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The Challenger 4018XFX is a professional-grade, ALI-certified 18,000 lb capacity four-post lift engineered for shops servicing light and medium-duty vehicles that demand certified reliability and proven performance. With its flat deck design, 24-inch wide runways, and 72-inch maximum lifting height, this heavy-duty lift provides the workspace and capacity needed for a wide range of commercial and fleet maintenance applications.
Built with Challenger's proven cable design and featuring a single-point mechanical lock release, the 4018XFX delivers the dependability and safety your team needs for daily service operations. Whether you're working on trucks, vans, SUVs, or passenger vehicles, this lift offers the lifting capacity, clearance, and stability to handle your toughest jobs with confidence.
Key Highlights
18,000 lb lift capacity (8165 kg) – handles light and medium-duty vehicles with ease
72-inch maximum lifting height (1829 mm) – ample clearance for undercarriage work and maintenance
24-inch wide runways with 40-inch spacing – accommodates a broad range of wheelbases up to 220 inches (7706 mm)
ALI-certified – meets industry safety and performance standards for professional use
Cable design with single-point mechanical lock release – reliable operation and streamlined safety controls
Workspace and Installation Requirements
The Challenger 4018XFX is designed for professional shop environments with adequate bay space. The lift measures 303-3/8 inches in overall length (7706 mm) and 152-1/8 inches in overall width (3864 mm), with an overall height of 98.625 inches. For optimal installation and operation, Challenger recommends a bay width of 18 feet and a bay depth of 30 feet.
With a lowered runway height of just 9-1/2 inches (241 mm), vehicles can be driven onto the lift with minimal approach angle concerns. The lift features 40 inches of clearance between the runways, providing excellent technician access to the undercarriage. The inside column spacing measures 128.8125 inches, with 229.125 inches between columns, ensuring flexibility for various vehicle configurations. The rise time is 70 seconds, offering efficient operation without sacrificing control or safety.
Power and Operating Specifications
The 4018XFX operates on 208-230V / 60Hz / 1Ph standard motor voltage, making it compatible with most shop electrical systems. The lift requires an air supply of 90-120 psi (6-8 bar) for pneumatic functions, with a maximum operating pressure (full load) of 2650 psi (183 bar). This combination of electric and pneumatic power ensures smooth, reliable lifting performance across the full weight range.
With a shipping weight of 5465 lbs (2484 kg), proper equipment and preparation are essential for receiving and installation. The lift's robust construction contributes to its exceptional stability and load-bearing capabilities, providing a solid foundation for years of dependable service.
Engineered for Professional Performance
The Challenger 4018XFX features a cable-driven lifting system known for its proven reliability and consistent performance. The single-point mechanical lock release simplifies operation, allowing technicians to engage and disengage the safety locks with confidence and efficiency. This design minimizes complexity while maximizing safety—a critical combination for busy shop environments.
The flat deck runway configuration provides maximum accessibility to the vehicle undercarriage, making this lift ideal for alignment work, exhaust service, suspension repairs, and general undercarriage maintenance. The 24-inch runway width ensures solid vehicle support, while the 40-inch space between runways gives your technicians room to work efficiently and safely.
Versatile Applications and Shop Flexibility
Whether you're running a general repair shop, fleet maintenance facility, or dealership service center, the Challenger 4018XFX delivers the versatility you need. The maximum wheelbase capacity of 220 inches accommodates everything from compact cars to full-size trucks and vans. The generous 72-inch lifting height provides ample working room underneath the vehicle for technicians to perform thorough inspections, diagnostics, and repairs without awkward positioning or compromised access.
The lift's design balances capacity with efficiency—70-second rise time means less waiting between jobs, while the cable-driven system ensures smooth, controlled movement throughout the entire lifting range. The single-point mechanical lock release streamlines operation, reducing the steps needed to raise and secure vehicles, which translates to faster bay turnaround and improved shop productivity.
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Challenger Quality and Paint Upgrade
Note: Starting November 1, 2022, Challenger implemented a paint upgrade to a premium textured formula for enhanced durability and finish quality. Click here for full details on the paint upgrade.
Every Challenger lift is built to meet rigorous industry standards and undergoes comprehensive testing to ensure safety, reliability, and longevity. The 4018XFX is backed by Challenger's commitment to quality manufacturing and customer support, giving you peace of mind in your investment. With ALI certification, this lift meets the highest standards for safety and performance in the automotive service industry.
Why Choose the Challenger 4018XFX?
When your shop demands certified performance, proven reliability, and the capacity to handle a diverse vehicle fleet, the Challenger 4018XFX delivers on all fronts. This is a lift built for shops that refuse to compromise on safety or quality—a lift that works as hard as your team does, day in and day out.
From its robust cable lifting system to its thoughtful ergonomics and operational efficiency, the 4018XFX represents decades of engineering experience and continuous improvement. It's more than just a lift—it's a foundation for building a safer, more productive, and more profitable shop.
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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