Yep. It’s not nearly THAT heavy - more like between 8 and 10 lbs. There are several pics throughout the forums. The added mass actually contributes to stability. My machine has been stiffened in many different ways as well and I use Gecko controllers with a 48 volt supply. I can plow a half inch end mill a half inch deep in wood at 30 ipm no problem.
Also, I use the original belts and nema 23’s and have never had a problem with either keeping up.
I used this router on my homemade machine for a few years prior to that.
Link: Hitachi 12vc is AWESOME!
Here is a more recent pick with even more JUNK bolted on to it (tach, light, dust shoe):
