Challenger 10K Standard Inground Lift #EV1020-BMC

Challenger EV1020-BMC

Floor-mounted lift posts eat into a service bay every single day you own them -- walkway space, parking, and technician clearance all shrink around a surface lift's footprint. The Challenger EV1020-BMC is an electric-hydraulic, cassette-style inground lift built to solve exactly that. With 3-stage front and rear arms, the EV1020 sweeps a wide range of vehicle lift points while leaving the bay floor clear when the lift is down.

The fully-contained, sealed cassette tub eliminates the risk of hydraulic fluid seeping into the ground, and the mechanical lock engages every 3" for an ergonomic working height at any point in the stroke.

This configuration adds Bench-Mount Controls (BMC): the lift controls are mounted inside a workbench (by button or lever) instead of a stand-alone console, for a cleaner bay aesthetic and more comfortable technician operation.

Who the EV1020-BMC Is Built For

• Shops that need service-bay floor space back — the EV1020-BMC's cassette sits below grade, so the bay floor is clear whenever the lift is down -- no post footprint eating into walkway or parking space.
• Shops that need to reach a wide range of lift points — 3-stage front and rear arms sweep a broad spotting range so one lift configuration covers more of your vehicle mix.
• Buyers who value a sealed, contained lift mechanism — the fully-contained cassette tub eliminates the risk of hydraulic fluid seeping into the ground -- a real environmental and inspection concern with older inground designs.
• Shops that want a cleaner bay and easier technician operation — Bench-Mount Controls put the lift controls inside a workbench instead of a stand-alone console, for a cleaner aesthetic and more comfortable day-to-day use.
• Shops that don't need the fastest possible cycle time — standard-speed rise/descent keeps the purchase price down -- QuickCycle is available on this same family if cycle time becomes the bottleneck later.

What the EV1020-BMC Is NOT Built For

• You want a surface-mounted lift with no excavation or concrete work -- an inground lift is a bigger construction project than a 2-post or 4-post, not a drop-in replacement.
• Your heaviest vehicle exceeds this model's rated capacity -- capacity is not a number to round up.
• You regularly need to pull EV battery packs or service extra-wide vehicles -- look at the wide-clearance EW version in the same capacity class instead.
• You don't have shop air available -- this lift's lock release requires 90-120 psi air supply.
• You'd rather keep a simple stand-alone console -- BMC adds workbench-mount hardware you may not need.

What Sets the EV1020-BMC Apart

• 10,000 lb. lifting capacity
• 3-stage front and 3-stage rear arms
• 8.5" diameter chrome guide plunger for stability under load
• Chrome non-breathing ram-style cylinder for longer lift life
• Mechanical lock engages every 3" for ergonomic working height
• Fully-contained, sealed cassette tub eliminates hydraulic fluid ground-seepage risk
• 87" drive-thru clearance
• ALI/ETL certified
• Bench-Mount Controls (BMC) by button or lever, mounted inside a workbench

Full Specifications - EV1020-BMC

Challenger Lifts Warranty

Challenger Lifts backs the EV1020-BMC with the following manufacturer coverage to the original owner. Alamo routes service and support after the sale.

Warranty is to the original owner. Coverage excludes normal wear, improper installation, and unapproved parts. Warranty service is through Alamo Equipment & Service - call (817) 865-3707.