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Holiday Time Metal Christmas Tree Stand vs Heavy-Duty Metal Christmas Tree Stand

Buy the Holiday Time stand if your tree is a standard artificial tree up to 7.5 ft with a trunk near 1 to 1.5 inches and you want locking rings and a fold-flat design. Buy the Heavy-Duty stand if you have a taller or heavier tree, or a trunk up to 1.25 inches, and want a wider, lower base for stability. Holiday Time has a real rating history and a stated weight limit; the Heavy-Duty has a higher height ceiling and a wider footprint but no published weight limit or rating.

  • Choose the Holiday Time stand if your artificial tree is up to 7.5 ft and you want locking rings sized for trunks from 7/8 to 1.5 inches plus a stand that folds for storage.
  • Choose the Heavy-Duty stand if your tree runs taller than 7.5 ft or you want a wider, lower base and a choice of six base sizes.

Prices

  • Holiday Time Metal Christmas Tree Stand: $14.98 at Walmart (last seen Nov 12)
  • Heavy-Duty Metal Christmas Tree Stand: $55.00 at Rational Steel (last seen Nov 12)
  • Difference: the Holiday Time Metal Christmas Tree Stand is $40.02 cheaper than the Heavy-Duty Metal Christmas Tree Stand at the latest prices (Nov 12)
Holiday Time
Holiday Time Metal Artificial Christmas Tree Stand

Holiday Time Metal Christmas Tree Stand

Holiday Time Metal Artificial Christmas Tree Stand

4.5(127 ratings)
$14.98at WalmartChecked Nov 12
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Pros
  • Stated height and weight limits let you check your tree before buying
  • Locking rings cover four common trunk diameters
  • Folds flat for off-season storage
  • Established rating from over a hundred owners
Cons
  • Caps out at 7.5 ft and 77 lbs
  • Single size only
  • Narrower base than the Heavy-Duty
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Heavy-Duty Metal Christmas Tree Stand

Heavy-Duty Metal Christmas Tree Stand

$55.00at Rational SteelChecked Nov 12
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Pros
  • Holds trees up to 9.5 ft
  • Wide 28 in base on the largest size resists tipping
  • Low 5 in profile sits well under the skirt
  • Six base sizes to match tree size
Cons
  • No published weight limit
  • Trunk fit tops out at 1.25 in
  • No rating history to judge reliability
  • One-piece design does not fold

What separates them

Holiday Time Metal Christmas Tree StandHeavy-Duty Metal Christmas Tree Stand
Maximum tree height7.5 ft9.5 ft
Maximum tree weight77.16 lbs statedNot published
Trunk fitLocking rings for 7/8, 1, 1.25 and 1.5 in trunksUp to 1.25 in trunk diameter
Base footprint21.75 in diameter28 in diameter on the largest size
Stand height6.75 in5 in
StorageFolds downFixed one-piece iron
Size optionsOne sizeSix base sizes from 30 cm to 60 cm
Track record4.5 of 5 from 127 ratingsNo published rating

Price history

$31.99$10.98
Nov 5Nov 12
  • Holiday Time Metal Christmas Tree Stand: lowest $10.98 on Nov 5; $31.99 on Nov 12.

Prices at every store

Holiday Time Metal Christmas Tree Stand

  • WalmartNew

    In stock

    $14.98Checked Nov 12
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  • eBayNew

    In stockSold by peram952

    $45.76Free shippingChecked Nov 10
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $31.99Checked Nov 12
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Heavy-Duty Metal Christmas Tree Stand

  • Rational SteelNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $55.00Checked Nov 12
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Specs compared

SpecHoliday Time Metal Christmas Tree StandHeavy-Duty Metal Christmas Tree Stand
Maximum tree height7.5 ft (2.28 m)9.5 feet
MaterialMetalHeavy Duty Metal
colorGreen—
Maximum tree weight77.16 lbs (35 kg)—
Product dimensions21.75” DIA. x 6.75” H—
BrandHoliday Time—
Material TypeMetal—
Stand ColorGreen—
Stand StyleArt—
Maximum trunk diameter—1.25"
Stand diameter—28"
Stand height—5"
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SpecHoliday Time Metal Christmas Tree StandHeavy-Duty Metal Christmas Tree Stand
Weight—3.25 lbs

What reviewers say

Holiday Time Metal Christmas Tree Stand

  • 4.5 / 5127 ratings

With 4.5 out of 5 from 127 ratings, buyers mostly find this stand does its job for standard artificial trees. Complaints center on fit and on tightening the locking rings.

What people mention
  • StabilityPraisedOwners say the wide base keeps a standard artificial tree upright.
  • Trunk fitMixedThe rings work for common trunk sizes, but trees outside those four diameters do not fit.
  • SetupMixedAssembly is quick, though tightening the locking rings takes some effort.
  • BuildMixedThe metal frame is fine for mid-size trees but feels light for heavier ones.

Heavy-Duty Metal Christmas Tree Stand

The main friction is setup: some say it took a little arranging to get everything in place.

What people mention
  • SetupMixedSome buyers say it took a little arranging to get everything in place.
  • Condition on arrivalPraisedBuyers report the stand arrived in good condition.
  • AccuracyPraisedBuyers say the product was as described.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a 9 ft artificial tree?
The Heavy-Duty. Its stated ceiling is 9.5 ft, while the Holiday Time tops out at 7.5 ft. Check that your trunk is 1.25 inches or less.
Which holds a heavier tree?
Holiday Time publishes a 77.16 lb limit, so you can check your tree against it. The Heavy-Duty gives no weight figure, so its capacity is unknown.
Which is more stable?
The Heavy-Duty has the wider base, up to 28 inches, and sits lower at 5 inches. That helps with tall or top-heavy trees. The Holiday Time's locking rings grip the trunk firmly at four set diameters.
Which is easier to store?
The Holiday Time folds down. The Heavy-Duty is a fixed iron piece, so it takes up its full footprint year-round.
Is the Heavy-Duty worth stepping up to?
Yes if your tree is over 7.5 ft or you want a wider, lower base. If your tree is standard size and you want a known weight limit and a folding stand, the Holiday Time is the safer pick.

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