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Challenger Lifts CL12A 12K Heavy-Duty Two-Post Adjustable Lift

Challenger Lifts

CL12A 12K Heavy-Duty Two-Post Adjustable Lift

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Challenger's 12,000 lb. capacity two-post lift built around multiple height and width adjustments so it can be installed to suit a range of bay layouts. It uses 3-stage front and rear arms with telescoping footpads, and every CL12A ships with a Stack Adapter Kit (P/N 10315). Shops with limited ceiling height can specify the CL12A-LC, which keeps the same features at a reduced 11' 11" column height.

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Key specifications

Lifting capacity
12,000 lbs.
Rise height
84.75" (CL12A-LC: 80.75")
Speed of rise
Approx. 63 s (CL12A-LC 60 s)
Overall height
13' 2"–15' 8" depending on model; CL12A-LC 11' 11"
Ceiling height required
14' 3" minimum (CL12A-LC 12' minimum)
Adjustable overall width
142" / 148" / 154"
Specifications

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Fit & requirements

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Lifting capacity
12,000 lbs.
Overall height
13' 2"–15' 8" depending on model; CL12A-LC 11' 11"
Adjustable overall width
142" / 148" / 154"
Drive-thru clearance
103.5", 109.5" or 115.5"
Ceiling height required
14' 3" minimum (CL12A-LC 12' minimum)

What TAG confirms with you

  • Slab thickness, age and condition where the lift will be anchored
  • Bay width, drive-through length and ceiling height at the highest point
  • Overhead obstructions: doors, lighting, ductwork and sprinkler heads
  • Vehicles you lift most often, including the heaviest and longest
  • Electrical service available at the bay and who runs the final connection
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Capacity & Dimensions

Lifting capacity
12,000 lbs.
Lift configuration
Symmetric
Arms
3-stage front / 3-stage rear
Rise height
84.75" (CL12A-LC: 80.75")
Overall height
13' 2"–15' 8" depending on model; CL12A-LC 11' 11"
Adjustable overall width
142" / 148" / 154"
Drive-thru clearance
103.5", 109.5" or 115.5"
Arm reach
27.5" min. to 59" max.
Motor
2HP, 208v-230v, 60Hz, 1Ph
Speed of rise
Approx. 63 s (CL12A-LC 60 s)
Ceiling height required
14' 3" minimum (CL12A-LC 12' minimum)
Available colors
Black, Red, Blue

Additional details

  • Challenger lists CL12A and CL12A-LC as ALI® certified

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Accessories for CL12A 12K Heavy-Duty Two-Post Adjustable Lift

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  • Optional accessory

    Challenger Lifts Adapter Cart Package (ACC-CART-PKG)

    Mobile cart package that keeps lift adapters, footpads and spacers organized at the point of use. Challenger includes the accessory cart, four 6" stack adapters, four 3" stack adapters, an EV foot pad kit (set of four), a GM foot pad set (sold in pairs), cab-off adapters (set of four), 1" and 1.5" rubber spacers, two 3-stage arms for low-profile vehicle access, and four replacement footpads.

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  • Optional accessory

    Challenger Lifts Air & Electric Workstation (B10264A)

    Part no. B10264A

    Challenger workstation that provides electricity and air mounted directly to the lift column, keeping both at the technician's work area.

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  • Optional accessory

    Challenger Lifts Round Rubber Footpad (B2260)

    Optional round rubber double telescoping footpad. Fits all 10K, 12K and 16K inground and above ground lifts. Sold individually.

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  • Optional accessory

    Challenger Lifts Standard Footpad (B2270)

    Part no. B2270

    Premium telescoping polyurethane footpad, the standard pad for most Challenger lifts. The pads screw up and down so technicians can reach a variety of lift points on many different vehicle types. Sold individually.

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  • Optional accessory

    Challenger Lifts Blackout Kit (10700 / 10702)

    Challenger's Blackout Kit allows a lift to be lowered manually during a facility power outage, so a customer vehicle is not stuck while raised. The lightweight, easy-to-carry kit is intended for use on Challenger two-post lift models, should only be used by properly trained technicians, is designed as a temporary solution, and should only be used once per lift during a single outage event.

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  • Optional accessory

    Challenger Lifts 7K Turf Rail (TR07)

    Part no. TR07

    Challenger Turf Rail picks up turf and all-terrain equipment by wheel engagement. The patented system uses two rails that engage onto the height adapters of most two-post, symmetrically installed lifts. Two trays then attach to the rails and are fully adjustable from 26" to 116" wheelbases. Challenger positions the kit for airports, golf courses, parks and landscape companies.

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  • Optional accessory

    Challenger Lifts Electric Vehicle Footpad Kit (EVFPK)

    Part no. EVFPK

    Challenger footpad kit designed to support select electric vehicles. Fits most Challenger two-post lifts. Sold in sets of four.

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  • Optional accessory

    Challenger Lifts Light Bar Kit (EAK0361V64A-US)

    Part no. EAK0361V64A-US

    LED light bars that come in pairs, feature motion detection, are 27" long and include 10400 mAh rechargeable batteries. The strong magnets place light in many different areas of a shop, output is adjustable from 100 to 1000 lumens, and the ends rotate 360 degrees.

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  • Optional accessory

    Challenger Lifts Heavy-Duty Footpad 12K (B12162S-12)

    Standard footpad for Challenger CL12 and LE12 two-post lifts, rated at 12,000 lbs. capacity.

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  • Optional accessory

    Challenger Lifts GM Truck Footpad Set (B2280PR)

    Part no. B2280PR

    Drop-in wide-frame footpads that prepare a Challenger lift for 2019 and newer GM half-ton pickup trucks. Challenger notes the front frame rails on these trucks are wider, which required a new footpad, and that using the standard footpads can cause damage to the frame at this lifting point. Only one pair is needed for the front section of the truck when lifting. Fits Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC trucks.

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ModelChallenger Lifts
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LE12-3S 12K Two-Post Lift
Why TAG lists itThis modelChallenger publishes LE12-3S as another 12K two-post platform. Compare before choosing.
Lifting capacity12,000 lbs.12,000 lbs.
Arms3-stage front / 3-stage rear3-stage front / 3-stage rear
Rise height84.75" (CL12A-LC: 80.75")77.75"
Overall height13' 2"–15' 8" depending on model; CL12A-LC 11' 11"166" / 175" (2' height extension available)
Drive-thru clearance103.5", 109.5" or 115.5"103"
Arm reach27.5" min. to 59" max.27.5" min. to 54.5" max.

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