CT/MRI size limits

CT

Estimated weights based on manufacture reports

System Name	Maximum Load Capacity (KG)	Maximum Load Capacity (lbs)
GE Discovery 750 HD	227	500
GE HiSpeed NXI, Lightspeed 16, 32, QXI, RT, Ultra	205	452
GE Lightspeed VCT 32, 64	227	500
GE Optima 580W	295	650
GE Optima 520, 540, 660	227	500
Philips Brilliance 6, 10, 16, 40 and 64	204	450
Philips Brilliance Big Bore	204	450
Philips Brilliance iCT	204	450
Siemens Definition DS (standard/option)	220 (300)	485 (661)
Siemens Emotion, Emotion 2, Emotion 6	200	441
Siemens Sensation 10, 16, 40, and 64	200	441
Siemens Sensation Open (standard/option)	200 (280)	441 (617)
Siemens Definition AS+ (standard/option)	200 (280)	441 (617)
Toshiba Aquilion 8, 16, 32, and 64	205	452
Toshiba Aquilion ONE	300	661
Neusoft NeuViz 16	200	440
Neusoft NeuViz 64	205	452

MRI

Manufacturer recommendations

System Name	Maximum Load Capacity (lbs)	Bore Size (cm)
GE Signa-HDX 1.5 Tesla	300	60
Siemens Vida 3T	500	70
GE Signa-HDX 3.0 Tesla	300	60
GE Optima 1.5 T Wide Bore	500	70
GE Signa-HDX 1.5 Tesla	300	60
GE-ONI 1.5 Tesla Extremity	300	16

See Also

• MRI (main)