The Kessler Crane K-Pod Tripod is a heavy-duty 100mm bowl system weighing a sturdy 22 lb and offering a 500 lb load capacity. It's designed to be suitable for cranes and standard tripod applications and is upgradeable for use on dolly tracks. A good choice for a head is the Kessler Crane Hercules 2.0, which supports a 150 lb payload.

The K-Pod Tripod features rigid double strut legs with Kessler's incremental Posi-Lock System that friction locks the legs as well as interlocks into incremental lock pockets. The lock pockets allow you to equally position the legs while providing a lock that will prevent any accidental slips from the lock position. The K-Pod also includes a pop-lock spreader that locks the legs in a pre-stressed position to eliminate instability in heavy load conditions, and acts as the frame system when the tripod is used in various dolly configurations. The legs are made of black-anodized aluminum and have a flat design with a powder-coated finish designed to prevent scratching and wear.

Kessler offers a wide range of accessories that upgrade the K-Pod Tripod for multiple uses in standard tripod and dolly system applications. The K-Pod comes with standard spin-out pad feet but can be upgraded with spiked feet, caster wheels, all-terrain wheels, dolly trucks, dolly seats, pushbars, and other K-Pod system accessories.

Cross-Application Heavy-Duty Tripod    Suitable for Cranes and Standard Uses    Upgradeable for Use on Dolly Tracks    100mm Bowl    500 lb Load Capacity    Rigid Double Strut Legs    Incremental Friction/Interlock System    Heavy Load Instability Pop-Lock Spreader    Includes Spin-Out Pad Feet    Upgradeable with Trucks, Seats, Etc.

• Heavy-duty 100mm bowl system for cranes, dolly tracks, and standard applications
• 500 lb load capacity
• Rigid double strut legs
• Incremental friction lock/interlock lock system
• Pop-lock spreader designed to prevent instability with heavy loads
• Includes pad feet
• Upgradeable with spiked feet, caster wheels, dolly trucks, dolly seats, and more

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How many ship at this price? Just one? I notice the wheels are in a 3-pack and thought maybe this add-on was similarly bundled.

A: This is a single Idler Arm only.

Q: 2. can this hold the k-pod with hercules head attached?

A: I have a gitzo 1325 tripod with a Wimberley gimbal head. Is the case wide enough at the top to handle the gimbal head ?

Q: 3. Can it fit the k-pod with wheels attached?

A: Yes, the Kessler Crane K-Pod Soft Case (Black) will hold the K-Pod with the wheels attached.

Q: 4. How is it moving the tripod? The listed 22 pound weight feels like it's going to be a real pain to move around a set or location.

A: Add the wheels and it's actually quite easy, very sturdy.

Q: 5. can I mount the Manfrotto 509HD on here and still be able to mount the Kessler Crane KC-12 on top of the manfrotto head?

A: You should be able to mount any bowl head to the kpod with the right accessories. I don't have the kc-12, but I assume as long as the kc-12 has 1/4 or 3/8 mounting holes it should work with your manfrotto. That being said, I don't think you'll be satisfied with the setup as your manfrotto head won't be able to take on that much load. Crane + Camera + Counterweights would certainly go over the 29lb capacity of that head.

Q: 6. Will this work with other wheel assemblies?

A: Unfortunately, it is unknown if this arm will work with another manufacturer's equipment.

Q: 7. What is the weight capacity of this wheel set?

A: This set is for the Kessler Crane K-Pod Tripod System, BH #KETH1004, which has a 500 pound load capacity. https://bhpho.to/38YbcpG

Q: 8. How heavy of a camera system will this support. We are looking at the Bosch Mic 7000i camera system. This would be mounted on a truck?

A: There are configurations that allow you to use DSLR's up to RED's and Alexa's with heavy cine lenses. Basically, any camera you could use.

Q: 9. What are the dimensions when closed with the wheels attached? Looks amazing but might be too bulky and wide/thick

A: The Kessler Crane K-Pod Tripod System has a Folded Dimension of 39" x 10.75" x 10" and weight is 22lbs. With dolly attached it would add about 5 inches.

Q: 10. Can you please tell me, is it possible to clamp a Super Clamp to the tripod legs? (For example: The Manfrotto 035RL which has a jaw opening of 2.1"). In advance, thank you for your help with this.

A: Yes that is possible. We even recommend this Impact Super Clamp with Ratchet Handle, B&H # IMCC106R, which also has a 2.1" opening. https://bhpho.to/2cFjAwj