Challenger 12K Heavy-Duty Inground Lift #EV1220-QC

Challenger EV1220-QC

Floor-mounted lift posts eat into a service bay every single day you own them, and a heavier fleet lift's footprint costs even more of that floor space. The Challenger EV1220-QC is an electric-hydraulic, cassette-style heavy-duty inground lift built to solve exactly that. True 3-stage front and rear arms reach a wider range of lift points on larger, heavier vehicles.

The fully-contained, sealed cassette tub eliminates the risk of hydraulic fluid seeping into the ground, and heavy-duty polyurethane screw pads accommodate a wide range of recommended lifting points.

This configuration includes the QuickCycle™ (QC) hydraulic upgrade with an upgraded motor, reducing rise time so you can service more vehicles per shift.

Who the EV1220-QC Is Built For

• Shops that need service-bay floor space back — the EV1220-QC'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 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.
• High-volume bays where seconds per cycle add up — the QuickCycle upgrade meaningfully cuts rise and descent time versus the standard-speed unit, which pays back fastest in a high-throughput shop.

What the EV1220-QC 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 specifically want Bench-Mount Controls out of the box -- order the -BMC configuration of this same model instead.

What Sets the EV1220-QC Apart

• 12,000 lb. lifting capacity
• True 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
• Heavy-duty polyurethane screw pads
• 87" drive-thru clearance
• ALI/ETL certified
• QuickCycle™ upgrade with upgraded motor reduces rise time

Full Specifications - EV1220-QC

Challenger Lifts Warranty

Challenger Lifts backs the EV1220-QC with the following manufacturer coverage to the original owner. 

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.