572xpg vs 500i

[av8or3]

I have always run a 28” bar on the 066. One time I put a 36” on to cut through this triple maple stump and for me it was scary. I was trying to cut a huge round to make a table out of and when it came time to cut thru (finally), the chain jumped off. It nicked my forearm and left a whelp on the front of the saw. Only paint missing on that saw happened that day when the chain jumped off. Haven’t used it since (the 36”) but left with a clear understanding what 36” of razor sharp chain moving a 13,500 rpm can/could do if released upon an unsuspecting soul.
The tabletop was not to be. The slab I cut curled up like a thick potato chip. Oh well.
I’m not sure how the 500i would do with the 36” bar. I might try it one day but I will be wrapped in protection when I do. It’s off being ported BTW.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Early 660 is the same saw as an 066 round top like I have. I don’t think the early ones were as choked up as the late 660’s but mine was still pretty small on exhaust outlet. I think the 066/early 660 and will be close to a 500i

 

[andyshine77]

Early 660 is the same saw as an 066 round top like I have. I don’t think the early ones were as choked up as the late 660’s but mine was still pretty small on exhaust outlet. I think the 066/early 660 and will be close to a 500i

The later 660's not only had a choked up exhaust, but really bad port timing. The 500i has better rpm and far better acceleration. In big wood I would say a good 660 will have more grunt, and we all know the 660 was a tank. Really just the fact we're trying to compare a 80cc saw to a 90 says a lot. But we really are talking about a saw in a smaller cc class. To me the closest saw I own to the 500i in size and power is the original 7900, the 390xp is just a bigger saw, power wise a stock 500i may take a 390.

We're splitting hairs, that's what we do. Fact is we have some nice modern saws to work with, and hopefully saws like the 500i will make other brands step up to the plate. Back in the mid 2000's make no mistake about it, the 7900 was eating into the pride of both Stihl and Husqvarna, even if they didn't consider Dolmar a real long term threat.

 

[Farmchuck]

That greatly depends on the vintage.

Model year 2002

 

[birddogtg]

Exactly. And for myself, they're zero Husky dealers near by. And when I mean near I'm taking under 200 or so miles. Whether or not I like to admit it, this is 100% Stihl country.

There’s a good Husky dealer in Newark,Ohio

 

[woodfarmer]

The price is definitely the kicker. 500i $1500 572xp $900 hmmm 661 $1200

 

[andyshine77]

There’s a good Husky dealer in Newark,Ohio

That's 159 miles away from me.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Got me a 572 yesterday, swapped on a 565 top cover filter setup, try and get it ported soon if I can get caught up on customer saws.

 

[2strkfn]

Prefer the low top 565 myself.

 

[MG2186]

That

Got me a 572 yesterday, swapped on a 565 top cover filter setup, try and get it ported soon if I can get caught up on customer saws.View attachment 264640

definitely looks better to me with the low top

 

[dustinwilt68]

Thanks guys, I have some pics with booth setups, good to have factory options.

 

[thinair]

The price is definitely the kicker. 500i $1500 572xp $900 hmmm 661 $1200

Prices are definitely a bit different up here, 500i $1500, 661 $1350 and 572 $1250 all in Canadian dollars...

 

[dustinwilt68]

Swapped on a orange clutch cover tonight, forgot I had a new one here

 

[Johnmn]

Swapped on a orange clutch cover tonight, forgot I had a new one hereView attachment 264714

Man the all orange sure looks good! I can't be the only one who thinks that's a better look.

 

[MG2186]

Man the all orange sure looks good! I can't be the only one who thinks that's a better look.

No you’re not! I agree completely! Whenever I get one I’ll be doing the same or dying it all black

 

[Johnmn]

No you’re not! I agree completely! Whenever I get one I’ll be doing the same or dying it all black

Black and red would be better yet!

 

[MG2186]

Black and red would be better yet!

For sure!

 

[Nighthunter]

I read the thread, but cant figure yay or nay, before I trade my wornout 462 on the 500i husqvarna dealer is a pig

 

[Red97]

If all works out as planned.

Monday

572, 500i, 462, 7310 all going on the dyno. Bone stock less than 1 tank through any.

 

[andyshine77]

If all works out as planned.

Monday

572, 500i, 462, 7310 all going on the dyno. Bone stock less than 1 tank through any.

I'll be looking forward to it! Thanks for all the work brother.