Im not surprised, just had a look at mine and (tried) to take some decent photos. Side plates on the cradle look to be 10mm steel! No idea how think the bottom plate is
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...014/10/778.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...014/10/779.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...014/10/780.jpg

