On a hexapod the motors bear the entire weight of the vehicle if you do
not employ weight compensation. This is made of springs that pull the tops
of the 'legs' down (or the chassis up), mounted between chassis and the
tops of the legs. Use fairly long springs so they give constant force in
despite of displacement (stepping). You should be able to halve the
current. Also check for servo binding.

Peter

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