CHALLENGER LIFTS CL10-XP9-3 9,000 lb Two-Post Lift

The CL10-XP9-3 has a maximum lifting capacity of 9,000 lb total, with 4,500 lb capacity per platform. This capacity handles passenger cars, light trucks, crossovers, and SUVs within the weight rating. The lift is ALI certified to this capacity, meaning it has been third-party tested and validated to safely lift vehicles up to the rated weight when properly installed on compliant concrete.

A minimum ceiling height of 15 feet is recommended for the 3-foot extension configuration. The lift has an overall height of 176 inches (14 ft 8 in), and adequate overhead clearance is needed for full rise operation, padded overhead shut-off system function, and technician safety. Facilities with lower ceilings should consider the standard-height CL10-XP9 model without the 3-foot extension, which has a reduced overall height suitable for standard commercial garage ceilings.

Installation requires minimum 4 inches of reinforced concrete with 3,500 PSI compressive strength, cured at least 28 days per ACI specifications. The floor must be dead level and free of cracks, construction joints, and expansion seams throughout the lift footprint. Anchor bolts must be installed at least 6-8 inches from expansion seams, control joints, or concrete edges with 150 ft-lb torque. These requirements ensure the lift can safely support the full 9,000 lb rated capacity without foundation movement or anchor failure.

The lift includes (4) 1.5 inch rubber spotting blocks for standard lift point applications and (4) 3 inch rubber spotting blocks for vehicles requiring additional height clearance. Two column-mounted spotting block storage caddies keep accessories organized and accessible. Additional included items are dual integrated rubber door guards for vehicle protection during positioning, a padded overhead shut-off system for automatic lift stop at maximum rise, conventional power controls with single-point mechanical lock release, and all hardware and anchor bolts required for installation.

Standard rise time is 38 seconds to full 70 inch rise height using the 2 HP motor and dual hydraulic cylinder system. The optional Quick Cycle system reduces rise time to 27 seconds and lower time to 17 seconds, improving throughput in high-volume express service operations. Quick Cycle saves 11 seconds per lift cycle, which compounds across high-volume service days where facilities process 40 or more vehicles.

Yes, the CL10-XP9-3 carries ALI Gold Label certification meeting ANSI/ALI ALCTV standards, confirming the lift has been independently tested and validated for the rated 9,000 lb capacity. The lift is also ETL Listed by Intertek Testing Services for electrical safety compliance. Challenger Lifts is an active board member of the Automotive Lift Institute, contributing to industry safety standard development. ALI certification is often required by insurance providers and commercial facility inspectors for automotive service equipment installations.

The lift includes a 5-2-1 warranty structure: 5 years on structural parts including carriage, columns, column extensions, and overhead beams; 2 years on functional parts including power units, cylinders, sheaves, hoses, cables, and controls; and 1 year labor coverage for warranty repairs. The 2-year functional parts coverage exceeds the typical 1-year industry standard. An extended 3-year functional parts warranty is available if purchased within 30 days of invoice and installed by an authorized installer. Warranty requires product registration at the Challenger Lifts website.

Platform length adjusts from 58 inches minimum to 75 inches maximum using the integrated flip-up ramps. The mid-position setting provides 66.5 inches for medium-wheelbase vehicles. This three-position range accommodates compact passenger cars at the shortest setting through full-size trucks, crew cab pickups, and extended wheelbase SUVs at maximum extension, eliminating the need for aftermarket wheelbase adapters.