Product Description
Overview
The KUPO 145M Heavy Duty Baby Stand is a four-section, three-riser chrome steel stand for studio and location crews that need real height without moving into wind-up stand territory. Its 35, 30, 25, and 20 mm stepped tubes carry a 13 kg payload from 135 cm to 400 cm, with a 28 mm top receiver for junior-style fixtures.
Why It Matters
This is the stand a gaffer reaches for when a regular baby stand starts to feel optimistic. It gives overhead keys, broad sources, and larger softboxes a wider stance, heavier tubing, and enough height to work above talent without turning the rig into a wrestling match.
Key Features
- Four-section chrome plated steel build gives useful 400 cm reach while staying familiar to studio crews
- 13 kg load rating provides practical headroom for heavier key lights, softboxes, and grip accessories
- 28 mm top receiver accepts junior-style fixtures and adapters without changing the stand head
- 115 cm footprint and 22 mm legs give the stand a planted feel at working height
- Compatible with the KC-080R caster set for rolling moves on studio floors
Height Range & Reach
The 145M is built around reach, not travel minimalism. It opens high enough for overhead lighting positions while closing short enough for standard stand carts and grip trucks.
- Minimum height: 135 cm (53.1")
- Maximum height: 400 cm (157.5")
- Closed / transport length: 120 cm (47.2")
- Sections: 4 sections, 3 risers
- Base footprint: 115 cm (45.3")
- Max payload: 13 kg (28.7 lb); self-weight 6.5 kg (14.3 lb)
Additional Technical Notes
- Tube Diameters: 35 mm, 30 mm, 25 mm, 20 mm
- Leg Diameter: 22 mm
- Optional Accessory: KC-080R caster set
Applications
Use it for film and television studios, commercial stills bays, location interviews, and small stage work where fixtures need to sit high, stable, and clear of the working floor.
Compatibility
The 28 mm receiver fits junior-style spigots and compatible adapters. The base accepts the KUPO KC-080R caster set when rolling repositioning is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can 145M handle its rated load at full height?
Yes, when the load is centered, the stand is on suitable ground, and the rig is ballasted correctly. Treat the 13 kg rating as an upper limit, not a reason to add offset hardware casually.
Will the 28 mm receiver work with common lighting heads?
Yes. It matches standard professional grip and lighting hardware in this class. Check older rental stock before the show if the fixture spigot is unusual.
Should I add casters for studio work?
Casters are useful when the stand moves repeatedly on smooth floors. Lock every wheel before raising the fixture, and avoid rolling a tall loaded stand through cables or thresholds.