TRIPODS_
Gibraltar, Hercules
and Samson Series
Tripods
Moog incorporates over 75 years of experience in the design and manufacture of tripod support and positioning systems with
unsurpassed reliability and performance.
When your application relies upon the critical performance of a tripod system; the Gibraltar, Hercules and Samson
series provide proven dependability.
As the leader in instrument support and positioning systems, we offer a wide variety of tripods, heads and accessories to meet
the challenging demands of our industrial and military users, as well as custom solutions to satisfy your unique requirements.
Tripods – Specications
Tripods
Gibraltar Tripods Specications
4-60450-0A 4-63020-8A 4-63120-6A
Product Number
Description
Load Capacity
Maximum Height
Minimum Height
Dimensions (Transport Mode)
Maximum Spread (Diameter)
Weight
Leg Sections
Column Travel
Column Outside Diameter
Feet Ø
Other Colors
Tripod-AMT Tripod with Elevator Tripod with Elevator
400 lbs (181.8 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
41" (104 cm) 85" (215.9 cm) 65" (165.1 cm)
25” (64.5 cm) 41.5" (105cm)
14" x 30.5" (35.5 x 77 cm) 17.5" x 49.5" (44 x 124 cm) 17.5" x 37" (44 x 93 cm)
55" (139.7 cm) 81" (205 cm)
22 lbs (10 kg) 42 lbs (19.1 kg) 33.5 lbs (15 kg)
2 2
No Column 18" (45 cm) 18" (45 cm)
N/A 2.375" (6.03 cm) 2.375" (6.03 cm)
6" (15.2 cm) – 5/8" Hole for Spiking 6" (15.2 cm) – 5/8" Hole for Spiking 6" (15.2 cm) – 5/8" Hole for Spiking
Olive Drab, P/N: 4-60450-OD Available upon request Available upon request
31.5" (80 cm)
63" (160 cm)
2
Hercules Tripods Specications
Product Number
Description
Load Capacity
Maximum Height
Minimum Height
Dimensions (Transport Mode)
Maximum Spread (Diameter)
Weight
Leg Sections
Column Travel
Column Outside Diameter
Wheel Size
Feet Ø
Other Colors
4-53021-8 4-53220-6 4-54504-2 4-53031-7BQ
Tripod with Elevator Tripod with Elevator Short Pedestal – Mobile Tripod – Extended Height
150 lbs (68 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) 80 lbs (36 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
70" (178 cm) 57" (144 cm) 56" (142 cm) 175" (444 cm)
33.5" (85 cm) 26" (66cm)
40.5" x 12.5”
(102 x 31.3 cm)
73” (185 cm) 50.5" (128 cm)
23 lbs (10.4 kg) 18 lbs (8.2 kg) 35 lbs (15.9 kg) 46 lbs (20.9 kg)
2 2
18" (45 cm) 18" (45 cm) 18" (45 cm) 17.5" (44.4 cm)
2" (5 cm) 2" (5 cm) 2" (5 cm) 2" (5 cm)
N/A N/A 4" x 1" (10 x 2.5 cm) N/A
4" (10 cm)
5/8" Hole for Spiking
Available upon request Available upon request Available upon request Available upon request
30" x 12.5"
(76 x 31.3 cm)
4" (10 cm)
5/8" Hole for Spiking
38" (96.5cm) 90" (228 cm)
38" x 14" (97 x 35 cm)
(Not Assembled)
34" (85 cm) 139" (353 cm)
N/A 2
N/A
88" x 13 3/4" x 10"
(223.5 x 33 x 26 cm)
4" (10 cm)
5/8” Hole for Spiking
2
Description
Load Capacity
Maximum Height
Minimum Height
Dimensions (Transport Mode)
Maximum Spread (Diameter)
Weight
Leg Sections
Column Travel
Column Outside Diameter
Wheel Size
Foot Plate Ø
Rubberball-Spike Ø
Samson Tripods Specications
Product Number
4-73010-7B 4-73500-7B 4-74425-6A 4-74500-7BQ
Tripod with Elevator Tripod with Elevator Short Tripod with Foot Plates Pedestal Mobile
40 lbs (18.2 kg) 40 lbs (18.2 kg) 40 lbs (18.2 kg) 40 lbs (18.2 kg)
76" (193 cm) 60" (152 cm) 76" (193 cm) 55" (139.7 cm)
34" (86.4 cm) 24" (61cm)
41" x 8"
(104 x 20 cm)
68" (173 cm) 47" (119 cm)
10 lbs (4.5 kg) 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg) 11 lbs (5 kg) 23 lbs (10.5 kg)
2 3
18" (45 cm) 18" (45 cm) 18" (45 cm) 18" (45 cm)
1.75" (4.4 cm) 1.75" (4.4 cm) 1.75" (4.4 cm) 1.75" (4.4 cm)
N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A
