EQ6 / EQ6-R 5 kg counterweight This counterweight is the 5 kg EQ6-family unit. Sky-Watcher Japan identifies it for the EQ6-R and states an 18 mm shaft diameter.
Manufacturer model: EQ6 / EQ6-R 5 kg counterweight · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
This counterweight is the 5 kg EQ6-family unit. Sky-Watcher Japan identifies it for the EQ6-R and states an 18 mm shaft diameter.
Place the weight on the correct counterweight shaft and secure it after balancing the complete telescope. The shaft’s retaining stop remains essential during setup and handling.
The current US manufacturer listing names AZ-EQ5, EQ6 and EQ6-R. This does not establish a universal fit for every mount or a new payload capacity.
Sky-Watcher manufacturer documentation
Sky-Watcher USA counterweight page
Manufacturer verifies 5 kg / 18 mm EQ6-R configuration. The store title additionally names HEQ5; this pass does not add an unpublished universal compatibility claim.
| Counterweight mass (kg) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Shaft diameter (mm) | 18 |
| Manufacturer identified mount | EQ6-R |
| Manufacturer us compatibility | AZ-EQ5; EQ6; EQ6-R |
Data sheet
EQ6 / EQ6-R 5 kg counterweight This counterweight is the 5 kg EQ6-family unit. Sky-Watcher Japan identifies it for the EQ6-R and states an 18 mm shaft diameter.
Manufacturer model: EQ6 / EQ6-R 5 kg counterweight · Specifications checked against manufacturer data on 2026-11-04
