Spoke with a professional logger who ran 462's and now switched to a 500i. He loves the 462 as a all around saw and the 500i as a pure production saw. He said that if the 500i is used for a lot of limbing and not run flat out the injector will gum up and the saw does not run properly. This does not happen with a 462. Overall, he prefers the 500i for straight production work.
That's one person's opinion. It doesn't mean that it's a fact. And you don't have first-hand knowledge of this. I own both. I have had zero problems with either saw in the six months of using them. One person's experience/opinion doesn't make it fact.
Well he's a logger not a mechanic. Sounds like a backyard science take with zero proof of what he's saying. Never seen or heard of any sort of injector issues or """gumming up""" on these, many with thousands of hours of work time. Lots of solenoid issues on the m-tronic carbs though, if ran with a bad fuel filter.
@@JeffGeorgalas the dealer that I purchased my 462 from agreed with the above statement. You had zero problems, that is great, keep on cutting, doing what is best for you.
You've got your facts wrong. The 462 IS NOT the lightest gas powered chainsaw out there BY FAR. What it DOES have is a great power to weight ratio. I could tell you at least five other Stihl gas powered saws that weigh less than the 462, but yet their power to weight ratios aren't as good as the 462's is.
Hey Jeff you got both saws was wondering what you would recommend in the two saws what is the 500i like compared to 462 in fuel consumption whats the vibration like in the handles I've seen some people comment saying the 500i has a little more vibration that the 462 what did you find them like is the 500i heavier than the 462 can you notice it when limbing is it harder to throw around im stuck on which saw to buy I think the 500i is $300 more than the 462 is it worth the extra money I've got a older stihl ms 660 I use with a 36 inch bar just sawing off fire wood in a racked saw horse I don't use it felling I find it's a heavy saw my old shoulders are much for wear at 51 years old do you think the 500i would be to big your opinion would be much appreciated.
@@dwaynedawe930 Hi, just giving my opinion as I've used both saws, If you don't have to use a bar over let's say 28inch the 462 would be the one I would buy, as it pulls easily up tt that size bar. If you're going to use longer bars, then 500i. The 462 is a little bit lighter and has awesome power with good fuel economy, in my opinion the best all-rounder.
@daveyboy6985 thanks Dave the 462 is what I'm going to go with im only running a 20 inch bar so I think the 462 would be a better saw for me thanks for the input my friend really appreciate it 👍👍
I've used both saws, and cutting regular not large logs , you won't be able to tell the difference in power. It's only going to large logs with a bigger bar the 500i will be better. But the 462 had better fuel economy as far as I could tell.
That just means that you only have a 462, and no first-hand experience with the 500i. Lots of people have opinions on something that they have no first-hand experience with.
I’m blessed to have both of these saws, with in the various aspects and applications each is valued. There is one unique aspect of the Stihl MS 462 which deserves mention, the narrow design of the 462 powerhead creates a comfortable and natural ergonomic feeling within the hands of most operators. If the budget only allows for the purchase of one of these two saws consider handing both saws at the dealership with the bar length appropriate for your needs. In my personal experience you will not good wrong with either.
One thing about the air sistem of the 462 it uses an "air injection" principle,and the 500i does not. If Stihl would use similar principles of air cleaning sistem from Husqvarna they would be at their peak .
Dont waste $1700 on a computerized saw that you can not work on! The chainsaw was perfected in the 90s. The dealers want you to buy computerized saws so that you have to run back to them cap in hand to fix it. I have a Stihl 044 that was made in the early 90s that has 5.4 hp at 14 pounds, and stil cuts and runs like a scalded ape. Thats not a huge leap in technology after over 30 years to get the non mtronic 462.
Both are good saws,but i like saws i can work myself. That being said,id either buy an echo or a farm and ranch stihl. I love stihls,but you can only cram so much crap into themithput making them impossible to work on.
@@CharlieNasty-cd5hu if it says 462R is a normal manual adjustable carb. If someone refers to it as a 462, odds are it’s an m-tronic. Ive never seen a dealer actually carry a 462-R usually they are special order. Of course that may just be my are.
Neither of you know what you're talking about. The "R" in a Stihl saw's description refers to a "wrap handle". The "R" has nothing to do with it's carburetor.
Spoke with a professional logger who ran 462's and now switched to a 500i. He loves the 462 as a all around saw and the 500i as a pure production saw. He said that if the 500i is used for a lot of limbing and not run flat out the injector will gum up and the saw does not run properly. This does not happen with a 462. Overall, he prefers the 500i for straight production work.
That's one person's opinion. It doesn't mean that it's a fact. And you don't have first-hand knowledge of this. I own both. I have had zero problems with either saw in the six months of using them. One person's experience/opinion doesn't make it fact.
Well he's a logger not a mechanic. Sounds like a backyard science take with zero proof of what he's saying. Never seen or heard of any sort of injector issues or """gumming up""" on these, many with thousands of hours of work time. Lots of solenoid issues on the m-tronic carbs though, if ran with a bad fuel filter.
Not trying to hate but whose using a 500i for limbing lol Id stick to my top handle or 261
@@JeffGeorgalas the dealer that I purchased my 462 from agreed with the above statement. You had zero problems, that is great, keep on cutting, doing what is best for you.
