This particular model can also be used in automotive shops for light duty service. These automotive lifts are built with the highest quality construction and safety. When used in a service application, Quality has optional rolling jacks that have a capacity of 4,500 lbs. and 3″ drive over height. These jacks are hand operated, and equipped with rollers for ease of operation providing professional wheels free service. The jacks also come with 10″ arm extensions, which extends the rolling jacks arm reach, and includes 2 extension weldments and two pins.

For the home user, these storage car lifts comes in three different colors, blue, red, or black, and are ideal for cars and tight spaces. These 4-post storage lifts are built for safety, ease of installation and operation. They can be bolted down or free standing. These lifts have formed runways with rail system, single hydraulic cylinder and commercial grade cabling system. The “slack cable” system provides additional security with an internal lock ladder that is adjustable for lift leveling. All Q4P07 car lifts are available in 115v or 220v power units.

With the increase of homeowners owning more than one vehicle, and also the increase of classic car restorations, you are finding an increase in the usage of 4-post car lifts in more residential homes than ever before. Depending on the overall weight of your vehicle, you can choose between many different lifting capacities of automotive lifts. If you are looking for quality, safety, and ease of use, this Quality 7,000 lbs. storage car lifts are ideal for your application. Various storage car lifts with different capacities can be found at http://www.affordableautomotiveequip.net/storage-lift-s.php.

10,000 lb.s Lifting Capacity

The CL10V3 two post car lift provides open door clearance for both asymmetric and symmetric lifting applications. All Challenger Versymmetric two post car lifts feature double telescoping screw pads that adjust to multiple heights to accommodate most lifting points without extra height adapters.

The offset directSPOT 3-stage front arms allow them to be stored in an asymmetric lifting position behind the front tires. When the vehicle is driven through, the front arms make one sweep to the vehicle’s lifting points without having to reposition or shuffle the vehicle back and forth. The 3-stage front arms provide maximum retraction for lifting wide body imports with designated outside lifting points. The 3-stage rear arms on these car lifts provide maximum reach for hitting the lifting points of long wheelbase vehicles.

The CL10V3 car lift features a gusseted base plate that provides rigidity, and is less sensitive to uneven floors. Grease fittings located on fully sleeved cross tubes help the arms to swing freely. The CL10V3’s 48″ length carriage with 8 UHMW slide blocks minimizes stress on load bearing points providing less wear and maximum dependability. A heavy duty 5″ diameter pulley and 5/16″ cable thickness reduces stress on the equalization system and increases cable bending life. Additionally, a padded overhead shutoff bar protects vehicles from accidentally being raised too high.

The CL10V3 features both 3-stage front and 3-stage rear arms, an innovation pioneered by Challenger Lifts to offer maximum arm reach and retraction in order to meet the OEM recommended lifting points of the widest range of vehicles, including:

• Uni-body design vehicles

• Vehicles with outside designated pick-up points

• Wider vehicles

• Low profile vehicles

• Both short and long wheelbases

Features & Benefits

• Versymmetric® offset front arms provide directSpot™ to vehicle lift points and safely lifts both symmetrically and asymmetrically within the same service bay maximizing service capabilities and revenue potential.
• Oversized 5″ diameter pulley and heavy duty 5/16″ cable reduces stress on equalization system and increases cable life.
• 48″ elongated carriage design decreases load on bearing.
• 11′ 8″ standard height with 2′ and 3′ extensions available allows lift to be placed in standard service bay with 12′ ceiling.
• Padded overhead shut off system prevents vehicle damage from being raised too high
• Fully gusseted base plate design reduces column deflection.
• Single point mechanical lock release system with jacket coated protection and no lock cable pulleys, and double clutch release bar protects cable from stretching while disengaging both column locks simultaneously.
• Rubber door guards provide added security against vehicle door damage.

Awards and Recognition

Among the Challenger CL10V3’s car lifts awards is the 2008 PTEN (Professional Tool & Equipment News) More than 40 companies competed by entering new products they felt were essential for helping businesses work quicker, smarter, safer and more efficiently.

Challenger Lifts 15000 Heavy-Duty Vehicle Lift

Having the capability to lift heavy vehicles in your service bay is an essential part in expanding you service offering. What better way to accomplish this than with a heavy-duty vehicle lift. You can find such a product in the Challenger 15000 two post lift, a heavy-duty lift that is perfect for expanding your fleet service capability. This 2 post will enable you to handle heavier vehicles such as trucks, and medium duty commercial vehicles. Avoid downtime and increase your bottom line with the 15,000 lb. two post car lift.

