Husqvarna 592xp vs Stihl ms500i - Saw Off Fun

Filmed in January, 2021.
We have a prototype Husqvarna 5??, which at this juncture no one knew what the displacement was. Or the model designation. Also, we have one of the early prototype 5ooi Max-Flow rain covers.
So, lots of R&D testing in this "strip".
Providing a little history -
My buddy Dave in Ireland had sent me his 5ooi late in February of 2020. While "checking under the hood", I had immediately noticed all the debris that made it past the HD2. I called my other buddy Joseph, Mr. Holeshot, or Mr. Max-Flow for all the "youngins". I told him straight up. "If there was ever a saw that needed one of his air filtration systems it was the 5ooi." Not that it was a "collaborative effort" as I was only providing pointers, suggestions, and observations. I did request the roof get added on to the 1st gen "summer" rendition. Early production covers were more open and suitable for dry weather conditions. That cover was replaced with what is now called the winter or rain version. The 1st gen covers utilized a 4 prong system to hold the element & cage against the filter base. I had "squealed" pretty "goodly" about aspect being a detriment. The end result are the raised, oblong rings on the inside that are similar to what is used on the 044 through 661 covers.
I had made arraignments with Joseph for a looksee session in June of 2020.
Actually, met up with him in Grants Pass.
Due to the covid fiasco, it took quite awhile to get anything, or everything, done on a production level. What would have been a few months took well over a year. That is, get the covers into production.
The following videos give a more in-depth discussion on timelines & some of the nuance.
   • Stihl 500i MAX-FLOW System    Quite P...  
   • This Is The "WORLD'S FIRST LOOK" At T...   shows the 1st production cover.
   • Stihl 500i - 1st Look!!! - Latest Wes...   shows the 1st brush/rain/West Coast cover.
This Husky, was well received by both Gary and myself. I had used this saw to fell and buck quite a few nice trees that are evident in the following videos -
   • In With the New,,, Year, Saw, Well Mo...  
   • 2nd Tree, Impressive Fail With Husqva...  
   • Husky 592 Xtra Power,,, and a Mini Fail  
   • Husky 592xp, Nice Fir, And A Deere Hy...  
I had immediately noticed that it had great power and made mention of it. I had even gone so far as to call it the new horsepower king below 100cc.
This was filmed ~ 2 PM. Keep in mind that the chain on the 5?? had seen at least ¾ days worth of action. At this point the chain on the 5ooi had only done a little limbing & bucking.
In the 1st run we see the 5?? smoking through the big cut and blowing chips. So much so, that Gary "runs" for cover. Clearly the Husky had a much larger diameter section. As we watch, we see the saws dropping through the cut at the same speed.
We see Gary's assessment of the 5?? after the 2nd round on the 1st small cuts. But then, we take a look at the diameters. 20" inches for the 5?? and 16" for the 5ooi.
As mentioned at the end of the video, the 5ooi is sporting a 32" bar. The 5?? has a short 36".
The Husky didn't win in the 1st small cut while giving up 4" in bar length & 4" in cut diameter.
Once we move down to the small end the times are relatively close. The 5?? starts a little sooner but it is at the same time getting the little bit larger diameter cut. The 5?? took "low ground" every time.
Important to note the fact that a tree is more dense at the base, near the ground. The wood is harder to cut - the reason the old timers would work on boards 10/12/15 feet up the bole. It's no different in this tree.
In the end, we did have some fun on this day.
At the time of your viewing this, I may, or may not, be immediately available for custom saw modifications. I am booked out several months regularly. Sometimes I'm out in the bush - making the world a safer place, one stump at a time.
If you are interested in having a saw zipped, please shoot me an email. That is the best, first point of contact.
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