Luzl78
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Has anyone used the new husky 564 injected saw? What are your thoughts?
Husky new 564 fuel igjected saw
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Matias
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This is the first I've heard of it, but I am very interested in a review by anyone here. I am really curious how it compares to the legendary 400i and 500i.
It's not in the same league as the 500i. It's a 60cc saw. Almost as light as a 550 with the umph of a 572/372.
Actually more useful than a 500i to me because I rarely need such a big saw and it's just extra weight to haul around.
I'll let others work the bugs out before buying though.
Luzl78
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2 pounds heavier so its like a 562
Luzl78
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I agree. Much better
Bendroctanus
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What’s the 400i??
Matias
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Am I tripping? Is that not a thing?
The Stihl 400.1 is not a fuel injected saw. It is the latest version of the 400 cm which had a magnesium head and felt very much like a Husky, which is a good thing. The 400 was a fantastic midsize with grunt and bottom akin to a Husky. Probably my favorite Stihl to date. The newer 400.1 is all about weight vs power ratio which means more fucking plastic which usually result in a less durable saw.
Matias
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I was definitely mistaken for a good long while then. Thanks for clearing that up
Bendroctanus
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Ok, that makes sense. I have on and I can attest to that. Love it.
But the concept of a 400i sounds dope!!
STIHL!!! ARE YOU LISTENING?!??????!!!?
But the concept of a 400i sounds dope!!
STIHL!!! ARE YOU LISTENING?!??????!!!?
evo
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Y’all took too much Tylenol as kids
If Stihl was smart they would make a 200T like fuel injected top handle saw (a mini 500i). Do this and they would own the climbing arborist saw market for the forseeable future.
Mick Dempsey!
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Climbing saws are getting smaller, the echo 2511 is the best selling topper in the UK these days.
Sorting out the 150 so it can compete should be their priority.
Bendroctanus
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I wouldn’t be surprised if it was already in the works. I don’t know anything about designing and manufacturing saws, but I can’t imagine making a fuel injected system for something smaller like a top handle is easy. Although, the concept may be simple…
Bendroctanus
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And if a 200Ti comes out, I am buying 20 of them.
Treetopflyer
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I’ve had a 400 for awhile it’s not fuel injected but it’s a great saw!
Treetopflyer
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I can see why ! I was cutting with a heavily modded 2511 today and hand no desire to pick up anything anny other top handle after using that thing.
The 150 was good when it came out but I agree it needs a lot of work to compete with that little echo
There's probably a floor or minimum amount to the EFI components weight that adds too much in the current trim. Solenoids and pumps involve copper and steel which are both heavy. I bet someone with an inside scoop would confirm a Stihl push for EFI more across the board but for now they're riding the ROI of producing and selling production quantity carbed saws. The R&D and optimisation curve may be a hurdle too. Remember the 201T? I'm sure they tried hard but early units still bit them in the butt. Negative publicity from that for sure. Good for the 200T market though. Random thoughts.