@@joedubray1065 totally agree.
I bought the MS462 and it performs flawlessly
I’ve been falling for 30yrs the 500i takes a little getting used to but it’s my go to saw now! I run a STIHL 32 light bar
Both are amazing saws but as a tree business owner and every tree business owner I know will have multiple MS460 series saws in their arsenal.
I have an 046, one of my favorite saws
You mean 462s they do t make 460s
@@JoshuaOverman460 and 461 are just the previous generations of the 462
@@ACDCRD460 was a different sized engine
You've got your facts wrong. The 462 IS NOT the lightest gas powered chainsaw out there BY FAR. What it DOES have is a great power to weight ratio. I could tell you at least five other Stihl gas powered saws that weigh less than the 462, but yet their power to weight ratios aren't as good as the 462's is.
Hey Jeff you got both saws was wondering what you would recommend in the two saws what is the 500i like compared to 462 in fuel consumption whats the vibration like in the handles I've seen some people comment saying the 500i has a little more vibration that the 462 what did you find them like is the 500i heavier than the 462 can you notice it when limbing is it harder to throw around im stuck on which saw to buy I think the 500i is $300 more than the 462 is it worth the extra money I've got a older stihl ms 660 I use with a 36 inch bar just sawing off fire wood in a racked saw horse I don't use it felling I find it's a heavy saw my old shoulders are much for wear at 51 years old do you think the 500i would be to big your opinion would be much appreciated.
@@dwaynedawe930 Hi, just giving my opinion as I've used both saws,
If you don't have to use a bar over let's say 28inch the 462 would be the one I would buy, as it pulls easily up tt that size bar.
If you're going to use longer bars, then 500i.
The 462 is a little bit lighter and has awesome power with good fuel economy, in my opinion the best all-rounder.
@daveyboy6985 thanks Dave the 462 is what I'm going to go with im only running a 20 inch bar so I think the 462 would be a better saw for me thanks for the input my friend really appreciate it 👍👍
For the cost of the 500i i just stick with 661 or the o88.. got 2 o66 that are almost 20 years old now that still kick ass.
I ran every chainsaw there is and I think the 500. I is the best hands-down.👍
I've used both saws, and cutting regular not large logs , you won't be able to tell the difference in power.
It's only going to large logs with a bigger bar the 500i will be better.
But the 462 had better fuel
economy as far as I could tell.
The orange and white one.
As a 500i owner it stuck fuel down. You need extra capacity. I love it
Stihl 462,…. Hands Down. Don’t have time for thee sensitive 500. " 🙏 "
That just means that you only have a 462, and no first-hand experience with the 500i. Lots of people have opinions on something that they have no first-hand experience with.
Love my 462cm! Awesome saw ,but I'm sure the 500i is awesome too.
I’m blessed to have both of these saws, with in the various aspects and applications each is valued. There is one unique aspect of the Stihl MS 462 which deserves mention, the narrow design of the 462 powerhead creates a comfortable and natural ergonomic feeling within the hands of most operators. If the budget only allows for the purchase of one of these two saws consider handing both saws at the dealership with the bar length appropriate for your needs. In my personal experience you will not good wrong with either.
One thing about the air sistem of the 462 it uses an "air injection" principle,and the 500i does not. If Stihl would use similar principles of air cleaning sistem from Husqvarna they would be at their peak .
MS 500i thanks
Both are awesome saws.
Does anyone know how much they consume fuel per hour or 1 Kw?
The 500i goes through fuel fast and oil and you hedge to use 93v octane they say.
From my experince on a 462 when the dogs tuch the log it will BOG within the first 3 nichers or I have a hungry chain.
Dont waste $1700 on a computerized saw that you can not work on! The chainsaw was perfected in the 90s. The dealers want you to buy computerized saws so that you have to run back to them cap in hand to fix it. I have a Stihl 044 that was made in the early 90s that has 5.4 hp at 14 pounds, and stil cuts and runs like a scalded ape. Thats not a huge leap in technology after over 30 years to get the non mtronic 462.
Both are good saws,but i like saws i can work myself. That being said,id either buy an echo or a farm and ranch stihl. I love stihls,but you can only cram so much crap into themithput making them impossible to work on.
The 462 is an electronic carb.
No, it's not. The ms462 has a regular adjustable carb. The ms462cm has the electronic carb
@@CharlieNasty-cd5hu if it says 462R is a normal manual adjustable carb. If someone refers to it as a 462, odds are it’s an m-tronic. Ive never seen a dealer actually carry a 462-R usually they are special order. Of course that may just be my are.
Neither of you know what you're talking about. The "R" in a Stihl saw's description refers to a "wrap handle". The "R" has nothing to do with it's carburetor.
@@JeffGeorgalaswrap and larger dawgs , side cover goes all the way down as well
@@JeffGeorgalasit actually means “ rescue “
Ok video but the computer generated voice ruined it.
462 is better, i wasn't impressed with the 500i at all, it's all top end and not a lot of torque
A I sucks. Can't people talk anymore? CORRECTLY!