STIHL MS 500i W petrol chainsaw with heated handle, 50 cm

Felling big timber or bucking dense hardwood and want power without the bulk? The STIHL MS 500i W delivers top-tier performance with a remarkably low power-to-weight ratio. Its electronically controlled fuel injection fires the saw to life quickly and keeps it pulling hard under load. The heated handle keeps your grip warm and secure when temperatures drop.

Day-to-day use stays simple: quick, reliable starting in any condition, lateral chain tensioning, a tool-free tank cap and an adjustable high-output oil pump. The improved bumper spikes and slim sprocket cover help the saw bite and clear chips efficiently.

Where it shines

• Felling and processing large-diameter conifers and hardwoods
• Fast, controlled limbing thanks to slim cover and guide edges
• Cold-weather forestry with the comfort of a heated handle
• Dusty sites where the HD2 filter keeps airflow clean

Why users choose it

• Fuel injection performance for instant response
• Class-leading power-to-weight to reduce fatigue
• Heated handle for warm, confident control
• STIHL Ematic cuts chain oil use by up to 50%

In the hands

Acceleration is immediate – from 0 to 100 km/h chain speed in 0.25 s – and the anti-vibration system keeps the saw composed in the cut. Lateral chain tensioning is fast and safe, and the captive nuts won’t get lost when you swap bars. The marked plunge guide helps with precise bore cuts.

Capacity and key specs

• Displacement: 79.2 cm³
• Power: 5 kW
• Guide bar length: 50 cm
• Chain pitch: 3/8"
• Groove width: 1.60 mm
• Dry weight (without bar/chain): 6.3 kg
• Sound pressure/power: 106 / 117 dB(A)
• Vibration left/right: 4.2 / 4.0 m/s²
• CO2: 706 g/kWh
• 0–100 km/h chain speed in 0.25 s

Advice from gardenmachineshop.com

Run a premium two-stroke oil mix and keep the HD2 filter clean – it maintains that sharp throttle response and protects the injection system in dusty conditions.

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