Challenger Lifts CL12A Heavy-Duty Two Post Vehicle Lift

Challenger Lifts CL12A Heavy-Duty Two Post Vehicle Lift
12,000 lbs. Capacity Adjustable Width and Height 
with 3-Stage Front and Rear Arms

Challenger Lifts is proud to announce the release of our new adjustable height 12,000 lbs. capacity Two Post Lift. This new feature is designed to provide flexibility during installation in shops with ceiling height variations. The sleeved-fit extension style allows for as much as 6" of height deviation (from 13' 2" to 13' 8" for the standard height model). With this new feature, our Premium Heavy-Duty Two Post Lift will fit just about anywhere. Accommodate a wide range of standard cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs within the same service bay with +6" and +12" width adjustment (during installation) and +1' and +2' optional column extensions. Standard features also include 3-stage front and rear arms, premium telescoping footpads, and stack adapter extensions and storage organizers. Challenger Lifts CL12A is ALI and ETL Certified.

The CL12A has features you would expect to pay more for like geared arm restraints, 3-stage front and rear arms, and necessary adapters for lifting trucks. In fact, no other car lift company gives you more.

All CL12A 12,000 lbs. capacity vehicle lifts come standard with Part# 10315 Stack Adapter Extension Kit and Enhanced Screw Pads.

Enhanced Screw Pad
The enhanced screw pad comes standard with CL12A and has durable contact pad with built-in raised edge on two sides to accommodate locating of framed vehicles.

Stack Adapter Extension Kit
Stack Adapter Kit for 10,000 and 12,000 lb. two post and inground car and truck lifts. Drop-in style stack adapters help reach pickup points on vehicles with running boards or side steps. Simply take out the screw pad, drop in the stack adapter extension and replace screw pad to reach lifting points. Stack Adapter Extension Kit includes (4) 3" Stack Extensions, (2) 6" Stack Extensions and (2) Organizer Racks with hardware. Organizer racks mount to automotive lift column to keep adapters within reach. Works with all Challenger two post automotive lifts.

New Textured Powdercoating - New formula provides enhanced durability and a world-class look!

• 500 hours salt spray / corrosion resistance (ASTM B117)
• 40 in-lb impact resistance (ASTM D2794)
• 5B (100%) paint adhesion (ASTM D3359)

Car Lift Innovation Leader
It's what sets Challenger Lifts apart from the rest of the car lifts industry. Innovation is at the heart of important technological advances like the revolutionary Versymmetric automotive lifts, the industry's first 3-stage front and rear arm 12,000 lbs. two post lift (lift anything from a small sedan to a Heavy-Duty Truck!

Challenger Lifts' comprehensive line of automotive lifts and car lift accessories are inspired solutions that create increased shop efficiency and enhanced revenue potential.

So, you want the best? Of course you do! That's why you're looking at a challenger lift right now. You know Challenger. They've been around much longer than a strong majority of all those other inferior auto lift manufacturers out there. And it shows. Nobody makes them better. When it comes to their two post lifts, their CL10 Series lifts are the pride of the industry. They boast features that other competitors wish they could offer. Plus, many models are also made in the USA. Contact us for details. When these other manufacturers claim they're just as good as, or the same as a Challenger, don't believe them. There's a reason they have such a long term list of satisfied customers. The cylinders are premium grade and offer ultra-smooth functionality, and they won't start leaking a day after the warranty expires. They were the first manufacturer to offer three stage arms on their top two post lift models, and most models are ALI certified. Many two post models offer the innovative Versymmetric feature invented by Challenger back in 1992 that allows you to adjust the vehicle forward or rearward on the lift, to adjust the center of gravity closer to the columns. This gives you the best of both worlds, so you don't have to choose between symmetric or asymmetric. They are the true pioneers of the industry. Always leading, always innovating, and always providing smart solutions to satisfied auto shop owners.

