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All quite interesting points. At the time I purchased my EQ6 Pro, I specifically remember that on the Skywatcher website, they indicated a 40lb carrying capacity for the EQ6 and 30lb for the HEQ5. However, these are now not listed!!
I suppose it comes down to a bit of common sense. I would be very surprised if there was not any "safety margin" in their figures. From an imaging perspective, I currently"load" up the mount to just under 14kg (which is a bit over the 2/3 rule), however, I have no issues guiding 20 and 25 minute exposures.
In summary, I still honestly believe it to be one of the best bang for buck mounts out there ( I still love mine!!), especially as an entry level mount.
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