1.5" (3.8cm) 1.5" (3.8cm) N/A N/A
28" x 8"
(71 x 20 cm)
34" (86.4cm) 37" (94cm)
41" x 8"
(104 x 20 cm)
68" (173 cm) 28" (71 cm)
2 N/A
4" Ø (10cm)
5/8" Hole for Spiking
41.5" x 10" (105 x 25 cm)
(Not Assembled)
4" x 1" (10 x 2.5 cm)
Lockable
N/A
Samson Microwave Tripods Specications
Description
Load Capacity
Maximum Height
Minimum Height
Dimensions (Transport Mode)
Maximum Spread
Weight
Leg Sections
Column Travel
Column Outside Diameter
Feet Ø
Pan Movement
Tilt Movement
Camera Screw
Camera Plate
Product Number
4-74420-7B 4-74424-9C
Tripod-Microwave
with Friction Head
35 lbs (16 kg) 35 lbs (16 kg)
64" (162 cm) 64" (162 cm)
40.5" (103 cm) 34" (86.4cm)
45" x 9" (114 x 22.5 cm) 45" x 9" (114 x 22.5 cm)
60" (152 cm) 60" (152 cm)
15.5 lbs (7 kg) 17 lbs (7.8 kg)
2 2
N/A N/A
N/A
4" Ø (10 cm)
5/8" Hole for Spiking
360˚ 360˚
40˚ up, 90˚ down 45˚ up, 90˚ down
1/4 - 20 1/4 - 20
Fixed 4.5" x 4.5"
(11.25 x 11.25 cm
*Plate not included 6-17019-5 Quick Change Plate sold separately
Tripod-Microwave
with Friction Head
N/A
4" Ø (10 cm)
5/8" Hole for Spiking
Quick Change* 4" x 4"
(10 x 10 cm)
4-74420-7B
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Tripod Heads – Specications
Tripod Heads
Gibraltar Tripod Heads Specications
Product Number
4-62050-6 4-62926-7
Description
Load Capacity
Dimensions (Without Arm)
Control Arm
Weight
Mounting Type
Pan Movement
Tilt Movement
Gear Ratio
Camera Screw
Camera Plate
Additional Features
Head-Relay Tilt Head-Geared with Calibrations
330 lbs (150 kg) 200 lbs (90.9 kg)
6.5" x 6.5" x 7" (16.5 x 16.5 x 17.8 cm)
Optional 0
30 lbs (13.6 kg) 21 lbs (9.5 kg)
Spanner Nut 2.75” – 12 (6.8 cm) Post O.D. 1.75” (4.37 cm)
360˚ 360˚
30˚ Up, 38˚ Down 53˚ Up, 67˚ Down
N/A Pan: 1:96 Tilt: 1:128
0.5"–13 Female (Center) 3/8–16
6.5" x 6.5" Fixed (16.5 x 16.5 cm) 8" x 10" Fixed (20 x 25.4 cm)
Heavy Duty Lock Model Available
(Model #4-64051-4)
10" x 10" x 12" (25.4 x 25.4 x 30.5 cm)
Hercules Tripod Heads Specications
Product Number
4-62050-6
4-62926-7
N/A
Description
Load Capacity
Dimensions (Transport Mode)
Control Arm
Weight
Mounting Type
Pan Movement
Tilt Movement
Gear Ratio
Camera Screw
Camera Plate (Adjustable)
4-52217-3 4-52926-9 4-52304-9
Head-Geared w/ Large
Platform
50 lbs (22.7 kg) 30 lbs (13.6 kg) 80 lbs (36.3 kg)
8" x 10.5" x 11.5"
(20 x 26.6 x 29.2 cm)
0 0 2
12 lbs (5.5 kg) 9 lbs (4.1 kg)
Special Post
1.25Ø x 1.5"L (31.5"Ø
x 38 mmL)
360˚ 360˚ 360˚
45˚ Up, 45˚ Down 45˚ Up, 90˚ Down 35˚ Up, 45˚ Down
Pan – 1:96 Tilt – 1:129 Pan – 1:96 Tilt – 1:129 N/A
3/8-16 1/4-20 1/4-20 – 3/8-16
9" x 6" (22.5 x 15 cm) 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm) 4.5" x 10" (11.25 x 39 cm)
Head-Geared
w/ Calibrations
8" x 9.5" x 10.75"
(20 x 23.7 x 26.9 cm)
Special Post
1.25Ø x 1.5"L (31.5"Ø
x 38 mmL)
Head-Cam
11.75" x 8.25" x 5.5"
(20 x 23.7 x 26.9 cm)
13.5 lbs (6.1 kg) w/ 2
Control Arms
Special Post
1.25Ø x 1.5"L (31.5"Ø
x 38 mmL)
4-52217-3
4-52926-9
4-52304-9
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Samson Tripod Heads Specications
Product Number
4-72011-6B 4-72512-3 4-72612-S3 4-52816-2C
Description
Load Capacity
Dimensions (w/o Control Arms)
Control Arm
Weight
Mounting Type
Pan Movement
Tilt Movement
Gear Ratio
Camera Screw
Camera Plate (Adjustable)
Operational Camera Plate
P/N 6-16004-8
Head Friction Head-Geared and Side Tilt Head-Geared Head Fluid Hydro
35 lbs (16 kg) 25 lbs (11.4 kg) 35 lbs (16 kg) 50 lbs (22.68 kg)
5.5 x 6.5 x 6.5"
(14.1 x 16.6 x 16.6 cm)
8.5 x 6.5 x 6"
(21.6 x 16.5 x 15.2 cm)
11.75 x 8.25 x 5.5"
(15.2 x 16.5 x 19 cm)
6.75 x 6 x 7"
(17.1 x 15.2 x 18 cm)
2 0 1 2
2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) 2 lbs (1 kg)
Sleeve I.D.
