Challenger 16,000 lb Symmetric Cargo 2-Post Lift #CL16-2-3S

Challenger 16,000 lb Symmetric Cargo 2-Post Lift #CL16-2-3S

A high-roof cargo van on a standard-height two-post lift is the moment a shop discovers its lift is too short — the vehicle fits the capacity, but the arm geometry and column height never let it reach full working height. The CL16-2-3S is built for that exact vehicle: a 16,000 lb symmetric cargo lift with 3-stage front and rear arms and 2 ft. column extensions reaching 198 in. of column height.

It is designed specifically for cargo van style carrying vehicles, where tall, high-roof bodies demand extended column height and the full arm reach that 3-stage arms provide.

Who the CL16-2-3S Is Built For

• Fleet shops servicing high-roof cargo vans — bodies that fit the 16,000 lb rating but run out of column height on a standard lift, leaving the van hanging at a useless working height.
• Contractor and delivery fleets with long-wheelbase vans — the 3-stage rear arms reach the rear lift points where 2-stage arms quit, keeping the vehicle spotted square instead of hanging past the arms.
• Shops with roughly 16 ft of clear ceiling over the bay — the extended 198 in. columns turn height the building already has into working height the shop currently lacks.
• Maintenance operations carrying loaded cargo vans — 4,000 lbs per arm holds the rear of a loaded van at rating without stacking adapters just to get there.
• Shops with 90 - 120 psi shop air already plumbed — the single-point air-actuated lock release ends the two-column lock-release walk on every single cycle.

What the CL16-2-3S Is NOT Built For

This is not the right choice when your ceiling cannot support 15'8" or more of clearance, your vehicles fit under the standard 174 in. column height, or your vehicle weights exceed 16,000 lbs. If you are close on any spec, compare it with Challenger 16,000 lb Symmetric Cargo 2-Post Lift #CL16-3S or call Alamo.

Important sizing note: The CL16-2-3S publishes 16,000 lbs capacity, 198 in. column height with 2 ft. extensions, and 154.75" - 166.75" installed width options. Measure the bay and confirm the exact vehicle mix before purchase.

What Makes the CL16-2-3S Different

Extended Column Height

The 2 ft. column extensions take the CL16 to 198 in. of column height — the difference between a lift that technically holds a high-roof cargo van and one that raises it to a comfortable, full-access working height. Challenger lists matching ceiling requirements of 15'8" - 16'8" across the extended column settings.

3-Stage Front and Rear Arms

Both front and rear arms telescope in three stages with a 36.625" - 75" arm reach, giving long-wheelbase cargo bodies full lift-point coverage — the rear axle of a long van is exactly where a 2-stage arm runs out of reach.

• Confirm the lift points on your longest cargo bodies before ordering.
• Stack adapter kit (P/N 10315) is included for additional rise height.
• Ask Alamo to compare the standard-height CL16-3S if your ceiling is the constraint.
• Keep the install team involved before the bay is committed.

Single-Point Air-Actuated Lock Release

The single-point air-actuated lock release disengages both column locks simultaneously from one control, powered by 90 - 120 psi shop air — faster cycle times than walking each column to release separate locks.

Heavy-Duty Carriage and Cable

The oversized 5" steel pulley and 3/8" cable, riding on a 60" carriage, carry the 16,000 lb rating with 4,000 lbs per arm — sized for daily cargo-van duty, not passenger-car duty with margin left over.

Capacity and Vehicle Mix

The 16,000 lbs rating is the hard ceiling for the lift, not a target to exceed. If your fleet includes loaded box trucks at or near the rating, call Alamo before ordering so we can confirm the safer match.

Service After the Sale

Alamo installs and services the lifts we sell, so the same team that helps size the CL16-2-3S can support the equipment after it is in the bay.

Best For

• Cargo van style carrying vehicles within the 16,000 lbs rating
• Bays with 15'8" - 16'8" verified ceiling clearance
• Shops needing full 3-stage arm reach on long-wheelbase bodies
• Buyers who want Alamo installation and service support

Not Ideal For

• Bays that cannot clear the extended column height
• Passenger-car-only shops that do not need 16,000 lbs or tall columns
• Vehicles above the rated capacity
• Shops without 90 - 120 psi shop air

CL16-2-3S vs. CL16-3S - Which Cargo Lift Is Right for Your Shop?

Both configurations stay inside Alamo's catalog. Call Alamo and we will help you decide before ordering.

Full Specifications - CL16-2-3S

Challenger Lifts Warranty - CL16-2-3S

Challenger Lifts backs the CL16 series with manufacturer warranty coverage. Challenger's published warranty schedule does not list a model-specific row for the CL16, so Alamo confirms the exact current terms in writing at purchase rather than quoting an unverified number here.

Warranty service is coordinated through Alamo Equipment & Service — call (817) 865-3707 and we help get the issue moving.

Warranty terms can change. Confirm exact coverage at the time of purchase. Warranty can be void if the lift is installed improperly or not anchored per spec.