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Accidents happen. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failures, and more.
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Models | SKU: MT521004 MFR: 521004 $4,729.00 $5,563.00 Save:$834.00 (15%) Ships from Manufacturer Usually ships within 1-2 Days. Please note: Your card will be charged when order is submitted to the vendor (usually within 24 hours). | SKU: MT521001 MFR: 521001 $4,590.00 $5,400.00 Save:$810.00 (15%) Ships from Manufacturer Usually ships within 1-2 Days. Please note: Your card will be charged when order is submitted to the vendor (usually within 24 hours). | SKU: MT521002 MFR: 521002 Special Order Item This item is typically shipped to you directly from Manufacturer within 2-4 Weeks. Delivery is subject to availability. |
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Load Capacity | 200 to 209 lbs. | 200 to 209 lbs. | 200 to 209 lbs. |
Kit Style | - | Base | Base |
Closed Length | 55 to 56" | 33 to 34" | 39 to 40" |
Light Stand Type | Geared Stands | Geared Stands | Geared Stands |
Maximum Height | 11' | 6' | 7' |
Mounting Type | Special Mount | Special Mount | Special Mount |
Stand Weight | 90 to 99 lbs. | 60 to 69 lbs. | 100 to 124 lbs. |
Wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The newest generation of Vator stands, the Matthews Vator III series is unquestionably the most reliable and best-built system available today. The 'core' of the VATOR III stands is the precision rack and pinion gear drive mechanism that reduces components within the drive train to only two moving parts. This will ensure years of reliable operation with minimal maintenance. Matthews has such great confidence in the new VATOR III stands that each stand is covered by a three year warranty under normal operating conditions. Excludes wheels and tires.
During the past thirty plus years Matthews Studio Equipment has supplied the production community with heavy-duty VATOR cranking stands. From LoBoy VATORS to the SUPER Crank-O-Vators, productions around the world have learned to trust Matthews VATORS for reliable, robust and strong large fixture support.
Matthews now introduces the next generation of VATOR stands: VATOR III. The VATOR III family of dependable, safe, cranking stands continues the respected operating and performance characteristics of the past VATORS, while adding new models and features. As always, safey and low maintenance are both key factors in the design, engineering and manufacture on the VATOR III stands.
VATOR III stands are manufactured using the latest CAD-CAM techniques, precision laser cutting/machining and CNC machining to ensure accuracy and dependability. The 'core' of the VATOR III stands is the precision rack and pinion gear drive mechanism that reduces components within the drive train to only two moving parts. This ensure years of reliable operation with minimal maintenance.
Matthews has such great confidence in the new VATOR III stands that each stand is covered by a three year warranty under normal operating conditions. Excludes wheels and tires. From the LoBoy single riser through the MEGA VATOR III, this new family of Matthews heavy-duty lighting stands will certainly set new standards in reliable large fixture lighting support.