EQ4 or 5

[jasperuk]

Whats the difference between EQ4 and 5, the reason i ask is a purchased a single motoer for my EQ5 and the box the motor is in says EQ4, would this be a problem ???

[sologuitarist61]

Depends what you can afford of course (there is always second hand - see 'UK astro Buy and Sell'), but given the choice then go for the EQ5 and if funds allow, the HEQ5, which is the heavy duty version. As you can see, funds didn't allow in my particular case!!

[steelfixer]

Hi Jasper

No difference they are basically the same mount so the motor will fit either.

[Stephen]

Depends what you can afford of course (there is always second hand - see 'UK astro Buy and Sell'), but given the choice then go for the EQ5 and if funds allow, the HEQ5, which is the heavy duty version. As you can see, funds didn't allow in my particular case!!

Not quite the question asked, but good answer!

Whats the difference between EQ4 and 5, the reason i ask is a purchased a single motoer for my EQ5 and the box the motor is in says EQ4, would this be a problem ???

The EQ4 is the same as the EQ5 but with the tripod from the EQ3-2 to the best of my knowledge. (Stand to be corrected as ever though!)

Was the motor bought from a retailer or through ABS? I'd drop them an email about it, I think it fits though.

[Polar Bear]

Hi Jasper

No difference they are basically the same mount so the motor will fit either.

To reiterate this have a look here for the differences and the problems identifying an EQ4 / EQ5

http://stargazerslounge.com/member-equipment-reviews/185144-helios-evostar-120mm-f8-3-first-light-quick-review.html

Paul

[jasperuk]

Was the motor bought from a retailer or through ABS? I'd drop them an email about it, I think it fits though.

Through a retailer STBC and he charged me £5 over the price he quoted online and by email

[E621Keith]

It's the same. EQ4 and EQ5 is essentially the same model. The EQ5 has improved bearing and tripod. I've fitted my Vixen GP motors to my EQ4 so there is little doubt about whether EQ4 motor will fit EQ5.