
Challenger Lifts
EV1220 Series 12K Heavy-Duty Inground Lift
In-Ground Lifts
Challenger's electric hydraulic cassette-style 12,000 lb. inground lift for professional service facilities. A smaller footprint maximizes service bays, and true 3-stage front and rear arms lift a larger range of heavier vehicles. ALI/ETL certified.
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Model
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- Capacity
- 12,000 lb
- Rise height
- 78 in
- Speed of rise
- 60 s
- Motor
- 2HP 208v-230v 60Hz 1Ph
Key specifications
- Lifting capacity
- 12,000 lbs.
- Capacity
- 3,000 lbs. per arm
- Rise height
- 78"
- Speed of rise
- 60 s (EV1220) / 38 s (EV1220-QC)
- Screw pad height
- 5" - 6.75"
- Width overall
- 115"
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Fit & requirements
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- Lifting capacity
- 12,000 lbs.
- Capacity
- 3,000 lbs. per arm
- Width overall
- 115"
- Drive-thru clearance
- 87"
- Motor / voltage
- 2HP 208v-230v 60Hz 1Ph (EV1220) / 3HP 208v-230v 60Hz 1Ph (EV1220-QC)
- Air required
- 90 - 120 psi
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
12,000 lb capacity
Both published EV1220 models lift 12,000 lbs., 3,000 lbs. per arm.
87 in. drive-thru
115 in. overall width with an 87 in. drive-thru clearance.
QuickCycle option
The -QC model publishes a 38 second rise against 60 seconds on the standard unit.
Capacity & Dimensions
EV1220: 12,000 lb heavy-duty inground lift with 3-stage front and rear arms, a 72 in. stroke, 78 in. rise height and a 60 s speed of rise.
| Configuration | Capacity | Rise height | Speed of rise | Motor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV1220 | 12,000 lb | 78 in | 60 s | 2HP 208v-230v 60Hz 1Ph |
| EV1220-QC | 12,000 lb | 78 in | 38 s | 3HP 208v-230v 60Hz 1Ph |
- EV1220, EV1220-QC
- 12,000 lbs.
- 3,000 lbs. per arm
- 3-stage front / 3-stage rear
- 72"
- 78"
- 115"
- 87"
- 19.625" - 48"
- 5" - 6.75"
- 8.5"
- 2HP 208v-230v 60Hz 1Ph (EV1220) / 3HP 208v-230v 60Hz 1Ph (EV1220-QC)
- 60 s (EV1220) / 38 s (EV1220-QC)
- 90 - 120 psi
- Yes
- Black, Red, Blue
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| Model | Challenger Lifts![]() | Challenger Lifts![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Why TAG lists it | This model | Challenger publishes the EW12 series as a 12K wide inground platform. Compare before choosing. |
| Lifting capacity | 12,000 lbs. | 12,000 lbs. |
| Arms | 3-stage front / 3-stage rear | 3-stage front / 3-stage rear |
| Stroke | 72" | 72" |
| Rise height | 78" | 78" |
| Width overall | 115" | 121.5" |
| Drive-thru clearance | 87" | 88" |
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