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Originally Posted by davewaldo
Hi Mark,
Are you saying that the EQ6 only has a scope carrying capacity of 12.5kg + 12.5kg of counterweights?
I really don't think this is correct. I could not find any info on the net that says the 25kg (or 20kg) stated capacity includes counterweights. As far as I know its industry standard to list scope carrying capacity.
And besides.... nearly EVERYONE uses their eq6 with more than 12.5kg. If you do a search on this forum you'll find plenty using an eq6 with 24kg of counterweights alone (without modification).
Do you have any info to support your statement?
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15kg sounds about right. You do not need to search the web, just check post 11 of this thread where Shane ( a skywatcher dealer) states 25kg as the max loading, bintel say 20kg. Top brand mounts will give you the max carrying capacity excluding counter weights (always pointed out), synta give nought so I must assume their limit includes the counter weights. If you want to overload your mount go for it but you will reduce its life span. My SXD is rated at 15kg scope carrying capacity @ 24.5 cm from the fulcrum excluding counter weights. I never carry more then 8kg of scopes and camera's etc with 3.7kg of counter weight. As always the choice is yours.
Mark