Challenger makes a great product, and that includes its lineup of heavy-duty automotive equipment. These lifts come fully equipped with the standard features that makes this product worth is value. These 15000 two post car lifts features low profile arms, single point air actuated lock release, oversized steel pulleys, 60″ lifting carriage, padded overhead cut-off bar, and adapter accessories. Now, if there is a need for handling higher profile heavy vehicles, the Challenger Lifts 15000 offers column height extensions. These model auto lifts give you more than its nearest competitor.

All our 15,000 lb. capacity truck lifts come standard with stack adapter extension kits; four frame engaging truck adapters, four reducer bushings for use with the four frame engaging truck adapters. An important feature to note is that the frame engaging adapters are required when lifting vehicles with frame construction such as trucks.

Challenger has made grave improvements to the 15,000 lb. heavy duty vehicle lift. The new 15,000 lb. capacity heavy-duty cargo vehicle 2-post lift comes standard with 3-stage front and 3-stage rear arms. This new heavy-duty 2-post lift safely and properly reaches and accommodates any cargo van or transportation van/ bus with step sides or lower profile ground effects.

This new model has a few note-worthy features and benefits that need to be mentioned. The new 15,000 has standard pad adapters that are 16% lower than the standard 15,000 lb. capacity 2-post lift to accommodate lower profile cargo vans. Another feature is easy of operation. A single point air actuated lock release allows technicians to disengage the locks in both columns simultaneously. These two-post car lifts have a stronger and more durable design. Oversized steel pulley reduces stress on equalization system and provides increased durability. A 60″ lifting carriage helps to provide a greater load spread of weight which can prevent premature column wear. Like with all Challenger lifts, safety is a must. These car lifts are designed with a padded overhead shut-off system that prevents vehicle damage should a vehicle come in contact with the overhead shut-off bar.

Challenger lifts are designed to last, and safety is a feature designed in all of its products. This heavy-duty lift is a must in any commercial shop looking to expand its service offerings.

The overall productive that this lift doesn’t stop with just providing more work space, but new to the Challenger E12 is an optional 2 foot column height truck lift extensions that accommodate even higher profile vehicles. Other features of these 2 post car lifts include Heavy Duty 2-stage telescoping arms, automatic arm restraints, rubber protective door guards, single point mechanical lock release system and padded overhead shut off system. The E12 two-post auto lift comes standard with a stack adapter extension kit and four frame engaging truck adapters that are necessary for lifting trucks and other vehicles with framed construction.

The E12 two post car lifts are equipped with heavy-duty 2-stage telescoping arms provide excellent reach and retraction to accommodate vehicle lifting points, while the heavy-duty telescoping screw pads adjust to multiple heights minimizing the need for adapters. The E12 car lift adjustable column heights of 13′-10″ or 14′-7″ helps to accommodate higher profile vehicles while providing maximum headroom to work underneath vehicles. The single-point mechanical lock release system allows technician to disengage both column locks simultaneously. The rubber door guards protect vehicles from door damage. Other noted features of the Challenger E12 is its premium powder coat finish that provides long-lasting durability, and plated arm restraints and arm pins inhibit rust, and provide long-lasting durability.

Like with all other Challenger Lifts car lifts, the E12 comes with standard features that help make this car lift even more productive. The standard features that are included with all E12 model lifts are screw pads, medium extensions, high extensions and organizer racks for the adapter extensions. This lift comes in available colors of red and blue only.

From lifting light passenger cars to the heaviest commercial truck and transit vehicles, Challenger has car lifts for you. Challenger manufactures car lifts and truck lifts with lifting capacities ranging from 6,000 lbs. to 108,000 lbs. that provides the flexibility to help you select car lifts that meet your personal servicing needs. Whether you’re a quick lube, truck shop, or new car dealership, Challenger is committed to ensuring you lift all vehicles safely.

The first in line for the Challenger line of car lifts that I will like to discuss is the Challenger Lifts CLFP9 two post car lift. This two post car lift is a floor plate 2 post lift with 3-stage front and rear arms and have a lifting capacity of 9,000 lbs.

The Challenger CLFP9 two post automotive lift is packed with features that will accommodate a wide variety of vehicle lifting points such as short and long wheelbase, along with wide body imports. These 2 post car lifts also features a 10’ 7/8” overall column height, making it ideal for low ceiling applications. With standard front and rear 3-stage arms, the Challenger CLFP9 provides maximum arm sweep, arm retraction and reach.

Other features of the this two post automotive lift includes double telescoping screw pads, durable powder coat finish, plated arm pins, and a Heavy-Duty chain and hydraulic lifting system with cable synchronization, just to name a few. This impressive 2 post car lift has two available colors, red and blue.

This floor plate car lift makes a great addition to the home enthusiast garage as well as professional vehicle service shops. CLFP9 car lifts provide dependable long lasting durability with a smooth, reliable lift motion. Other 2 post lift features include double telescoping screw pads, durable powder coat finish, plated arm pins, and a Heavy-Duty chain and hydraulic lifting system with cable synchronization, just to name a few.

