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

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

Cargo-van duty is what kills ordinary passenger-car two-post lifts: the vehicle is heavy for its size, the wheelbase is long, and the body is tall. The CL16-3S is built for that duty without forcing the shop into an extended-height column it does not need — a 16,000 lb symmetric cargo lift with 3-stage front and rear arms at the standard 174 in. column height.

It is designed specifically for cargo van style carrying vehicles, pairing full-height lifting with the arm reach needed for long-wheelbase, high-roof bodies in bays with conventional ceiling clearance.

Who the CL16-3S Is Built For

• Cargo-van fleets in conventional-height buildings — the standard 174 in. columns fit the same bay as an ordinary HD two-post, but with arm geometry built for van bodies instead of sedans.
• Shops whose vans are standard-roof — paying for extended columns the vehicles cannot use is wasted budget, and the 174 in. configuration reaches full working height without them.
• Fleet service bays with long-wheelbase bodies in the mix — the 36.625 in. - 75 in. arm reach covers rear axles that stretch past ordinary 2-stage arms.
• Shops that have already verified 13'8" - 14'8" of ceiling clearance — the same measurement that fits a passenger-car HD lift, with 16,000 lbs of cargo capacity left over.
• Technicians who lose minutes every cycle walking between columns to release locks — the single-point air release collapses that to one control.

What the CL16-3S Is NOT Built For

This is not the right choice when your high-roof bodies need more than 174 in. of column height to reach working 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 #CL16-2-3S or call Alamo.

Important sizing note: The CL16-3S publishes 16,000 lbs capacity, 174 in. column height, and 154.75" - 166.75" installed width options. Measure the bay and confirm the exact vehicle mix before purchase.

What Makes the CL16-3S Different

3-Stage Front and Rear Arms

Both front and rear arms telescope in three stages with a 36.625" - 75" arm reach, so the rear axle of a long-wheelbase cargo body stays inside the arm's working range — where a 2-stage arm would run 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 extended CL16-2-3S if your high-roof bodies need more height.
• Keep the install team involved before the bay is committed.

Standard Column Height

The 174 in. column height keeps the CL16-3S inside bays with 13'8" - 14'8" of ceiling — the same bay that fits an ordinary HD two-post, but with cargo-van capacity and arm geometry. High-roof bodies that need the vehicle raised higher belong on the extended CL16-2-3S instead.

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 — no walking between columns to release locks between cycles.

Heavy-Duty Carriage and Cable

The oversized 5" steel pulley and 3/8" cable ride a 60" carriage sized for 16,000 lbs at 4,000 lbs per arm — heavy-duty running gear, not passenger-car components pushed past their design.

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 CL16-3S 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 13'8" - 14'8" conventional ceiling clearance
• Shops needing full 3-stage arm reach on long-wheelbase bodies
• Buyers who want Alamo installation and service support

Not Ideal For

• High-roof bodies that need more than 174 in. of column height
• Passenger-car-only shops that do not need 16,000 lbs
• Vehicles above the rated capacity
• Shops without 90 - 120 psi shop air

CL16-3S vs. CL16-2-3S - 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 - CL16-3S

Challenger Lifts Warranty - CL16-3S

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.