{"product_id":"challenger-lifts-cl4p9x-9000-lbs-4-post-home-storage-lift","title":"Challenger Lifts CL4P9X 9000 lbs 4 Post Home Vehicle Storage Lift","description":"\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-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 Lifts CL4P9X — full-height 9,000 lb storage in a standard-width footprint\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOf the 9,000 lb lifts in Challenger's CL4P9 range, the CL4P9X is the one that reaches the range's full height without demanding the range's full width. It stands on columns just over 8' tall, runs 233.5\" long, and delivers the family's top figures — up to 85.5\" of service rise and up to 80\" of storage clearance — while measuring 112.25\" across overall. That combination is the whole argument for this model: maximum air under the car, minimum bay width to get it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is a genuinely useful trade to understand, because most garages are constrained sideways rather than lengthwise. A bay that cannot take a wide lift will often happily take a long one, and the CL4P9X is built for exactly that shape of building.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eWill It Fit?\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck the space before you order, not after. Ceiling height, bay width, door opening and slab condition are the buyer's responsibility, and a four-post lift is expensive to send back.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFootprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e 233.5\" long by 112.25\" wide overall.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColumn spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95\" inside the columns, 184.75\" between columns front to back.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColumn height:\u003c\/strong\u003e just over 8'.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended bay:\u003c\/strong\u003e a minimum of 11' x 22'.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrive-through width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.65'.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRunways:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" wide, 38\" apart, 7\" off the floor when lowered.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLongest vehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 179\" maximum wheelbase.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115v or 230v single-phase, 1HP or 2HP motor.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vertical numbers deserve a paragraph of their own because buyers routinely use the wrong one. Service rise of up to 85.5\" is measured to the top of the runway — it tells you how high the lift itself goes, and it is what you add your vehicle's height to when you are working out whether the ceiling will take it. Storage clearance of up to 80\" in the top locked position is measured underneath, and it is what tells you whether the second car will roll in below. A tall roof box, a raised suspension or a roof rack on the lower vehicle eats that clearance quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe height is also the reason this model needs a proper look at the ceiling. Just over 8' of column plus whatever sits on the runways is more than a standard residential garage usually offers. If your ceiling is the limit, the shorter model in the same range exists precisely for that case.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eReach without width: why 95\" inside the columns still works\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding 95\" apart on the inside faces, the columns of the CL4P9X sit close enough that the whole lift fits a conventional bay, and far enough apart that runways 20\" wide and 38\" between them have room either side. In practice that means a saloon, an estate or a mid-size SUV parks and unloads normally. What it does not give you is generous door swing for a full-size truck with wide doors — if that is your vehicle, the wide model in the family was built for you and this one was not.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003ch2\u003eHow the lift holds the load\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenger builds this range on commercial-grade formed runways rather than flat plate; formed steel is why a runway can be strong across a long unsupported span without being unliftably heavy. Four columns take the load and four lock ladders hold it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThose lock ladders adjust, which solves a problem every installer meets: floors slope. Fixed locks force shimming until the geometry agrees; adjustable ladders take the difference up in the mechanism, so all four locks engage at the same position and the runways sit level.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing down, one single-point manual release disengages both column locks together. This is a safety feature disguised as a convenience: a lift that is off some of its locks and on the others is a lift with an unbalanced load path, and doing it in one motion removes that state entirely. Larger columns and base plates are specified across the 9,000 lb models in this range, and that extra section is what supports the additional height.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eRunning it: electricity in, nothing else\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe CL4P9X operates without compressed air. For a home installation that removes an entire dependency — no compressor sized for the job, no air line run across the garage, no tank pressure to check before you can drop a car. The lift needs a suitable single-phase supply at 115v or 230v feeding a 1HP or 2HP motor and nothing more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe runways carry a built-in accessory rail. Rolling jacks and oil drip trays, both sold separately, mount to it — the first turns a storage lift into a lift you can pull wheels on, the second keeps whatever is parked below free of drips. Neither requires modifying the lift.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTall garages, narrow bays.\u003c\/strong\u003e The specific case this model answers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTwo-car stacking in one footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where the second vehicle needs real clearance beneath, not just a token gap.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight-duty general service.\u003c\/strong\u003e Challenger positions this range for light-duty work, and it earns that description.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCollectors and long-term storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Locked, stable, and no air system to maintain between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe CL4P9X ships as a complete lift: four columns, formed runways, crossbeams, adjustable lock ladders, the hydraulic power unit and the single-point lock release, in a powder coat finish. Black is the colour listed for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRolling jacks and oil drip trays are the accessories Challenger names for this range and both are sold separately. If a particular adapter, ramp or extension matters to your installation, ask us to confirm it is included before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eLifting capacity\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e9,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAlso available in this range\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e7,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMaximum wheelbase\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e179\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e233.