{"product_id":"challenger-lifts-e15-15000-lbs-symmetric-heavy-duty-2-post-lift","title":"Challenger Lifts E15 15000 lbs Symmetric Heavy-Duty 2 Post Car 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 E15: the 2-foot column extension is standard equipment, not an upcharge\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn most two-post lifts a taller column is an option you buy, a part number you have to remember at order time, and a decision you cannot revisit once the columns are anchored. The E15 ships with a 2-foot column height extension included, so the same crate gives an overall column height of either 174″ or 198″ depending on how you build it. It is a 15,000 lbs symmetric lift for general repair shops, fleet garages and commercial maintenance bays — places where the vehicle mix is genuinely mixed, and where the tallest thing you service is not the thing you service most often.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy a height decision you can defer is worth money\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eColumn height is the one specification on a two-post lift that is effectively permanent. The anchors go into the slab, the beam is squared to the columns, and changing your mind afterwards means pulling the lift. Buyers get this wrong in both directions: order short and a high-roof van will not go up; order tall and you lose headroom on the beam side of the bay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause the extension is in the box, the E15 lets you make that call with a tape measure in your own building rather than from a spec sheet weeks earlier. Build it low and the ceiling requirement is 14' 7″; build it tall and it is 16' 7″. Both are manufacturer minimums, measured to the lowest obstruction over the bay rather than to the roof deck.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill It Fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure your own bay against these before you order. The measuring is your responsibility — we cannot see your building, your joists, your door track or your slab, and a lift that does not fit is not a warranty matter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCeiling.\u003c\/strong\u003e 14' 7″ minimum in the standard build, 16' 7″ with the extension fitted. Measure to the lowest thing over the bay: lights, ducting, a sectional door track, a sprinkler run.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOverhead shut-off.\u003c\/strong\u003e Floor to overhead switch is 13' 10″ standard or 15' 10″ extended — the height at which a tall vehicle trips the padded shut-off, and therefore what really decides which vehicles you can raise fully.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrive-through.\u003c\/strong\u003e 9' 1.375″ of clearance between the columns. Check it against the widest vehicle you regularly pull through, mirror to mirror, not against your average one.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRise.\u003c\/strong\u003e 6' 5.75″ to the top of the pad, quoted elsewhere in the data as 6.5 ft — the same measurement rounded. Maximum rise under the arms is 72″, which is the figure that matters if you plan to stand under the vehicle rather than beside it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePower.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2HP motor on 208v–230v. Have the circuit run and terminated by an electrician before the lift is stood up, not after.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eConcrete.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slab specification is in the installation manual and it is not optional reading — a two-post puts the whole load into two anchor patterns. Never anchor on a crack, a patch or across an expansion joint, and if nobody knows what the floor is made of, core it before the crate arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe lock release that came down from the CL Series\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe E15 uses a jacketed, pulley-less single-point mechanical lock release — a system Challenger developed for its CL Series, appearing here on a lift positioned well below that line.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat it buys the technician is simple. A single-point release frees the locks in both columns from one handle, so nobody walks around a loaded vehicle to release the far column and the two sides cannot go out of step. Jacketing the linkage keeps grit off it, and taking the pulleys out removes the parts that wear and seize on a release used dozens of times a day. A lock release that has gone heavy is one people start leaving engaged badly — a safety problem long before it is a maintenance problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTwo-stage arms, front and rear\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoth front and rear arms are two-stage. On a symmetric lift the vehicle sits centred between the columns and all four arms reach roughly the same distance, so each arm's range decides whether you can place a pad properly on a short car and still reach the frame on a long van. Arm reach runs 36.5″ to 55″.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe heavy-duty polyurethane screw pads adjust from 5.25″ to 6.75″, so most vehicles come up without stacking adapters — and stack adapters are included for the ones that need them. Plated arm restraints and arm pins resist the rust that turns a restraint into a part nobody wants to touch, and dual integrated rubber door guards are standard on both columns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral automotive repair shops\u003c\/strong\u003e running a mixed car, van and light-truck workload where 15,000 lbs is headroom rather than a limit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFleet garages\u003c\/strong\u003e servicing box vans, crew cabs and utility bodies that a short-column light-duty lift cannot take.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommercial maintenance shops\u003c\/strong\u003e that want the CL Series lock release without the CL Series budget.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShops uncertain about their ceiling\u003c\/strong\u003e — the included extension means the height decision is made on site.