Challenger 9K Inground Drive-On Pad Lift #EV1020-XP9

Challenger EV1020-XP9

Spotting a vehicle under swing arms costs real time in an express bay where minutes per car, not lift points per vehicle, decide the day's throughput. The Challenger EV1020-XP9 is a drive-on-pad configuration of the EV1020 inground lift built to solve exactly that. Flip-up drive-on pads replace the swing arms of the standard EV1020, so the technician drives straight on and up — no arm-under-vehicle spotting required.

The lift shares the EV1020's 8.5" diameter chrome guide plungers, chrome non-breathing ram-style cylinders, and fully-contained sealed cassette tub construction.

Who the EV1020-XP9 Is Built For

• Shops that need service-bay floor space back — the EV1020-XP9'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.
• Express bays that need the fastest possible vehicle spotting — fixed drive-on pads replace swing arms entirely -- the tech drives straight on, no arm-under-vehicle positioning required.
• 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.
• Shops that don't need the fastest possible cycle time — standard-speed rise/descent keeps the purchase price down -- QuickCycle is available on this same family if cycle time becomes the bottleneck later.

What the EV1020-XP9 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.
• You need to reach lift points a fixed pad can't cover -- the swing-arm EV1020 gives you arm-reach flexibility this pad configuration doesn't.
• 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 EV1020-XP9 Apart

• 9,000 lb. lifting capacity
• Fixed drive-on style pad — no swing arms to position
• 8.5" diameter chrome guide plungers provide stability under load
• Chrome non-breathing ram-style cylinders for longer lift life
• Mechanical lock engages every 3" for ergonomic working height
• Fully-contained, sealed cassette tub eliminates hydraulic fluid ground-seepage risk
• Stainless steel air lock release cylinder resists corrosion
• Premium powder coat finish on bolsters
• ALI/ETL certified

Full Specifications - EV1020-XP9

Challenger Lifts Warranty

Challenger Lifts backs the EV1020-XP9 with the following manufacturer coverage to the original owner. Alamo routes service and support after the sale.

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.