The chainsaw of the future

[Bayhales]

Game changer!

[sarronward]

I’d like to know how they hit a fuel pump and injector to weigh so much less than a carb! One that’s are capable of producing the pressure needed to run!

[sarronward]

And how the engine is lubricated if it’s direct injection ???

 

[Wonky]

 

I would have thought if it’s fuel is injeced in to the crank, this wouldn’t need to much pressure if the piston was in the right position  and the 2stroke mix would lube all the parts needing lubing

[STIHL GB]

Morning,

 

Thanks for all the positive comments on the new saw - it's a really exciting launch for us.

 

We've had injection technology on our TS 500i cut off saw which was launched around 6 years ago. STIHL's fuel injection injects the correct amount of fuel into the crankcase in sync with the engine cycle and the mix is ignited at the optimal moment. This video shows it in action (injection cycle from 43 seconds.)

 

As Steve mentioned at the top of this thread, a preview of the saw will be at the Arb show at Westonbirt, alongside the new MS 462 C-M.  Pop along to the stand to have a look.

 

The MS 500i hasn't been priced yet but will be in the new STIHL catalogue from February 2019.

 

Thanks

 

Paul

 

[daltontrees]

Personally I'd be happy if I never saw a carb again. I hope they fit plastic fuel lines too. Get rid of everything made of rubber that's in contact with fuel. I'd pay extra for a saw that didn't need carb overhaul every few years.

 

Then it's next step, turbo saw, use the engine to inject the fuel faster and faster and faster.... weight of a silky, power of a 880, pull cord like a party-popper. That kind of thing.

[THtreeservices]

900-1000, i would expect.

[Steve Bullman]

3 minutes ago, THtreeservices said:

900-1000, i would expect.

mmmmmmm

 

461 RRP £869 + vat

661 RRP £1001 + vat

 

I'm going to hazard a guess at £1039 + vat

[THtreeservices]

1 minute ago, Steve Bullman said:

mmmmmmm

 

461 RRP £869 + vat

661 RRP £1001 + vat

 

I'm going to hazard a guess at £1039 + vat

Id agree, i left out the vat. Id get the 66 on a 25 inch bar for the same money?.

 

[Steve Bullman]

I’d go for the 550 personally, if it truly cuts like a 661 then it’s basically replaced the 461 and 661 at the same time