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eOverall width\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e112.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eInside columns\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e95\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBetween columns\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e184.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eColumn height\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003ejust over 8'\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eRunway width\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e20\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBetween runways\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e38\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eRunway height lowered\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e7\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eDrive-through width\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e6.65'\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMinimum recommended bay\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e11' x 22'\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eHeights\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eService rise to top of runway\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eup to 85.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eStorage clearance, top locked position\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eup to 80\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003ePower and finish\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e115v or 230v\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePhase\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003esingle-phase standard\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMotor\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1HP or 2HP\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAir supply\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003enot required\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003epowder coat, black\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eCertification and anchoring\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis range is listed by Challenger as ALI\/ETL certified. The detail that separates it from most four-post lifts is the anchoring position: Challenger states that anchoring is not required to maintain that certification. On the majority of lifts, an unanchored installation is outside the terms of the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead that as a paperwork and portability advantage, not a suspension of the laws of physics. The slab still has to carry the load and be flat enough for the lock ladders to correct. Have the floor assessed if you are unsure. And if an insurer, an inspector or a fleet policy applies a documentation requirement of its own, confirm what it demands for this specific model before purchase — that is a five-minute conversation before the order and a much longer one afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis item ships free within the lower 48 states, so there is nothing to add at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan the unload. Freight carriers put the crate on the ground at kerbside at best, and this is a heavy crated lift; you need equipment or people ready, or you can elect to collect from the carrier's local terminal. A residential delivery address attracts a residential fee. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspect before signing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the crate and the contents with the driver present and write any damage or shortage onto the bill of lading before you sign. Signing a clean bill of lading records that everything arrived undamaged, and unwinding that later is difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarranty on this lift runs under Challenger's published terms, and our own claim route is set out at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003emechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\u003c\/a\u003e. The data we hold for the CL4P9X does not state a warranty duration, so we have not printed one — ask and we will confirm the current term for you in writing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf a fault appears, take the lift out of service and contact us before dismantling anything. Stripping a suspect component before it is examined is the quickest way to lose a claim that would otherwise have been paid; clear photographs of the fault in place are the most useful thing you can send us.\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\u003e7,000 lb. lifting capacity or 9,000 lb. lifting capacity models available\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to 85.5” service rise height in top locked position\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to 80″ clearance in top locked position for storage application\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultiple heights, lengths and widths available (9,000 lb. models only)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjustable lock ladders allow for a versatile install with sensitivity to uneven floors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercial-grade formed runways ensure a strong, stable unit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSingle-point manual lock release disengages column locks simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir not required for operation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnchoring not required to maintain ALI\/ETL certification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarger columns and base plates add stability  (9,000 lb. models only)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in runway rail system provides versatility to add convenience options like rolling jacks and oil drip trays (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePowder coat finish provides long-lasting durability\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 \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-downloads-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-downloads-item\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-container kd-flex-row\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Challenger Lifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287198769306,"sku":"CL4P9X","price":4461.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/challenger-lifts-cl4p9x-9000-lbs-4-post-home-storage-lift","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}