Challenger 12K Heavy-Duty 2-Post / Adjustable #CL12A-DPC-QC

Challenger CL12A-DPC-QC — 12,000 lbs 2-Post Lift

A 10,000 lb lift handles most passenger vehicles comfortably. But the moment your bay starts seeing F-250s, Transit vans, loaded SUVs, or fleet vehicles on a regular basis, the 10K margin disappears fast. The Challenger CL12A-DPC-QC is the 12,000 lb answer for shops that have outgrown their lighter-duty equipment but still need a 2-post clearfloor format that fits a standard-ceiling bay.

The DPC-QC configuration ships with dual pendant controls — each column gets its own operator pendant — and QuickCycle rise (40 seconds). Column width adjusts to one of three positions at install, dialing in the spread for the widest vehicles your technicians service daily. The CL12A-DPC-QC is the standard-height version of Challenger's adjustable 12K platform; if your ceiling is right at 12 feet, the CL12A-LC-DPC-QC is the low-ceiling sibling built for that specific constraint.

Who the CL12A-DPC-QC Is Built For

• General-purpose shops servicing F-150s, Silverados, Transit vans, and heavy SUVs that regularly push the limit on a 10K lift
• Bays with standard ceiling height (13'+ clearance) that want maximum rise height (84.75") for comfortable underbody access on tall vehicles
• Mixed-vehicle shops that need adjustable column width to handle everything from compact sedans to full-size pickup trucks in the same bay
• High-volume shops where dual pendant controls let each technician at either column operate independently — no walking to a single control point
• Operations that track lift throughput and want quick-cycle rise time (40 seconds) to reduce the dead time between vehicle entries
• Dealership service centers and fleet shops that require ALI-certified 12K equipment to meet compliance or insurance documentation requirements

What the CL12A-DPC-QC Is NOT Built For

• ❌ Low-ceiling shops under 13' — the CL12A-LC is the correct low-ceiling model (see that listing)
• ❌ Shops lifting vehicles over 12,000 lbs — step up to the Challenger E15 at 15,000 lb capacity
• ❌ Shops that only service light passenger cars where a 10K lift covers the load range more economically

What Makes the CL12A-DPC-QC Different

Standard-Height 12K Platform with Maximum Rise

Where the low-ceiling CL12A-LC trades rise height for column compactness, the CL12A-DPC-QC prioritizes working room. Its 84.75" rise height gives technicians genuine underbody clearance on pickups, vans, and taller SUVs — with two overall height configurations (13' 2" or 12' 8") to fit different ceiling situations. If your bay clears 13', this is the 12K Challenger configuration that gives you the most room to work.

Three-Position Adjustable Width

The CL12A's column spread locks to one of three widths at install — standard, +6", or +12". That covers the width range from compact sedans to full-size dually pickups and commercial vans. Three drive-thru clearance options (8' 7.5", 9' 1.5", 9' 7.5") follow, so you're setting the bay for your actual vehicle mix rather than compromising on a single fixed spread.

3-Stage Arms — 27.5" to 59" Reach Range

The CL12A-DPC-QC's 3-stage front and rear arms reach from 27.5" out to 59" — a range that covers short-reach compact car lift points and long-reach pickup truck support positions in the same bay. Polyurethane screw pads (5" to 12-5/8" height range) add more positioning flexibility when lift points sit at different heights across vehicle types.

Dual Pendant Controls + QuickCycle Speed

Dual pendants put lift control at each column, eliminating the round-trip to a single wall station for every raise and lower. QuickCycle brings the full rise to 40 seconds — faster than Challenger's standard timing. In a bay that rotates 15-20 vehicles a day, the difference between 40 seconds and 60 seconds per lift cycle adds up to meaningful time recovered across the week.

ALI/ETL Certification on a Production-Grade Platform

The CL12A-DPC-QC is ALI/ETL certified — independently verified to ANSI/ALI ALCTV safety standards. For dealerships, fleet operators, and commercial shops where certification is a compliance or insurance requirement, the CL12A-DPC-QC delivers Challenger's adjustable 12K platform with the documentation those environments demand.

Full Specifications — CL12A-DPC-QC

Challenger Warranty — CL12A-DPC-QC

Challenger backs the CL12A-DPC-QC with comprehensive coverage per the official Challenger warranty terms published at challengerlifts.com.

Warranty service is through Alamo Equipment & Service. When you buy from us, you are not waiting on a manufacturer hotline — call (844) 480-6059 and we handle it. Wear items and accessories carry 90-day coverage per the Challenger warranty terms.