Hi Rod in regard to payload specs the tripod plays a big part in the equation, a pier raises that load quite a lot.
I've been using a 10"f4.7 on a heq5 pro for a couple of years now without issue. I recently moved to a NEQ6 and the only difference that I've noticed is the the bigger mount handles the wind a bit better. Both of these are on an outdoor pier next to my shed.
Here's a couple of guide graphs with a 6" rc and the 10"f4.7, (on the HEQ5) the weight difference in payload does not affect the guiding results.
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