Below highlights some of the features you get with the Challenger Lifts CLFP9 two post automotive lift:

• 10’ 7/8” overall column height
• Low profile drive-over floor plate
• 3-stage front + 3-stage rear arms
• Dual point mechanical pull-lock cable release system
• Premium powder coat finish
• Plated Arm Pins
• Rubber foot pads

Junior Allen is an up and coming expert in the Automotive Shop Equipment Industry, and has been in the business since 2003. You can view more of the products I specialize in at http://www.garybloomsales.com such as car lifts, bendpak lifts, wheel balancers, and tire changers.

The BendPak Lifts XPR-9 is a robust lift with a built in menu of features that will increase productivity, efficiency, and less maintenance due to fewer serviceable parts. What you can expect is lower operating expenses which in turn lead to higher productivity. If you’re looking to do more in less time than ever before, you’ll find that the short-style XPR-9 automobile lift is the perfect addition to your shop.

BendPak Lifts XPR-9 two post car lift has the necessary capacity to lift some of the largest pickups and commercial vehicles, but still can provide the capabilities to lift sport and compact cars. With the XPR-9 9,000 lb. lifting capacity, it has ease of use with user friendly controls and a dual-sync equalization system. The BendPak XPR-Series lifts include 16 individual maintenance-free UHMW load bearings, single-piece columns, extra-tall lifting carriages and oversized 5″ cable sheaves. The XPR-Series also offers optional specialty arm configurations to better cater to your specific lifting needs.

BendPak Lift is committed to producing lifts of highest quality, safety and utmost reliability which you can find in the BendPak XPR-Series of car lifts. Featuring the most advanced engineered technology available in the industry, these auto lifts are built to safety standards well above normal OSHA/ALI/ETL requirements. The BendPak Lift XPR-Series car lifts include a wealth of standard and optional features to support the operator’s need for performance, dependablity, and security. Combined with BendPak’s tradition durable construction, the BendPak Lift XPR-Series has become the new industry benchmark that others are judged by.

Whatever your specific automotive project requirements are, there’s a BendPak XPR-Series 2-Post Car Lift designed to meet your needs. The XPR-Series is designed around an abundant roster of options and accessories that allow you to fully tailor your auto lift to your unique circumstance. But long before you start looking at options, you’ll be impressed with the long list of standard features and capabilities packed into every BendPak XPR-Series Car Lift.

With the purchase of any of the BendPak XPR-9 2 post car lifts you get the following standard features.

• Low-profile, dropped-end frame contact pads
• Free truck and van adapters
• Lowered arm tube supports
• Automatic arm restraints
• Taller lift carriages
• Maintenance-free load bearings
• Single-piece columns
• Wide or narrow selection
• Single-point safety release
• On the level
• Industrial-grade hydraulic cylinders
• High-speed hydraulics
• Durable powder-coat finish
• Detailed instructions

The BendPak XPR-9 is the car lift that you need, whether you are a pro or home hobbyist.

With so many 4-post car lifts to choose from, which is best for you? BendPak Lifts HD models include the HD-7P, HD-7PXW, HD-9, HD-9ST, HD-9STX, HD-9XW, HD-9SW, HD-9XL, HD-9SWX, HDS-14, HDS-14X, HD-14TL, HDS-18, HDS-27, HDS-27X, HDS-35, HDS-35X, HDS-40, and the HDS-40X. Which one of the HD or HDS series car lifts is right for you.

Ever since the first BendPak BP-Series 4-Post car lifts hit the market in 1984, the BendPak logo has inspired confidence in the service professionals who spend their days beneath our equipment. Of course, much has changed in the way of technology since the early days of BendPak, but what hasn’t changed is the commitment to the end-user, and the care that is invested into the design of each automotive four-post lift. Those things will always be a part of what makes these lifts pure BendPak.

BendPak’s HD-Series and HDS-Series 4-Post lifts are engineered to meet the strenuous demands of any lifting job. Capacities range from 7,000 lbs. to a super-duty 40,000-lb. maximum. If it drives, one of our HD-Series and HDS-Series 4-Posts can probably lift it. These lifts also pull double-duty as convenient storage solutions. Securely leave your weekend car raised on the lift, while your day-to-day ride easily parks beneath it. Each HD-Series 4-Post model comes in several specialized configurations, be it super-tall, wide, narrow, space-saver or regular, so you’re sure to find the perfect lift. All BendPak lifts are backed by 45 years of excellence and a reputation that carries as much weight as the lift itself. BendPak is proud to have these HD and HDS-Series car lifts in their lineup, and you’ll be proud to have one in your shop or garage.