1.75" (4.4 cm)
Sleeve I.D.
1.75" (4.4 cm)
Sleeve I.D.
1.75" (4.4 cm)
16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
Sleeve I.D.
1.75" (4.45 cm)
360˚ 360˚ 360˚ 360˚
45˚ Up, 90˚ Down 45˚ Up, 90˚ Down 35˚ Up, 90˚ Down 80˚ up, 80˚ down
N/A 1:150 1:150 N/A
1/4-20 1/4-20 1/4-20 1/4-20 and 3/8-16
2.25" x 4.25" (5.6 x 10.6
cm) Fixed
N/A N/A N/A
6.25" x 8.5" (16.5 x 21.6 cm)
Fixed
2.25" x 4.25" (5.6 x 10.6 cm)
Fixed
2.25" x 5" (5.7 x 12.7 cm)
Quick Change
2.25" x 8" (5.7 x 20.3 cm)
Quick Change
4-72011-6
4-72512-3
4-72612-S3
4-52816-2C
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Tripod Accessories – Specications
Tripod Accessories
Gibraltar Wedge Specications
Plate Dimensions
Plate Weight
Adapter Dimensions
Adapter Weight
Fits
Accepts
Weight
Flange Diameter
Gibraltar Pan and Tilt Adapter Specications
Product Number
Plate: 4-65901-7 Adapter: 4-65701 -1
8.5" x 2.5" x 5.25" (21.59 x 6.35 x 13.3 cm)
2.14 lbs (0.97 kg)
8.5" x 7.5" (21.5 x 19 cm)
5.07 lbs (2.3 kg)
Fits
Accepts
Flange Diameter
Weight
Product Number
4-65740-9
Gibraltar 4-60450-0A
Any Quickset Pan and Tilt Unit
8" (20.32 cm)
5.04 lbs (2.28 kg)
Gibraltar Conversion Adapter Specications
Product Number
4-55860-7 4-69010-3 4-65850-6
Gibraltar 4-60450-0A Column I.D. 1.75" (4.4 cm) Gibraltar 4-60450-0A
Hercules Post I.D. 1.25" (3.1 cm) Hercules Post O.D. 1.25" (3.1 cm) Gibraltar Post I.D. 1.75" (4.4 cm)
2.3 lbs (1.04 kg) 13 oz (0.372 kg)
N/A N/A 5.46" (13.9 cm)
13.5 lbs (6.1 kg) w/ 2 Control Arms
Gibraltar Dolly Specications
Load Capacity
Maximum Height
Minimum Height
Dimensions (Transport Mode)
Maximum Spread
Weight
Wheel Size
Product Number
4-56021
500 lbs (227 kg)
7.5" (18.7 cm)
N/A
31" x 17.5" x 10.5" (78 x 44.5 x 26.6 cm)
47" (119 cm)
19 lbs (8.6 kg)
4" x 1" (10 x 2.5 cm) Wheels Lockable
Gibraltar Control Arm Specications
Compatible Heads
Length
Weight
Product Number
4-65330-9
4-62050-6, 4-62051-4
14" (35.5 cm)
1 lb (0.45 kg)
Gibraltar Tripod (4-60540-0A)
with special head conguration
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Hercules Control Arm Specications
Hercules Dolly and Pedestal Specications
Product Number
4-55040-6
Compatible Heads
Length
Weight
4-52304-9
14" – 19.5" (35.5 – 49.5 cm)
1.2 lbs (0.54 kg)
Hercules Pan & Tilt Adapter Specications
Product Number
4-55730-2
Fits
Accepts
Flange Diameter
Weight
Hercules Column 1.25" (3.17 cm) I.D.
