any beam be it wood or steel would be placed the "hard" way......I knew someone would ask that and thats why I stated the 3/4 hole is bored through the 6 inch diameter
1500 is the safe factor as it gives me a little leeway, 1200 is around the weight dry/ no battery/ radiator empty
Thanks, I had my doubts and its why I asked
I had 600 on it many times and there was never the slightest deflection but doubling that weight I was skeptical