The MS500i chainsaw from STIHL is a ground-breaking innovation, being the world’s first chainsaw featuring electronically controlled fuel injection. Its agile and performance-optimized engine ensures rapid acceleration. With a highly successful lightweight design, this tool achieves an exceptional power-to-weight ratio of 1.24 kg/kW, making it an ideal solution for professionally harvesting large timber.
The MS 500i stands out for its user-friendly start-up sequence and excellent starting behaviour under various usage conditions. Sensory fuel metering ensures that the mixture is precisely adapted to the oxygen content of the air. Similar to the MS 462, this chainsaw can be easily manoeuvred and, thanks to its new bumper spikes and sprocket cover, can be guided with precision close to tree trunks.
Please note that the exterior design of STIHL guide bars may undergo changes, while the technical specifications remain consistent.
This pioneering chainsaw is the first worldwide with an electronic fuel injection system, making it perfect for hardwood work. It boasts easy starting and operation, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 0.25 seconds, making it the market leader in power-to-weight ratio.
Technical data
Displacement cM 79.2
Power output kW/bhp 5/6.8
Weight kg 1) 6.2
System weight kg 2) 7.47 / 7.78
Power-to-weight ratio kg/kW 1.2
Sound pressure level dB(A) 3) 106
Sound power level dB(A) 3) 119
Vibration values left/right m/s 4) 4.2/4
Oil pump Adjustable
Tank volume l 0.78
Chain pitch 3/8″
Chain tensioning Side chain tensioner
Sprocket – number of teeth 7
Filter Cartridge filter HD2
Bumper spike Steel spike
Cylinder 4 channel / chrome
Oil tank volume cm3 325
Sprocket Rim sprocket
Anti vibration system Full AV-System
Filler cap Tool-free tank cap
EPA Certified fuel consumption l/h 2.707
CO2 g/kWh 707
Handle type Standard grip
Speed at maximum power Um 10.000
EPA Certified fuel consumption glh 0.715
