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For a 50Kg payload mount you can't beat the EQ8 for value for money and it has local support via Bintel. I haven't read anybody bad mouthing the EQ8 so it should be OK.
There is also from China the Ioptron CEM60 which can handle a 27Kg payload. Not sure about local support though.
Then you have the American Tanks, like the Paramount Mx+, Astro Physics AP1100GT, and Losmandy Titan that can each handle 45Kg payload.
Or you could look at the exotics from Europe that can be used for unguided imaging, like the ASA DDM85 direct drive mount which can take 45Kg. 10Micron has a good reputation but these are all expensive.
The main consideration for choosing a mount is how quick it can change direction when guiding in DEC without having to wait for the backlash to catch up.
The biggest shortcoming of the EQ6 is its backlash in DEC is terrible.
EDIT: I would have recommended the Mesu 200 that I have, which has no backlash, but my model is now discontinued and the new version needs a special pier with a bended knee or a wedge set for your latitude.
Cheers
Bill
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