Christmas Tree Stands

Krinner Tree Genie XXL (94720)

#1 · Best Overall
8.5 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $137.99 Amazon
Our verdict
The easiest big-tree stand to use, and the one we would buy for most live trees. You pay a premium for the setup and the large reservoir. Krinner's own store lists it below the third-party Amazon price.

Pros

  • One person can set up and plumb the tree
  • Grips crooked trunks evenly
  • 2.5-gal reservoir, the largest here
  • Holds trunks up to 7 in
  • 5-year warranty and replacement water indicators sold separately

Cons

  • Priced well above bolt stands
  • Plastic claws and pedal can break if misused
  • The reservoir can spill if overfilled
  • A 2013 test reported a sticking float and an abrupt release, which may predate the current design

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Last reviewed November 9, 2026
Review

What to know about Krinner Tree Genie XXL (94720)

Krinner's largest standard foot-pedal stand. A single cable closes five claws around trunks up to 7 in, and the 2.5-gallon reservoir suits trees up to 12 ft. It is the long-running 'best overall' pick for people who set up big live trees, especially alone.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

Bob Vila and Family Handyman both name it their best overall stand. HGTV calls it best for large trees. The foot-pedal ratchet closes all five claws evenly, so one person can stand the tree up plumb without crawling under it to turn bolts. Popular Mechanics found that the near-identical XXL Deluxe grips crooked trunks evenly.

The 2.5-gal reservoir is the largest in this group. That is more than enough for a 7-in trunk under the National Christmas Tree Association's guideline of about a quart per inch of trunk diameter. Reviewed hit the sibling Deluxe L hard in an impact test and found its legs more than enough to keep a 7.5-ft tree up. It is made in Germany and carries a 5-year warranty.

What to know

Skip it if you want the lowest price or an all-metal stand. The claws and pedal are plastic.
Performance

Score breakdown

Stability & grip

How well the stand resists tipping and holds the trunk plumb, as measured in tester impact and pull tests (Reviewed, HGTV), including with irregular or crooked trunks.

8.5
The five-claw single cable gives equal pressure on the trunk (Bob Vila), and Popular Mechanics found the Deluxe version handles crooked trunks. No direct XXL impact or pull figure is published, so the score is capped at 8.5.
Ease of setup & takedown

Whether one person can center and lock the tree, how much crawling and bolt-turning is needed, assembly time, and how easy the tree is to release.

9.3
One person locks the tree with a foot pedal, with no crawling or bolt-turning. WRAL (2013) found the release snaps open abruptly.
Water capacity & refilling

Reservoir size relative to the tree's needs (NCTA: about 1 qt per inch of trunk), ease of filling without spills, and water-level indicators. For artificial-tree stands this is scored on pole fit and compatibility instead.

9.2
2.5 gal with a level indicator, the largest reservoir here. It spills if overfilled (Bob Vila), and the float stuck in WRAL's dated 2013 test.
Build quality & durability

Materials (welded or cast steel vs. plastic), owner reports of cracked bowls, failed welds or stripped bolts, warranty length, and availability of spare parts.

8.0
German-made with a 5-year warranty and spare indicators sold, but the body and claws are plastic.
Safety & materials

Fire safety through enough water to keep a live tree hydrated, electrical safety and listings on rotating or outlet stands, floor-protecting feet, and durable or sustainable materials. No food-contact concerns apply.

8.5
The large reservoir keeps a live tree hydrated, which lowers fire risk (NFPA), and replacement parts are available.
Value

Performance and longevity relative to typical street price.

7.0
$129 at Krinner, $138 on Amazon, roughly 4x a plastic bolt stand. The price is justified for big trees and solo setup.
Specifications

Krinner Tree Genie XXL (94720) specs

Fit

Tree type
Live
Max tree height
12 ft
Max trunk / pole diameter
7 in

Design

Stand type
Cable-and-claw foot-pedal
Securing mechanism
Foot-pedal ratchet tightens single cable with 5 claws

Watering

Water capacity
2.5 gal
Water-level indicator
Yes

Build

Primary material
Plastic body and claws with steel cable/gears
Stand weight
18 lb
Warranty
5 years (per Krinner XXL manual)

Features

Rotating
No
Built-in outlets
No
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