{"product_id":"challenger-4p14efx-14000-lbs-closed-front-4-post-service-lift-optional-alignment","title":"Challenger Lifts Closed-Front 4 Post General Service Lift \/ Optional Alignment","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChallenger 4P14EFX 14,000 lbs. Closed-Front 4-Post Service Lift\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTwo numbers define what this lift is for. It takes \u003cstrong\u003e14,000 lbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it rises \u003cstrong\u003e78 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e - and that rise height is the reason a technician can stand up under a truck on it rather than stoop. The closed-front design is the other half: a full-width crossmember at the front end instead of an open span, which is what lets the 4P14EFX carry a 182.5 in. wheelbase as standard, or 210 in. in the extended version, without the runways having to do all the work.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt ships in black only, and alignment is available as an option rather than being the assumed use. Everything below comes from Challenger's specification for this model plus the feature list on this page. Where published figures differ, this page gives both and tells you which one to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhy closed-front, and what you give up\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn open-front four-post lift lets you walk a transmission jack or a tall toolbox straight in between the runways from the front. A closed front trades that for structure. The crossmember ties the two front columns together, which is what keeps a long, heavy vehicle stable at full height and is the reason this design handles wheelbases that would make an open-front lift flex. If you routinely roll equipment in from the front of the bay, that is a real cost. If you park long trucks and vans and want them rock-solid at working height, it is the right trade.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eGetting on and off it\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunways are 20 in. wide, which sounds like a small number until you are lining up a dual-rear-wheel pickup in a mirror. Wide runways are forgiving; narrow ones make every drive-on a careful manoeuvre and eventually cost you a scraped rim. The approach ramps are louvered rather than smooth, so a wet or oily tyre has something to key into on the way up - the moment a tyre loses grip on a ramp is the moment the vehicle does something unplanned.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunway height is 7.25 in. off the floor at rest and the runways sit 40 in. or 43 in. apart, which is the adjustment that matters for narrow-track cars and wide-track trucks alike.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eLock positions and working height\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe lift offers fourteen locking positions through its travel. That is more than a safety count - it is an ergonomics feature. A technician working on an exhaust wants the job at chest height; the same technician doing a gearbox wants it higher; someone inspecting a suspension wants it at eye level. Fourteen stops means the lift can be set to the job instead of the job being done at whatever height the lift happens to offer. Over a shift that is the difference between working and reaching.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFull rise is 78 in. under the runways. Combined with the fourteen positions, that is a working envelope which suits a shop where the same bay does brake work in the morning and driveline work in the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWill It Fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenger's minimum recommended bay size for this lift is 14 ft. x 24 ft. That is the number to check first, before any other dimension, because it accounts for the space you need around the lift rather than the space the lift occupies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverall length is 245.75 in. and overall width 130.75 in. Columns stand 90.5 in. high, with 116 in. inside the columns. Rise is 78 in., runways are 20 in. wide and 7.25 in. high at rest, and the gap between runways adjusts to 40 in. or 43 in. Standard maximum wheelbase is 182.5 in., extending to 210 in. on the long version.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou will also need shop air: the specification calls for a supply of 90-120 psi. And a note on what we deliberately have not written - Challenger's concrete thickness and strength requirement is not held in our product data, so we are not going to quote you one. Ask us for the installation manual before you drill. Confirming the slab, the anchors, the bay dimensions and the electrical supply is the buyer's responsibility, and all four are cheaper to check now than after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eCheck the width between the columns before you plan the bay\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished figures for the width between the columns differ: Challenger's specification block gives \u003cstrong\u003e196 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e between columns; the catalogue entry for this model gives \u003cstrong\u003e16 ft.\u003c\/strong\u003e Those are not the same measurement, and on a lift this size the difference decides whether a wide vehicle clears. \u003cstrong\u003eIf the between-columns figure is load-bearing for your bay layout or your vehicles, confirm it with us in writing before you order\u003c\/strong\u003e - we will get it straight from Challenger.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003ePower supply\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 HP, 208v-230v, 60 Hz, 1 Ph, with a rise time listed at 90 seconds. A four-post lift raising 14,000 lbs. is not a fast lift and is not meant to be - the vehicle sits on it, rather than cycling up and down all day. Have an electrician confirm the circuit against the motor plate before delivery, and get the air line planned at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTruck and van shops\u003c\/strong\u003e where wheelbase, not weight, is what runs out first.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFleet and municipal workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e servicing long-wheelbase vehicles on a fixed schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral service bays\u003c\/strong\u003e wanting a drive-on lift that a technician can stand under.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShops planning an alignment bay\u003c\/strong\u003e - alignment is offered as an option on this model rather than being built in.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour columns and two 20 in. wide runways\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLouvered approach ramps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFourteen-position locking system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePowder coat finish, black\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlignment equipment, rolling jacks and other accessories are separate orders. If you are building an alignment bay rather than a service bay, say so when you enquire - the accessories decide that, not the lift.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eCertification, stated plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur record for this model shows ALI and ETL certification marked yes. That means a third-party listing rather than a manufacturer's own declaration, which is the distinction an insurer, a fleet policy or a local inspector is usually asking about. If that listing is a condition of your cover or of a contract you are bidding for, get the requirement in writing and let us confirm the certificate covers the exact configuration - standard or extended wheelbase - that you are ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eShipping and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis lift ships as freight within the lower 48 states, and it is a large, heavy consignment even by lift standards. You will need a forklift or a dock to receive it, or you can take terminal pickup; warehouse collection is also available. Residential delivery can be arranged and carries a fee. This item ships free, so there is nothing to add at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspect before you sign. Runways and columns travel banded and can arrive scuffed or bent at a corner without the wrapping showing much. Count the pieces against the packing list, photograph anything suspect, and write it on the bill of lading while the driver is still on site.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarranty terms and the claim route are published on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003ewarranty claims page\u003c\/a\u003e. We have not printed a coverage period here because our product record for this lift holds a link rather than a term, and a warranty length is not a thing to approximate. Ask us and we will confirm it before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf a fault appears, raise it before anything is dismantled. A power unit that has been opened or a lock assembly that has been taken apart cannot be assessed afterwards, and that is the most common way a valid claim becomes a dispute. Photograph it, note what the lift was doing, and leave it as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e14,000 lb. lift capacity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClosed front design with either 182.5″ or 210” (extended) wheelbase to accommodate long vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e20″ wide runways aid for drive-on confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLouvered approach ramps provide superior traction for driving vehicles on and off ramp\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e78″ rise height, among the highest rise in the industry, provides maximum head room for working underneath vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e14-level locking positions, allowing ergonomic working height for technicians to increase productivity and minimize fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePowder coat finish provides long-lasting durability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailable in black only\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003ePick Up and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-pickupdelivry-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eCall, text, or chat with us if you have questions. 866-774-7743\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Challenger Lifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287199588506,"sku":"4P14EFX","price":7274.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/challenger-4p14efx-14000-lbs-closed-front-4-post-service-lift-optional-alignment","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}