Abstract: The improved stand assembly of the present invention includes an upper end bracket for attachment to a core harvester apparatus proximate the elevated turf core discharge end thereof. At least one upper support arm for removable attachment to the upper end bracket when in a first or operative position is provided to support substantially the full weight of the turf core harvester apparatus when disposed into a second or inoperative position. At least one lower end support arm is further provided for removable engagement of the lower end of the core harvester apparatus when in the first or operative position and to support substantially the full weight of the lawn core harvester apparatus when disposed into the second or inoperative position. A frame is further provided to connect the upper support arm to the lower end support arm.