When your shop demands a lift engineered to handle everything from compact cars to tall, heavy trucks, the Challenger CL16-3S delivers without compromise. Built to meet rigorous ALI/ANSI safety standards from the anchors up, this 16,000-lb capacity two-post lift is designed for fleet maintenance operations and commercial service facilities that need exceptional versatility, rugged durability, and the flexibility to adapt to diverse vehicle types and shop configurations.
The CL16-3S is more than just a powerful lift—it's a complete lifting solution engineered wider, taller, and stronger to tackle the heaviest vehicles in any fleet. Featuring 3-stage front and rear arms with an impressive arm reach from 36.625" minimum to 75" maximum, this lift provides the reach and adjustability to handle smaller vehicles asymmetrically or lift service trucks symmetrically with confidence. Whether you're servicing light-duty cars or heavy-duty pickups, the CL16-3S adapts to your workflow with ease.
Optimum Flexibility for Any Bay Configuration
One of the standout strengths of the Challenger CL16 Heavy-Duty series is its exceptional installation flexibility. This lift can be installed in one of three height and three width variations, making it one of Challenger's most versatile lifts for shops with unique ceiling heights or bay dimensions. Choose from overall height options of 162", 168", or 174", with 24-inch height extensions available for extended-height models. Width configurations include 166.75" (standard), 160.75" (-6"), or 154.75" (-12"), allowing you to tailor the lift to fit your exact shop space while maintaining full capacity and functionality.
The adjustable width and symmetrical design provide easy access to the vehicle's interior during service, while the 132" to 120" between-column spacing ensures ample drive-through clearance. This adaptability means the CL16-3S integrates seamlessly into existing bays or new construction, delivering maximum performance without compromising your facility layout.
Innovative Synchronizer Cable System
The CL16-3S incorporates an innovative synchronizer cable system that easily adjusts to any of the three lift height options without extra parts or rendering the cable connection inaccessible. This intelligent design simplifies installation and future adjustments, saving time and reducing maintenance complexity. The system features an oversized 5" diameter steel pulley and heavy-duty 3/8" aircraft-quality cable, significantly reducing stress on the equalization system and dramatically increasing cable life. Paired with a 60" lifting carriage design, this configuration enhances lift durability and ensures smooth, reliable operation over years of heavy use.
Built for Safety, Convenience, and Long Life
Safety and ease of operation are at the core of the CL16-3S design. A single-point air actuated lock release allows the technician to disengage both columns simultaneously, streamlining the lifting and lowering process. Dual integrated rubber door guards protect vehicle doors from accidental damage during positioning, while heavy-duty rubber screw pads accommodate a wide range of recommended vehicle lifting points, ensuring secure contact with diverse undercarriage designs.
The lift features low-profile pickup pads and is equipped with 3" and 6" stack adapters included as standard, providing the flexibility to lift low-clearance vehicles or add height as needed. With a screw pad height ranging from 4.75" minimum to 6.5" maximum, and a rise height of 75.5" to 81.5" (with adapters), the CL16-3S offers the clearance and reach required for efficient undercarriage work on a broad spectrum of vehicles.
Powered by a robust 3 HP, 1-phase, 208/230V motor (optional 3-phase also available), the lift achieves a rise time of 62 seconds, delivering rapid cycle times to keep your shop productive. An air supply of 90-120 PSI is required for operation. Standard lift colors include Red, Blue, and Black, allowing you to match your shop's aesthetic or branding.
Key Selling Points at a Glance
16,000-lb capacity with symmetric lifting configuration—ideal for heavy-duty trucks and commercial fleet work.
3-stage front and rear arms with 36.625" to 75" reach for unmatched versatility lifting vehicles large and small.
Three height and three width installation options—the ultimate in bay customization and space optimization.
Innovative synchronizer cable system with oversized 5" pulley and 3/8" cable—reduces stress and extends lift life.
Single-point air actuated lock release, dual rubber door guards, and heavy-duty screw pads—safety and convenience built in.
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What's Included with Your Lift
The Challenger CL16-3S arrives ready to install with a complete set of essential accessories and hardware:
B12162S-12 screw pads for secure vehicle lifting
3" and 6" stack adapters to accommodate various vehicle heights
Organizer racks with hardware for convenient storage of lift accessories
Engineered for the Toughest Fleet Maintenance
Challenger's Heavy-Duty 2-Post lifts boast optimum flexibility with a lift designed from the anchors up to meet ALI/ANSI safety standards. Whether you're running a municipal fleet garage, a commercial truck service center, or a high-volume automotive shop, the CL16-3S is built to withstand the toughest service conditions. With its combination of heavy-duty construction, intelligent engineering, and unmatched versatility, this lift is the partner you need to keep your operation running smoothly, safely, and profitably for years to come.
Experience the confidence that comes from lifting with a Challenger CL16-3S—where power, precision, and flexibility meet to deliver a lift that's ready to tackle any challenge your shop encounters.
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
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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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