Stihl MS 500i Petrol Chainsaw

£1,400.00
  • Best power-to-weight ratio on the market (high power and comfortable operation)
  • Compensator (constant engine power)
  • STIHL ElastoStart (reduces shock when using starter handle)
  • Plunge guide (control and safety when plunge cutting)
  • Captive nuts (nuts can’t be lost when changing the cutting attachment)
  • Ematic chain lubrication system (higher volumes of oil can be delivered)

Product Description

The STIHL MS 500i has the best power to weight ratio in the forestry range and is designed for high-intensity arboriculture. This chainsaw is perfectly suited for long cutting sessions and will be ready to start in all weather conditions.

It is the world’s first petrol forestry chainsaw with injection technology, allowing it to achieve exceptionally high performance with very low displacement. The STIHL Injection technology uses sensors to measure temperature and air pressure to optimise fuel quantity and ignition timing, ensuring that the saw can always be started cleanly and ran smoothly. The technology also enhances the saw’s acceleration, meaning that it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in only 0.25 seconds.

Due to its lightweight construction and intelligent engine technology, the MS 500i offers the best power-to-weight ratio on the market. This allows you to fell, cut, and prune both faster and safer.

Also, the STIHL M-Tronic engine management system monitors and optimises performance based on both internal and external conditions, helping to supply constant power and easing start-up in all environments.

Similar to other STIHL saws, the MS 500i is easy to maintain and is highly reliable, allowing it to last a long time and saving you large amounts of money long-term.

Professional forestry chainsaws from STIHL are a dependable work partner that lead the market in their cutting-edge design and heavy-duty construction. That’s why this MS 500i features:

  • STIHL Injection technology (extremely high performance)
  • Best power-to-weight ratio on the market (high power and comfortable operation)
  • STIHL M-Tronic engine management system (optimised performance for all conditions)
  • An economical and low-emission STIHL 2-MIX engine
  • Advanced combustion technology (higher torque and lower fuel consumption)
  • HD2 filter with radial seal (traps very fine dust and is easy to clean)
  • Compensator (constant engine power)
  • STIHL ElastoStart (reduces shock when using starter handle)
  • Decompression valve (easy starting)
  • Plunge guide (control and safety when plunge cutting)
  • Optimised bumper spikes
  • Side chain tensioner (removes need to come into contact with the chain)
  • Captive nuts (nuts can’t be lost when changing the cutting attachment)
  • Anti-vibration system (improved comfort and reduced injury risk)
  • Ematic chain lubrication system (higher volumes of oil can be delivered)
  • Tool-free filler caps

Stihl injection (I)

STIHL injection technology enables the MS SOOi to achieve extremely high performance with extraordinarily low displacement and low weight. The saw uses innovative technology to achieve rapid acceleration from O to 100 km/h in an unbelievable 0.25 seconds. The powerful saw is ready to use right away. Sensors measure air pressure and internal and external temperature, and pass information on to the control unit. This can use the identifed values to determine the optimum fuel quantity and ignition timing.

Best power-to-weight ratio

Its revolutionary chainsaw engine technology, and resulting intelligent lightweight construction result in the best power-to-weight ratio on the market. The optimised design - with lightweight sprocket cover, more compact engine unit, flywheel with a low design height, and a reduced-weight crankshaft adapted to the low weight of the flywheel - makes work significantly more comfortable. The MS 5OOi is ideal for heavy timber felling, cutting into lengths, and pruning.

Decompression valve

The decompression valve is part of the easy starting system. The valve should be pressed before starting to reduce the compression pressure when starting, as well as reducing the effort needed to pull the starter rope. The decompression valve is semi-automatic; it must be pressed manually before starting, but then closes automatically.

Technical Specs

  • CO² 707 g/kWh
  • Item Weight 6.2 kg
  • Bar Length 50-63 cm
  • Displacement 79.2 cm
  • Sound Pressure Level 106 dB(A)
  • Vibration Value (Left/Right) 4.2/4 m/s2
  • EPA Certified Fuel Consumption 2.707 l/h

Features in depth

Stihl 2-mix engine

The Stihl 2-mix engine specially desgined for the new generation of hedge trimmer combines low consumption and emissions with low weight and excellent acceleration. There are also always sufficient power reserves for cutting thicker shrubs.

Anti-vibration system

Intense vibration at the handles of power tools can lead to long-term effects on blood vessels in the hands and arms. STIHL has therefore developed an effective anti-vibration system whereby the oscillations from the machine's engine are dampened which significantly reduces vibrations at the handles.

Side chain tensioner

You can tension the chain quickly with the easily accessible chain tensioner on the side of the machine.

Stihl ElastoStart

STIHL ElastoStart reduces the shock caused by the compression of the engine during starting. The compression shock is taken away from the user's joints and muscles through a spring or rubber element in the starter handle.

Tool free filler cap

Patented special filler caps for fuel and oil. These filler caps can be opened and closed again quickly and easily, without tools.

Plunge guide

Marking has been added to the fan housing to assist with plunge cuts. This ensures better directional control and safe use of the machine during plunge cutting.

Stihl MS 500i Petrol Chainsaw

£1,400.00
  • Best power-to-weight ratio on the market (high power and comfortable operation)
  • Compensator (constant engine power)
  • STIHL ElastoStart (reduces shock when using starter handle)
  • Plunge guide (control and safety when plunge cutting)
  • Captive nuts (nuts can’t be lost when changing the cutting attachment)
  • Ematic chain lubrication system (higher volumes of oil can be delivered)