Pan/Tilt QPT50/90/130
6" (15.24 cm)
2 lbs (.90 kg)
Description
Load Capacity
Maximum Height
Minimum Height
Dimensions
(Transport Mode)
Maximum Spread
Weight
Column Travel
Column Outside
Diameter
Mounting Base
Wheel Diameter
Hercules Conversion Adapter Specications
Product Number
4-56021 4-58001- 5
Dolly Pedestal – Stationary
500 lbs (227 kg) 80 lbs (36.3 kg)
7.5" (18.7 cm) (Not Adjustable) 50" (127 cm)
N/A 32" (81 cm)
31" x 17.5" x 10.5"
(78 x 44.5 x 26.6 cm)
47" (119.3 cm) N/A
19 lbs (8.6 kg) 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
N/A 18" (45 cm)
N/A 2" (5 cm)
N/A Flange, 0.563 Hole Through 4 PL. on 7 Ø B.C.
4" x 1" (10 x 2.5 cm) N/A
29" x 12" (73 x 30 cm)
Product Number
Hercules Transit Adapter Specications
Product Number
4-55901-9A
Fits
Weight
Hercules Column 1.25" (3.17 cm) I.D.
1.4 lbs (0.63 kg)
4-69020-2 4-75760-5
Fits
Accepts
Weight
Hercules Column 1.25" (3.17 cm) I.D. Hercules Column 1.25" (3.17 cm) I.D.
Gibraltar Heads with 1.75"
(4.4 cm) Post
13 oz (0.372 kg) 12 oz (0.340 kg)
Hercules Theodite Adapter
Specications
Product Number
4-55142-0
Fits
Accepts
Rotates
Flange Ø
Weight
Hercules Column 1.25" (3.17 cm) I.D.
5/8-11 Female Thread
360˚
5.46" (13.9 cm)
2.36 lbs (1.07 kg)
Samson Sleeve Mount
Heads Post O.D.1.75" (4.4 cm)
Hercules Spike-Tip
Specications
Product Number
4-55110-7
Fits
Weight
Quantity
4-53021-8 or 4-53220-6
Hercules Tripods
12 oz (0.340 kg)
Set of 3
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Tripod Accessories – Specications
Tripod Accessories
Samson Pan and Tilt Adapter Specications
Product Number
4-75915
Fits
Accepts
Weight
Samson Column 1.75" (4.4 cm) O.D.
QPT 20 Pan and Tilts
12 oz (0.340 kg)
Samson Column Adapter Specications
Product Number
4-75750-6
Fits
Accepts
Weight
Samson Column 1.75" (4.4 cm) O.D.
Hercules Ø Post 1.25" (3.1 cm)
12 oz (0.340 kg)
Samson Spike Ball Foot Specications
Product Number
6-15004-9 6- 15000-7
Size
Weight
Quantity
Ball Ø 1.5", Spike 0.5"
1 lb (0.45 kg)
Set of 3
Samson Dolly Specications
Load Capacity
Transport Dimensions
Maximum Spread
Weight
Wheels
Samson Hi-Hat Specications
Accepts
Post Diameter
Post Height
Flange Diameter
Overall Height
Through Holes (4x)
Bolt Circle
Weight
Product Num ber
4-56030-6
100 lb (45.35 kg)
25.5" x 8.5" (65 x 21 .2 cm)
38.5" (98 cm)
10 lbs (4.5 kg)
4" x 1" (10.1 x 2.5 cm) Wheels Lockable
Product Number
4-75350-5
Samson Sleeve Mount Heads
1.75" (4.4 cm)
1.87" (4.7 cm)
5.62" (14.2 cm)
2.87" (7.2 cm)
0.418" (1 cm)
4.7" ( 11.9 cm)
1.4 lbs (0.63 kg)
Samson Foot Pad Specications
Size
Weight
Quantity
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Product and company names listed are trademarks
or trade names of their respective companies
Product Number
6-15001-5
4" Ø (10 cm) 5/8" Thru hole for spiking
14 oz (0.396 kg)
Set of 3
Sensor and Surveillance Systems
3650 Woodhead Drive,Northbrook, IL 60062-1895 USA
+1.847.498.0700 Fax: +1.847.498.1258
www.quickset.com
This product is regulated by the U.S. Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR Parts 730-774, ECCN EAR99,
export, disclosure or transfer contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.
Hercules Tripod (4-53021-8)
with special
head conguration
Form 500-624 08242017