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In today's fast-paced automotive service industry, efficiency and versatility aren't just advantages—they're requirements. The Challenger CL10AV3-QC with Quick Cycle technology delivers both with industry-leading performance that transforms how your shop operates. This 10,000 lbs. capacity two-post lift features exclusive Versymmetric® technology, enabling you to service the broadest range of vehicles with unprecedented speed and precision, significantly enhancing your shop's capability and profitability.
The game-changing Quick Cycle upgrade dramatically increases lift speed, achieving a 24-second rise time (compared to 38 seconds on standard models) and 17-second descent. This impressive performance is achieved through an upgraded 3hp motor (versus the standard 2hp), propelling your service capabilities to new heights and allowing your team to handle significantly more vehicles per day. Time is money, and Quick Cycle delivers both.
What truly sets the CL10AV3-QC apart is its innovative 3-stage front and rear arms equipped with pioneering directSPOT™ design. The days of repeatedly shuffling vehicles back and forth to position the front arms properly are over. The Versymmetric® offset front arms provide direct access to vehicle lift points, enabling accurate first-try spotting every time while safely lifting both symmetrically and asymmetrically within the same service bay. This versatility maximizes your service capabilities and revenue potential without requiring multiple lifts.
Adjustable Width Configuration for Maximum Flexibility
Understanding that one size does not fit all, the CL10AV3-QC features three adjustable width settings ranging from 11' 6-1/2" to 12' 6-1/2", allowing you to optimize your setup for different vehicle types and shop configurations:
Narrow Configuration (11' 6-1/2"): Perfect for space-constrained bays or express pad setups, providing 100" drive-thru clearance
Universal Configuration (12' 1/2"): Ideal for cars, SUVs, trucks, and most electric vehicles with 106" drive-thru clearance
Wide Configuration (12' 6-1/2"): Optimal for cars, EVs, and luxury vehicles requiring maximum stability, offering 112" drive-thru clearance
To view or download the complete Adjustable Width Set-Up guide, click here. For the comprehensive lift inspection guide, click here.
Quick Cycle Technology: Speed That Transforms Your Shop
The Quick Cycle system represents a quantum leap in two-post lift technology. By upgrading from a standard 2hp motor to a powerful 3hp motor, Challenger achieves an extraordinary speed increase that fundamentally changes shop workflow. With an estimated 24-second rise time and 17-second descent, you're not just moving faster—you're completing more jobs, satisfying more customers, and generating more revenue every single day.
This isn't just about seconds saved; it's about jobs completed, customer satisfaction enhanced, and your shop's reputation elevated. In high-volume service environments, every second multiplies across dozens of daily lifts, translating into hours saved weekly and significant productivity gains monthly.
Flexible Height Options for Every Facility
The CL10AV3-QC Series is available in multiple height configurations to accommodate your facility's ceiling constraints:
CL10AV3-QC (Standard): Column height of 11' 2" or 11' 8" – fits standard 12-foot ceiling heights
CL10AV3-2-QC: With 2-foot column extensions, heights of 13' 2" or 13' 8"
CL10AV3-3-QC: With 3-foot column extensions, heights of 14' 2" or 14' 8"
All models deliver a generous 74-1/8" (1908mm) rise height, providing ample working clearance underneath vehicles. The maximum extended cylinder height is 11' 11" across all configurations.
Premium Engineering for Long-Term Reliability
Every aspect of the CL10AV3-QC is engineered for durability and performance:
Oversized 5" diameter pulley and heavy-duty 5/16" cable reduces stress on the equalization system and dramatically increases cable life
48" elongated carriage design distributes load more effectively, extending overall lift life
Fully gusseted base plate design increases column rigidity and structural integrity under heavy loads
Pulley-less jacketed single-point lock release system delivers smoother, easier operation with extended component longevity
Premium double telescoping screw pads adjust from 3-7/8" to 6-1/2" height, minimizing the need for adapters and simplifying vehicle positioning
Plated arm restraints and arm pins resist corrosion and provide long-lasting durability in demanding shop environments
Premium powder coat finish with textured formula (implemented starting November 1, 2022) provides exceptional durability and professional appearance
The front arms offer an adjustable reach from 20" minimum to 42" maximum, while the rear arms extend from 37-5/8" to 60", accommodating an exceptionally wide range of vehicle sizes and lift point configurations. Each arm is rated for a maximum load of 2,500 lbs., ensuring safe operation at full capacity.
