this saw. Makes my heart skip a beat every time lol

[@shawngriffin3107]

That saw sounds like my Honda 450 going around the track at Area 51 on 4th of July weekend !

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Running this saw feels just like hitting the big air @ Area 51...without wearing any shoes.

[@nicksansalone8793]

Good equipment is only as good as the operator! Nice work!!

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Thanks Nick, we've gotta get back to the ole axe and maul wood splitting days this summer.

[@nicksansalone8793]

Big fan of the splitting maul but always better to work smarter not harder!

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Facts!

[@EverythingElliott]

That saw is a UNIT!

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

It did not disappoint. Hold on tight.

[@patrickjoy9551]

I just got one of these and yeah its has instant response. Yes it will ruin you for other saws 🤣. I dont know if it actually has "more" power than other saws in its cc class but it gives all it has immediately. Making "feel" more powerful. For me its the power to weight ratio. There are more powerful saws but they are much heavier and larger displacement. The only negative I can say is it does love fuel. Its a thirsty beast. As the saying goes there is no such thing as a free lunch. That instant power comes at a cost of more fuel consumption. With all that it is still as close to perfection for what I use a saw for as you can get. Its a great saw.

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

You ain't kidding man, instant! Can carry this thing around all day without getting tired, its just the extra tank of fuel that gets heavy haha

[@scottfoster2487]

Put a Egan bark box on it and it will wake it up a lot. Run the oiler wide open to save the bar.

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Thanks Scott, I always run my oilers maxed out. I'll take a look at that bark box.

[@kangchainsawVideoWoodworking]

wish i had the same chainsaw you use 😅😅

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

What saw are you running my friend?

[@brandonhoad9033]

That's a small sycamore. Got one here that's 13+ft circumference. Another from the same base is 11ish

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

If you've got a sycamore that big I'm not sure even this saw would be enough to get through it.

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

Want one

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Taz you need one.

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

Yeah there expensive like $2450 in Aus but it looks like my kind of saw on the list. 👍

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

@@jesusblessthesecommentsamen I wouldn't recommend trying it unless you are prepared to buy it man. I was sold in the first minute.

[@waynebabin3646]

you should always warm up your saw certainly when fresh. i heard you say it slowed down cause of the bar not really you were dawging a little to hard if your gonna dawg get a v8 chainsaw you have to give the saw a chance i noticed when the saw was cutting on its own there was no bogging guys who dog to much are really labouring there saw and cutting slower nice saw good luck cheers

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip Wayne. I do let the saw warm up upon starting I just edited it out in this video. As for dogging the saw, it was my first time running it so I wanted to see how much pressure it can take before she started bogging down. Gotta know the limits you know what I mean. Thanks for watching.

[@benjaminleslie3155]

Worlds first *electronic* fuel injected chainsaw

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

My apologies good sir.

[@jasmadi5717]

Berapa harga sampai alamat pak Bos.

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

I don't speak Malay but I think you're asking how much these cost. The 500i is about $1600. Thanks for watching

[@lesliebeckner9640]

God bless all Jesus saves just ask him

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Amen to that brother!

[@jarrod1687]

Makes my 231 look like a toy

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

It was unbelievably eye opening. I haven't picked up my 311 since. I recommend you don't try one unless you want to buy one haha.

[@mranonymous7713]

@@ForestHogOutdoors i 1000% agree. i recently upgraded from a ms170 to a rancher 455 and now i never touch the saw unless i get stuck. my new one is childs play obviously to the 500 or 592 xp which i would like to get one of those saws one day. but as you said "never try a bigger saw unless you wanna buy one".

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

@@mranonymous7713 < This guy gets it. My poor 311 may never see the light of day again.

[@mranonymous7713]

@@ForestHogOutdoors comes with the territory of buying a better saw. the 311 is no slouch in it's own right though

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

@@mranonymous7713 that's what I thought...until i tried to 500i

[@jamesdra]

I think this thing just ruined me and I don’t even own a chainsaw

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

I've got a couple extra laying around with your name on them.

[@leonardryan8723]

Probably cut off a wire nail , if it in a back yard . 😮

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Never did figure out what was in there. Maybe I'll find it when I slap that round on the vertical splitter next week.

[@wingwhacker7500]

Run a magnet over it.

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Never thought of that. Thanks for the tip my man.

[@jasongarrett1390]

You would have been better off with the 400c

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

You think so? I may go and try it out next.

[@jasongarrett1390]

@ForestHogOutdoors honestly, besides the 400 really you should try a husqvarna 550xp mark 2. Honestly if you used that saw you wouldn't need much else. It'll cut 95% of anything you need cut.

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

@@jasongarrett1390 I'll keep my eye out for one buddy. Thank you for the tip.

[@tyharland1906]

I had a 400, they don't even come close to the power as a 500 in my opinion, what's a pound or 2 at the end of the day?

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

I'm happy with the 500 over the 400.

[@qdogbenson3112]

It's sad you feel the need to explain a bar that is not pristine😕

[@ForestHogOutdoors]

Dude the world we live in my dude!