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo columns with the overhead beam assembly and the padded overhead shut-off\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe 2-foot column height extension, included as standard\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo-stage front and rear arms with plated arm restraints and arm pins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty polyurethane screw pads\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStack adapters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDual integrated rubber door guards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe jacketed single-point mechanical lock release system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot included: anchors and slab work, the electrical circuit, and any accessory such as a rolling jack or a taller adapter set. Ask us about accessories before you order rather than after the lift is bolted down.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLifting capacity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e15,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLift configuration\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSymmetric\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eArm configuration\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTwo-stage front and rear\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColours available\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eRed, Blue\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall height\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e174″ standard \/ 198″ with the extension\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCeiling height required\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e14' 7″ \/ 16' 7″\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFloor to overhead switch\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e13' 10″ \/ 15' 10″\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDrive-through clearance\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e9' 1.375″\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRise height (top of pad)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e6' 5.75″\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum rise under the arms\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e72″\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eArm reach, minimum\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e36.5″\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eArm reach, maximum\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e55″\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScrew pad height\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e5.25″ – 6.75″\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e2HP\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e208v–230v\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBefore you plan the bay: two figures to confirm\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished figures for the E15's overall width appear in two forms, and one pad-height entry falls outside the screw pad range quoted above. A number you lay a bay out around has to be the number on the factory drawing, so we will take both straight from the current sheet rather than work from either. \u003cstrong\u003eIf overall width or minimum pad height matters to your install, message us and we will confirm both before you order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe E15 carries ALI and ETL certification, and both marks are listed in this product's data. Worth knowing what that covers: those listings describe the lift as submitted and tested. They say nothing about your slab, your anchors, your supply or your installer. A certified lift on unsuitable concrete is an unsafe lift, and what your insurer or inspector actually asks for is the anchor pull-out and the installation record. If a specific listing is a condition of your policy, ask us for the current certificate rather than relying on a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis lift moves by freight, free of charge. Two things decide whether delivery goes smoothly. Unloading is yours: the driver brings it to you and no further, so you need a forklift, a dock, or an arrangement to collect from the carrier's terminal. And a residential address is a different service to a commercial one, carrying a residential fee. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspect before you sign. Walk the crate, look at the columns and the beam, and write any damage or shortage onto the delivery paperwork in the driver's presence. A signature on a clean bill of lading is very hard to argue with afterwards; a noted exception is straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenger's warranty terms for this model are published on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003ewarranty claims page\u003c\/a\u003e, and we will confirm them in writing before you buy if you ask. One thing matters on every claim: do not disassemble a suspect component. Photograph it in place, stop using the lift, and contact us. A part taken apart before it was inspected is a part nobody can adjudicate, and that is the most common reason a legitimate claim stalls.\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\u003e15,000 lb. lift capacity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty 2-stage arms enable heavy-duty symmetric lifting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjustable column height accommodates higher profile vehicles and provides maximum headroom to work underneath vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJacketed pulley-less single-point mechanical lock release system that was once exclusive to our CL Series\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePadded overhead shut off system prevents vehicle damage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePowder coat finish provides long-lasting durability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlated arm restraints and arm pins inhibit rust and provide long-lasting durability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty polyurethane screw pads accommodate a wide range of recommended lifting points\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandard dual integrated rubber door guards help protect vehicle panels from inadvertent damage\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 \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Challenger Lifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287193919642,"sku":"E15","price":10572.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/challenger-lifts-e15-15000-lbs-symmetric-heavy-duty-2-post-lift","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}