Challenger 14K Scissor Alignment Lift Dual Hydraulic Cylinders #SX14-SR, SX14-ER

Challenger 14,000 lb Scissor Alignment Lift, Dual Hydraulic Cylinders

An alignment reading is only as good as the equipment producing it. If the two runways on a scissor alignment lift rise even slightly out of sync, or the turn plates can't dial in to the actual wheelbase sitting on the lift, every alignment number that comes off that machine is suspect — and a shop's alignment reputation rides on those numbers being right, every time. That's the standard the Challenger SX14-SR/ER is built to hold.

The SX14-SR/ER is a dedicated scissor alignment lift rated for 14,000 lbs, built with dual hydraulic cylinders instead of a single-cylinder design most scissor lifts use at this capacity. That's a meaningful engineering difference: twin cylinders keep the platform rising and lowering evenly under load, where a single-cylinder design at 14,000 lbs is more prone to uneven lift. Add photocell runway synchronization — which keeps both runways moving in lockstep — and adjustable turn plates that dial in to the vehicle actually on the lift instead of an average wheelbase, and this isn't a general-service lift adapted for alignment work. It's built around alignment accuracy from the ground up, which is why it needs the largest bay footprint in this batch (14' x 28' minimum) and is available in standard or extended-ramp configurations (SR/ER) depending on the vehicle mix.

Who the SX14-SR/ER Is Built For

• A dedicated alignment shop where a single out-of-sync runway reading has cost a comeback or a customer complaint in the past.
• A dealership service department running enough daily alignment volume that adjustable turn plates — not fixed-position plates — make a measurable difference in throughput and accuracy across varying wheelbases.
• A tire and alignment center servicing vehicles up to 14,000 lbs and a maximum wheelbase of 183", where a lighter-duty alignment lift would come up short.
• A shop that has the 14' x 28' minimum bay footprint available and wants to commit that space specifically to alignment work rather than general service.
• An operation that needs to choose between standard or extended ramps (SR/ER) based on the specific vehicle profiles it services most.
• A shop that wants LED underbody lighting with automatic shutoff below 18" so techs aren't manually managing a light switch during every alignment check.

What the SX14-SR/ER Is NOT Built For

If your shop does general service work — brakes, tires, fluid changes — without a dedicated alignment volume, the runway-synchronization and turn-plate features here go unused, and the 14' x 28' bay commitment is larger than a general-service lift needs. The DX77-SURF/FLUSH covers general scissor-lift service work in a smaller footprint at a lower cost. If your alignment volume is lower and 14,000 lbs of capacity is more than you need, a lighter mid-rise option may be more cost-effective — call us and we'll help you size it right.

What Makes the SX14-SR/ER Different

Adjustable Turn Plates Included

The included turn plates adjust to the actual wheelbase of the vehicle on the lift, rather than forcing every vehicle into one fixed position. A shop running a variety of wheelbases — from compact cars up to the SX14's 183" max wheelbase rating — gets accurate plate positioning on every vehicle instead of settling for an average that's slightly off on either end of the range.

Dual Hydraulic Cylinders

Twin cylinders share the lifting load, which keeps the platform rising and lowering evenly at 14,000 lbs of capacity. A single-cylinder scissor design at this weight class is more prone to uneven motion under load — the dual-cylinder setup is a deliberate engineering choice to keep the ride smooth and predictable.

LED Lighting with Auto Shutoff

LED lighting illuminates the vehicle underside automatically once the lift rises, and shuts off on its own when the platform drops below 18". Techs get consistent visibility for underbody alignment inspection without a manual switch to remember — one less step in a workflow where consistency matters.

Photocell Runway Synchronization

Photocell sensors keep both runways rising and falling in lockstep. For alignment work specifically, this isn't a nice-to-have — an unsynchronized runway tilts the vehicle slightly off-level, and every alignment reading taken on an off-level vehicle is compromised. This feature exists because alignment accuracy depends on it.

Single-Point Rear Slip Plates

The rear slip plates use oversized, encapsulated bearings designed to resist shop-floor debris. That translates to fewer plate replacements and less downtime over the life of the lift — a maintenance-reduced design on a component that would otherwise wear from constant vehicle-positioning use.

Full Specifications 

Challenger Warranty — SX14-SR/ER

Challenger backs the SX14-SR/ER with the following coverage terms.

Warranty service is through Alamo Equipment & Service. When you buy from us, you're not waiting on a manufacturer's 800 number — you're calling us at (844) 480-6059 and we dispatch a tech. That's the difference between buying from a box shipper and buying from Alamo.

⚠️ Warranty terms above are sourced from Challenger's canonical warranty policy documentation. Confirm exact terms at the time of purchase.