Product Description
Challenger Lifts CL12A 12,000lb. Heavy Duty 2-Post Adjustable Lift
The Challenger CL12A is a 12,000 lb. capacity two-post lift designed to service a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and electric vehicles. It offers multiple height and width configurations to accommodate different shop layouts and uses 3-stage front and rear arms with telescoping footpads for access to a variety of vehicle lifting points.
Each CL12A includes a Stack Adapter Kit (P/N 10315) for additional lifting-point adjustment. For shops with lower ceilings, the CL12A-LC provides the same general features with a reduced column height of 11' 11". Both the CL12A and CL12A-LC are ALI® Certified. Domestically built in Challenger's Kentucky factory in the USA!
**Free shipping to Continental United States.** Delivery will be made by motor freight. Customer is responsible for unloading the lift from delivery truck. Does not include installation, though installation is available locally.
Free shipping if drop shipped from the factory (subject to factory lead time). In-stock lifts at Melrose may be picked up at our warehouse, with local installation/delivery available.
Manufacturer's warranty, 1 year labor, 2 year functional parts, and 5 year structural parts.
Features
- 3-Stage Front & Rear arms
- Adjustable width from 11′ 10″ to 12′ 10″
- Designed to service electric and other wider vehicles when combined with TFPK footpad kit
- 1′ and 2′ Column Extensions available
- Low-Ceiling model available with column height of 11′ 11″
- Dual Pendant Controls and QuickCycle™ are available for Standard and Low-Ceiling height CL12A models
- ALI Certified

Lift model variations with the following are available:


Specifications
| Model Number | CL12A | CL12A-DPC-QC | CL12A-1 | CL12A-2 | CL12A-LC | CL12A-LC-DPC-QC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Standard Height | Standard Height w/ Dual Pendant Control and QuickCycle™ | 1' Extended Height | 2' Extended Height | Low-Ceiling | Low-Ceiling w/ Dual Pendant Control and QuickCycle™ |
| Lifting Capacity | 12,000 lbs. | 12,000 lbs. | 12,000 lbs. | 12,000 lbs. | 12,000 lbs. | 12,000 lbs. |
| Lifting Configuration | Symmetric | Symmetric | Symmetric | Symmetric | Symmetric | Symmetric |
| Arms | 3-stage front/3-stage rear | 3-stage front/3-stage rear | 3-stage front/3-stage rear | 3-stage front/3-stage rear | 3-stage front/3-stage rear | 3-stage front/3-stage rear |
| Rise Height | 84.75” | 84.75” | 84.75” | 84.75” | 80.75” | 80.75” |
| Overall Height | 13’ 2” or 13’ 8” | 13’ 2” or 13’ 8” | 14’ 2” or 14’ 8” | 15’ 2” or 15’ 8” | 11’ 11” | 11’ 11” |
| Adjustable Width Overall | 142” / 148” / 154” | 142” / 148” / 154” | 142” / 148” / 154” | 142” / 148” / 154” | 142” / 148” / 154” | 142” / 148” / 154” |
| Drive-Thru Clearance | 103.5”, 109.5” or 115.5” | 103.5”, 109.5” or 115.5” | 103.5”, 109.5” or 115.5” | 103.5”, 109.5” or 115.5” | 103.5”, 109.5” or 115.5” | 103.5”, 109.5” or 115.5” |
| Floor to Overhead Switch | 12’ 8” or 13’ 2” | 12’ 8” or 13’ 2” | 13’ 8” or 14’ 2” | 14’ 8” or 15’ 2” | 11’ 4.5” | 11’ 4.5” |
| Arm Reach (Min.) | 27.5” | 27.5” | 27.5” | 27.5” | 27.5” | 27.5” |
| Arm Reach (Max.) | 59” | 59” | 59” | 59” | 59” | 59” |
| Screw Pad Height * | 4.75” - 6.625” | 4.75” - 6.625” | 4.75” - 6.625” | 4.75” - 6.625” | 4.75” - 6.625” | 4.75” - 6.625” |
| Inside Columns | 114.5” / 120.5” / 126.5” | 114.5” / 120.5” / 126.5” | 114.5” / 120.5” / 126.5” | 114.5” / 120.5” / 126.5” | 114.5” / 120.5” / 126.5” | 114.5” / 120.5” / 126.5” |
| Motor / Voltage | 2HP, 208v-230v, 60Hz, 1Ph | 2HP, 208v-230v, 60Hz, 1Ph | 2HP, 208v-230v, 60Hz, 1Ph | 2HP, 208v-230v, 60Hz, 1Ph | 2HP, 208v-230v, 60Hz, 1Ph | 2HP, 208v-230v, 60Hz, 1Ph |
| Speed of Rise (approximate) | 63s | 40s | 63s | 63s | 60s | 38s |
| Ceiling Height Required | 14’ 3” Minimum | 14’ 3” Minimum | 15’ 3” Minimum | 16’ 3” Minimum | 12’ Minimum | 12’ Minimum |
| Colors Available | Red, Blue, Black | Red, Blue, Black | Red, Blue, Black | Red, Blue, Black | Red, Blue, Black | Red, Blue, Black |
| ALI® Certified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Requirements

Service Bay Layout

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