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Forestry Felling - 572xp or 500i?

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Evening all,

 

I'm looking for thoughts on 500i vs 572xp.  I need to replace the 572 and not sure what to go with.  572 is a saw I like, it's cheaper and I've got plenty spares, but I can't seem to find anyone who's got one to sell.  500i is more expensive, thirsty, no spares but I can pick one up tomorrow.  Each therefore has advantages and disadvantages.  Looking for peoples thoughts as to each saw as I could always wait a while for a 572.

 

Thanks in advance.

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Spruce Pirate
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Thanks for all the replies.   First off, I've already ruled out a 462 from Stihl, it's an OK saw, but it doesn't perform as well as the 572 in my opinion.  I had an extended demo of one a wh

outinthewood
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When I got my 500i it was all the rage to compare it with the 572 which of course is a silly thing with the almost 10cc difference ! I said at the time I still found  my 572 the better saw for da

Brushcutter
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Both are different saws. The 500i is nearly 10cc bigger in displacement hence the need for extra fuel. Plus side of the 500 is the power and that it is constant. The downside of this is if you fell lo

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56 minutes ago, Spruce Pirate said:

Evening all,

 

I'm looking for thoughts on 500i vs 572xp.  I need to replace the 572 and not sure what to go with.  572 is a saw I like, it's cheaper and I've got plenty spares, but I can't seem to find anyone who's got one to sell.  500i is more expensive, thirsty, no spares but I can pick one up tomorrow.  Each therefore has advantages and disadvantages.  Looking for peoples thoughts as to each saw as I could always wait a while for a 572.

 

Thanks in advance.

Seems you have answered your own question really .....

htb Grand Master

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Depends if you fancy carrying two combi cans into the woods. 500i cuts like stink but likes a drink.

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3 hours ago, Spruce Pirate said:

Evening all,

 

I'm looking for thoughts on 500i vs 572xp.  I need to replace the 572 and not sure what to go with.  572 is a saw I like, it's cheaper and I've got plenty spares, but I can't seem to find anyone who's got one to sell.  500i is more expensive, thirsty, no spares but I can pick one up tomorrow.  Each therefore has advantages and disadvantages.  Looking for peoples thoughts as to each saw as I could always wait a while for a 572.

 

Thanks in advance.

Where can you get a 500i from? Been on the waiting list for one for months. 

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