New Power Unit Service Bulletin Effective 4/21/25

As of 4/21/25, Challenger Lifts will be switching to the Bucher AB-9367-DLH and AB-9858-DLH power units from the current SPX AB-9367 and AB-9858 models. These new Bucher power units will only require a 20 amp breaker. Electrical consumption is becoming more important as customers look to save on electrical installation costs (less breakers) and conserve energy.

Benefits Of The Change:

• Minimum Breaker Required Reduced from 30 to 20 Amp
• Optimize Power Consumption
• By consolidating our 10K and 12K power units, we simplify maintenance procedures and reduce inventory complexity

New CYL+ Descent Time Service Bulletin Effective 2/18/26

As of 2/18/26, Challenger Lifts will be updating the cylinders that we currently are using to improve the descent times of our CL10 and CL12 Series 2-Post lifts and also the EW and EV 10K and 12K Series lifts.

We have improved the lowering speed by adding a pressure compensating flow control valve to each hydraulic cylinder. These flow control valves maintain the lowering speed to a constant 20 (approximately) seconds regardless of the weight of the vehicle.

Descent time of all models will improve, increasing productivity!

This change will not affect the QuickCycle™ model. You will still need to order QuickCycle™ if you want the faster rise and descent.

All new products will be marked with the label CYL+ on the outside of the packaging. This will call out that it has the new style cylinders with the faster descent.

Benefits Of The Change:

• Facilitates the technician's ability to lower their completed work faster and get on to the next job
• Improved lowering speed will improve the productivity of the shop

Power Units Service Bulletin Effective 3/31/26

Due to ongoing supply chain challenges affecting our current power unit manufacturer, starting March 29th, 2026 we will be utilizing power units from both of our approved manufacturers for the foreseeable future. This adjustment will allow us to continue shipping product without interruption and maintain the level of service you expect from us. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work through these temporary constraints.

Both current manufacturers meet all ALI certification requirements and fully align with our performance and quality standards. As a result:

• Either manufacturer's power unit may be included with any two post or inground lift that ships.
• The power units will carry the warranty that the lift carry, regardless of manufacturer.

CL10AV3, CL10AV3-2, CL10AV3-3, CL10AV3-EV, CL10AV3-2-EV, CL10AV3-3-EV, CL10A-XP9, CL10A-2-XP9, CL10A-3-XP9
CL12A, CL12A-1, CL12A-2,CL12A-EV, CL12A-1-EV, CL12A-2-EV, CL12A-LC, CL12A-LC-EV
EV1020, EV1020-XP9, EW10, EH10, EV1220, EW12

*All Update and Completion Kits for these models will also be affected

As we move past the current supply chain issues, our long term plan is to return to using the Hydraulic Solutions power unit on our domestically produced models and the Bucher power units on our imported models. We believe this approach provides the most stability moving forward given the ongoing turbulence in the supply chain.

Please also note that once we transition back to our standard configuration, you will need to mark your orders with the amperage 20amp or 30amp) you prefer for your 10K two post and inground lift orders. If you do not mark your orders, you will automatically receive the 30amp Hydraulic Solutions power unit.

Thank you for your continued partnership and patience. If you have any questions or need additional information, our team is ready to assist.

Shipping

We promise to do our best to get your order to you as soon as possible. We provide estimated shipping times on the product pages. All orders are dispatched within 1-2 business days and delivered within 5-7 business days.

Order delays have proven to be unavoidable and outside of our control. While this might be frustrating, we ask you to please be patient and understanding with us in these tough times. We thank you for your business and appreciate your patience.

Please see our Returns and Refunds Policy for more details.

Returns & Refunds

If you need to exchange your product, you may do so. You, as the customer, are responsible for any shipping costs throughout any returns and exchange processes. Due to drastically increasing LTL/freight shipping costs, any outright returns will incur a 25% cancellation fee + return shipping costs. If you are replacing the product with something else, we may be able to help you cover some of the costs depending on the product.