Matthews 40" C+Stand with Spring Loaded Turtle Base, Grip Head & Arm Chrome

Matthews 40" C+Stand with Spring Loaded Turtle Base, Grip Head & Arm

The Matthews 40" C+Stand combines professional-grade stability with versatile design. Its Turtle Base detaches to function as a standalone low-boy, while the included Grip Head and Arm handle heavy loads. With three sections and two risers, it adjusts from 53" to 118" tall with a compact 21" folded footprint—ideal for studios, location shoots, and production sets. 

Design:

• 2 risers
• 3 sections
• 40" C+Stand with Turtle Base design
• Detachable column lifts off base; base functions as standalone low-boy
• Includes Grip Head & Arm 
• Knurled 5/8" baby pin center column mount
• T-handles
• Round leg shape with no wheels
• Non air cushion construction

Highlights:

• Ideal for small packages due to versatility
• Detachable Turtle Base offers a stable low stand, with a mounting height of 12”, featuring a Junior Receiver compatible with many standard grip hardware and lighting units
• Detachable Riser offers a double riser featuring a Junior Pin on one end and a Baby Pin on the other. This can be used as a boom arm, a hanger, or many other support solutions. 
  
• Base is spring-loaded

Features:

• Serrated gobo heads insure a strong bite and prevents side roll
• Knurled baby pin ensures whatever is being mounted stays put
• V-shaped brass brakes ensuring 3-point strong contact
• Stainless steel helicoil inserts in riser castings
  
• Stay put T-handles wont fall out of riser castings
• Aluminum Magic Gasket ensures once grip head is engaged it will not slip
  

Maximum Payload Capacity:

22 lbs

Uses:

• Ideal for motion picture, television, and photography lighting setups. 
• Features Matthews' signature staggered leg design for close nesting on set and stability on uneven surfaces. 
• Removable base risers simplify travel and setup. 
  
• Fast, easy operation with smooth opening and closing. 
• Industry standard since 1974—trusted by gaffers, grips, and lighting professionals worldwide.

Dimensions:

Maximum Height: 118" / 9.8'
Minimum Height: 53" / 4.4'
Footprint: 27.5"
Folded Base: 21"

Weight:

16 lbs

Materials:

Steel

FAQ:

Matthews C-Stands: The Ultimate Tool for Photography & Film Professionals

The C-Stand started here — Matthews introduced the first folding-leg Century Stand in 1974, and it remains the most-used support tool on any set. Every stand below is machined in Burbank, California.

Which base do you need?

• Sliding leg — one leg slides up the column for stairs, curbs, slopes, or tucking tight against set pieces. The classic choice.
• Spring-loaded folding — legs snap open and shut in seconds; built for fast setups and faster wrap-outs.
• Turtle base (C+) — the column lifts off the base for compact packing and travel; the base alone doubles as a low-boy.
• Hollywood Pro low profile — a wider, flatter footprint for heavier rigs on professional sets.
• 5" Pocket C-Stand — a palm-size version for tabletop and small-fixture work.

Then pick your height (20" or 40" risers) and finish (chrome or black).

Manufacturer SKU:

756140

In The Box:

Matthews C+Riser Section Chrome (339725)
Matthews Spring Loaded Turtle Base Chrome (339759)
Matthews 2.5" Grip Head Chrome (350580)
Matthews Hollywood Arm 40" Chrome (681012)
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

*Hollywood Arm now comes with knurled baby pin.