[mch62 (Mark)]

Ditto to Iceman the only mount that springs to mind are the Takahashi mounts and they are expensive.

Any idea on the name of the Japanese mounts?
What scope are putting on it?
What price did he quote for the EQ6 and the other?

The EQ6 has it's problems most of which can be resolved by a strip down and the monkey snot greece the Chinese use is replaced. Also a few bearing swaps can be done .
Periodic error is a hit and miss thing in that some people have low error and others have reported terrible errors.
Quality control appears to be an issue with the Chinese gear.
But generally it's a dame sturdy mount for the price.
There are plenty of after market add on controllers floating around the web which turn the mount into a first rate unit with the addition of upgrades to motors.

The price will depend on who is trying to rip you >>>>>I mean who is selling it to you.
Shop around wisely.
I don't think you will get a Losomdy or Tak cheaper than an EQ6?
Correct me if i am wrong . I am not up to date with the prices of that sizeing of mounts.


The EQ6 is rated to 25kgs and it tends to get better with more load on it but you do have to watch the length of that load. That is the limiting factor.
A more realistic load would be 18kgs.

If you look at my avatar you will see my 16kg 12.5"f6 scope on an EQ6 mount . A better pic is in the Equipment forum.
Mark