CT/MRI size limits

CT

Estimated weights based on manufacture reports[1]

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[2]

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

References

  1. Centre for Evidence-based Purchasing: Report 05069, Wide bore CT scanner comparison report version 13, September 2005
  2. https://health.ucdavis.edu/radiology/mymri/mymri-equipment.html