Pondering adding a 500i

[AndrewF]

I reckon you're all good with a 261 and 462 unless you really find that the 462 is too small and in which case you could go a 661, as others have said, as your third saw.
I agree with resisting the urge to just buy for the sake of it.

 

[farmguywithasaw]

I really like my 500i is all I’m going to say. Never ran a 462 however I have ran a 461 and have an 046. While they are fine saws my 500 smokes them especially on weight

 

[Pjohnson]

I really like my 500i is all I’m going to say. Never ran a 462 however I have ran a 461 and have an 046. While they are fine saws my 500 smokes them especially on weight

The 462 is lighter then the 500 .7 pounds if I remember right

 

[gthompson1245]

I would suggest 3 500i for a 3 saw plan

One with a 20” bar
One with a 25” bar
One with a 32” bar

 

[Lightning Performance]

I really like my 500i is all I’m going to say. Never ran a 462 however I have ran a 461 and have an 046. While they are fine saws my 500 smokes them especially on weight

Post the weights, please. Not sure what your smoking.

 

[Dennisthemenace]

On paper the 500 is real close to the 661in power but the 500 is lighter. Was looking at the 661 until I saw how close they were. No real world experience using them though.

661 is a lot stronger saw than a 500.

 

[Lawless]

According to Stihl…

462 = 13.2
500 = 13.9 (same weight as my 440)

I “want” a 500 but if I get ahold of myself and calm down I realize my 440 is all the “big” saw I need.

I need more “metal health” care with the smaller saws.
…have 241…250…261…362…391…

I did sell my 260 and 359 recently so I’m not an addict….right?…

 

[Bill G]

Post the weights, please. Not sure what your smoking.

The only time I weigh a saw is when it is boxed up and ready to ship UPS. Who the hell weighs a tool they are using......................just use it!

 

[lone wolf]

Looking for a two/three saw plan. Currently have a 261 w/18” bar and a 462 w/20” bar and 28” spare should any need arise. I am really liking the 500 but cant decide to add it with a 24” bar and sell the 462 or just add the 500 and call it a day For a three saw stable? Also have a little 150 for real small stuff.

So buy the 500I and see how things work out, cutting.

 

[farmguywithasaw]

The 462 is lighter then the 500 .7 pounds if I remember right

I never said the 462 was heavier

 

[farmguywithasaw]

Post the weights, please. Not sure what your smoking.

Don’t know don’t care. I notice a weight difference when I pick them up. The 500 is lighter and the have the same bar on them

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Save your money. Don’t get caught up in the consumer obsession of chasing instant gratification. You mention you have what you need and you already have a 3 saw plan that covers every eventuality, be content with that.

Well, you’re no fun…

 

[singinwoodwackr]

On paper the 500 is real close to the 661in power but the 500 is lighter. Was looking at the 661 until I saw how close they were. No real world experience using them though.

Totally different saws, imo. 661 has torque all day long with big bars…36, 42… the 500 will pull a 36 but it is not happy.

 

[Sierra_rider]

OP should just keep his 462 unless he wants a certain level of redundancy in his line up. When I was doing tree work, having redundancy is almost a requirement IMO, in case one saw goes down. Otherwise, there really isn't a very good reason...unless it's just CAD. In that case, definitely go add a 500i...if your heart is pulling for a 500i, you won't be happy until you have a 500i.

 

[Pjohnson]

I never said the 462 was heavier

Sorry I assumed the 461 and 462 were pretty much the same looks like they shaved a few ounces off the 462. At any rate the 500i sure is nice.

 

[OM617YOTA]

Well, you’re no fun…

But sensible!

I'm a homeowner firewood guy, bought my 500i because it's FUN. Wasn't practical. Saws I had already were just fine for my needs. Hell, the cost of the 500i would have bought years of wood.

But it's fun, makes me smile every time I use it, and I don't regret buying a ridiculous saw for my needs in the slightest.

 

[lone wolf]

Well, you’re no fun…

But he either has a lot of money or is poor!

 

[lone wolf]

But sensible!

I'm a homeowner firewood guy, bought my 500i because it's FUN. Wasn't practical. Saws I had already were just fine for my needs. Hell, the cost of the 500i would have bought a lot of wood.

But it's fun, makes me smile every time I use it, and I don't regret buying a ridiculous saw for my needs in the slightest.

Yes, they certainly are fun to run.

 

[angelo c]

3 saw plans are silly

30 saw plans work much better. Nobody has mentioned a polesaw or a 881 or a quality Japanese hand saw.

All y'all is giving bad advice. 3 saw plans is fer Euro peoples.
This is Murica. Go big or get a new phone. Dammit

 

[OM617YOTA]

If we're including hand saws, I have a Silky Katana and a pile of Coronas to add, too.

Edit: And a Milwaukee pole saw.