Safety Features That Protect Your Investment
Safety is paramount in any professional shop, and the CL10AV3-QC includes comprehensive protection features:
Padded overhead shut-off system prevents costly vehicle damage by gently stopping lift travel before contact
Low lock height at 12" net rise enables safe undercarriage access at minimal elevation
Dual integrated rubber door guards protect vehicle panels from inadvertent damage during entry and exit
Conventional power controls provide intuitive, reliable operation
ALI® Certified design ensures compliance with industry safety standards
ALI Certified Quality
This lift is proudly ALI® Certified, meeting the rigorous safety and performance standards set by the Automotive Lift Institute. This certification provides peace of mind that your investment meets the highest industry standards for reliability and operator protection.
Installation Requirements
To ensure optimal performance and safety, the CL10AV3-QC requires:
Service Bay Height: 12-foot minimum ceiling height (for standard model)
Quick Cycle technology: Dramatically faster 24-second rise and 17-second descent for maximum productivity
Versymmetric® arms with directSPOT™: First-try accurate vehicle positioning, both symmetric and asymmetric lifting capability
Three adjustable width settings: From 11' 6-1/2" to 12' 6-1/2" to accommodate any vehicle type
10,000 lbs. capacity: Handles cars, SUVs, trucks, and electric vehicles with confidence
Multiple height configurations available: Standard, 2-foot extension, or 3-foot extension models fit any facility
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Proudly Made in the USA
The Challenger CL10AV3-QC is proudly manufactured in the United States, ensuring superior quality control, readily available parts and service support, and supporting American manufacturing jobs. When you choose Challenger, you're investing in proven American engineering excellence.
Note: Starting November 1, 2022, Challenger implemented a paint upgrade to a premium Textured Formula for enhanced durability and appearance. For complete details about this upgrade, click here.
Choose the Challenger CL10AV3-QC and expand your service potential with one of the industry's most versatile, fastest, and easiest-to-operate two-post lifts. This isn't just an investment in equipment—it's an investment in your shop's future, promising reliability, safety, unmatched performance, and the speed to handle more vehicles per day. Transform your shop's efficiency and profitability with Quick Cycle technology and Versymmetric® innovation.
Challenger Lifts, Inc. (CLI) lifts are guaranteed to the original owner. CLI shall repair or replace, at CLI option, for the full warranty period those parts that prove upon inspection to be defective and pay for reasonable costs of transportation and/or labor for replacement of said parts for the warranty period stated below. This warranty shall not apply unless the product is installed, used and maintained according to CLI’s specifications set forth in CLI’s installation, operation, and maintenance instructions. Use of any unapproved parts or accessories will void your warranty. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty is valid only if the product has been registered with Challenger Lifts, Inc., www.challengerlifts.com.
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance or adjustments, damage or malfunction caused by improper handling, installation,
abuse, misuse, negligence, carelessness of operation, or normal wear and tear. In addition, this warranty does not cover equipment when
repairs have been attempted or made by anyone other than a CLI authorized service representative.
This warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, which implied warranties are expressly excluded. No employee, agent, representative, dealer or other person or entity is
authorized to give any warranties of any nature on behalf of CLI.
The remedies described are exclusive and in no event shall CLI, Inc. be liable for special, consequential or incidental damages for the breach of or delay in performance of the warranty. This warranty shall be governed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the County of Jefferson.
Functional parts are considered the power units, cylinders, sheaves, sheave pins, hoses, hydraulic & pneumatic fittings, cables, adapters, latches, valves, and controls.
Structural parts are considered the carriage, columns, column extensions, overhead beams, arms, cross beams, runways, wheel stops, ramps, bolsters, sync rails, and plungers.
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