Challenger 10K Wide Inground Lift #EW10
| Lifting Capacity | 10,000 lbs. |
| Drive-Thru Clearance | 88" |
| Rise Height | 78" |
| Screw Pad Height | 4" - 6.125" |
| Motor / Voltage | 2HP, 208-230V, 60Hz, 1-Phase |
| ALI/ETL Certified | Yes |
Challenger EW10
A standard inground cassette's bolster blocks exactly the space a technician needs to lower an EV battery pack or clear a wide-track vehicle's tires. The Challenger EW10 is an electric-hydraulic, extra-wide inground lift built to solve exactly that. The wide clearance allows lowering EV battery packs out of the vehicle without losing the space-saving benefit of a conventional inground cassette.
3-stage front and rear arms and double-telescoping screw pads give precise positioning when spotting vehicles, and the design needs only a single concrete pour to install (no bolster to drive over).
Who the EW10 Is Built For
- Shops that need service-bay floor space back — the EW10'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 servicing wide-bodied trucks, EVs, or exotics — 88" of drive-thru clearance is built for pulling EV battery packs and clearing wide-track vehicles that a standard-width inground cassette can't.
- 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 fine with a stand-alone control console — if you don't need the bench-mounted option, the standard console keeps the purchase simpler -- BMC is available on this same family if you change your mind later.
- 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 EW10 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 don't need the extra drive-thru clearance -- the standard-width EV version in the same capacity class is a simpler, less expensive choice.
- You don't have shop air available -- this lift's lock release requires 90-120 psi air supply.
- You specifically want Bench-Mount Controls out of the box -- order the -BMC configuration of this same model instead.
What Sets the EW10 Apart
- 10,000 lb. lifting capacity
- Extra-wide drive-through clearance for wide-bodied and EV service
- Allows lowering EV battery packs out of the vehicle
- 3-stage front and rear arms
- Double-telescoping screw pads for precise vehicle positioning
- No bolster to drive over — single concrete pour install
- ALI/ETL certified
| Model | Control Location | Cycle Speed |
| EW10 | On-lift | Standard |
| EW10-BMC | Wall/bench-mounted (BMC) | Standard |
| EW10-QC | On-lift | Quick-Cycle (faster raise/lower) |
| EW10-BMC-QC | Wall/bench-mounted (BMC) | Quick-Cycle (faster raise/lower) |
Full Specifications - EW10
| Model | EW10 |
| Lifting Capacity | 10,000 lbs. |
| Configuration | Electric-Hydraulic Wide Inground Lift |
| Arms | 3-stage front/3-stage rear |
| Capacity per Arm | 2,500 lbs. |
| Screw Pad Height | 4" - 6.125" |
| Arm Reach | 20" - 42" |
| Stroke | 72" |
| Rise Height | 78" |
| Drive-Thru Clearance | 88" |
| Width Overall | 118" |
| Motor / Voltage | 2HP, 208-230V, 60Hz, 1-Phase |
| Speed of Rise | 41 s |
| Air Required | 90 - 120 psi |
| ALI/ETL Certified | Yes |
| Super Structure Colors | Black, Red or Blue |
Installation Requirements
- Below-grade pit/cassette excavation and concrete work, in addition to standard electrical and air-supply hookups.
- Site survey (soil/water table, existing slab thickness, utility routing) required before installation.
- Electrical service sized to 2HP, 208-230V, 60Hz, 1-Phase, run by a licensed electrician.
- Shop air plumbed to the lift at 90 - 120 psi for the lock release.
- Professional installation by a Challenger-authorized installer is strongly recommended given the scope of excavation and concrete work.
- Alamo coordinates the pit plan, freight, rigging, installation, and startup as part of the purchase.
Challenger Lifts Warranty
Challenger Lifts backs the EW10 with the following manufacturer coverage to the original owner. Alamo routes service and support after the sale.
| Component | Coverage Term |
| Structural parts | 5 Years |
| Functional parts | 2 Years |
| Labor | 1 Year |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions - EW10
Why Buy the EW10 from Alamo Equipment & Service?
- We plan the pit with you. An inground lift install starts with excavation and concrete, not a delivery truck -- Alamo reviews your bay layout before you commit to an EW10.
- We install it. Alamo coordinates the pit, concrete, electrical, and air-supply work end to end, then sets and commissions the lift.
- We service it. After install, call the same equipment team at (817) 865-3707 for support.
- We size it with you. At 10,000 lbs., we confirm this configuration against your vehicle mix and pit constraints before you order.
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