The newest line of BendPak XPR-Series 2-Post car lifts are designed to provide pros and hobbyists alike with a wide selection of durable, safe and reliable systems for virtually every lifting application. Powerful and secure, BendPak’s XPR-9FS in particular has an incredibly rapid lifting speed and a robust menu of features to increase efficiency and productivity, but with fewer serviceable parts and reduced necessary maintenance. The results are lower operating expenses and higher productivity. If you’re looking to do more in less time than ever before, you’ll find that the short-style XPR-9FS automobile lift is the perfect addition to your shop.

This two-post model has the capacity to effortlessly lift some of your largest full-sized pickups and commercial vehicles, yet it still provides specific capabilities for sport and compact cars, both foreign and domestic. The XPR-9FS car lifts are a rugged, open-top model lift with a 9,000-lb. maximum capacity. And when it comes to ease of use, our dual-synchro equalization system and user-friendly controls are the stuff of legends. Some other BendPak XPR-Series exclusives include: 16 individual maintenance-free UHMW load bearings, single-piece columns, extra-tall lifting carriages and oversized 5″ cable sheaves. And, to better cater to your specific lifting needs, we offer optional specialty arm configurations.

The entire XPR-Series is a reflection of BendPak’s continuing commitment to producing lifts of highest quality, safety and utmost reliability. Featuring the most advanced engineered technology available in the industry, these lifts are built to safety standards well above normal OSHA/ALI/ETL requirements. The XPR-Series car lift includes a wealth of standard and optional features to support the operator’s need for performance and security. Combined with BendPak’s tradition durable construction, the XPR-Series has become the new industry benchmark that others are judged by.

Whatever your specific automotive project requirements are, there’s a BendPak XPR-Series 2-Post Car Lift designed to meet your needs. The XPR-Series is designed around an abundant roster of options and accessories that allow you to fully tailor your auto lift to your unique circumstance. But long before you start looking at options, you’ll be impressed with the long list of standard features and capabilities packed into every BendPak XPR-Series Car Lifts.

Bottom line—when you buy BendPak Lifts, you can expect a significant boost in performance and lift operation life expectancy because your BendPak XPR-9FS is built to be the last lift you ever purchase. No one surpasses us in quality and safety—not now, not ever. That’s why when you get a BendPak car lift; you get more than just a great lift. You get peace of mind. That’s the benefit of owning a BendPak Lift.

You can view our complete line of BendPak Lifts XPR-Series Car Lifts on our website http://www.affordableautomotiveequip.net. Feel free to contact us at anytime with any questions or comments.

The automotive industry is one of the largest centralized industries in the world. The auto industry dates back to as early as 1769. Being in this particular area can be a very lucrative business decision as automobiles have evolved over many years. While the manufacturing of automobiles is continuing to boom, so is the need for more automotive shops to service these vehicles. This article will focus on the introduction of shop equipment such as the different variations of car lifts, and wheel service equipment.

What are car lifts? Well as the question suggestions, it has to do with cars. Well a car is defined as a wheeled motor vehicle for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor. Lift can be defined as a mechanical force generated by a solid object moving through a fluid. So in short, it is a mechanical equipment that generates force by a solid object moving through a fluid that is able to lift a wheeled motor vehicle or any other object. They are also known as auto lifts, vehicle lifts, automotive lifts, storage lifts, alignment lifts, or car stackers.

These particular kind of lifts can be used by automotive shops to work on vehicles or used by home hobbyist for storage of their cars, or to do repairs in their garage. These auto lifts come in different styles or models, and having different lifting capacities. Lifting capacities can range from 7,000 lbs. to 30,000 lbs., and can range even higher at times. The most popular styles are two post car lifts and four post lifts. As the names suggest, some lifts have two post and some have four post. So depending on what you are using the lift for will help determine which one best suite your needs.

The 2 post lifts are asymmetrical and symmetrical, and need to be installed by anchoring or bolting to your floor. The 4 post lifts do not need to be anchored to your floor. But if there is a constant flow of vehicles on and off the car lifts, anchoring the lift is highly suggested.

In today\’s market with the influx of larger wheels and lower profile tires, it has caused the tire changers industry to produce models with additional Pneumatic Bead Pressing arms to properly change many current tire and wheel assemblies. With that said, there are many different models of tire changers ranging from the basic tire changers to the more advanced style units.

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About the Author

Junior Allen is an up and coming expert in the Automotive Shop Equipment Industry, and has been in the business since 2003. You can view more of the products I specialize in: http://www.garybloomsales.com

BendPak 2 Post Clear Floor Car Lift - 10,000 lb. Lifting Capacity

Affordable Automotive Equipment offers the BendPak XPR-10C 2 post car lift. This lift offers exceptional direct-drive lifting performance and clearfloor convenience. This super-industrial-strength piece of equipment has got it all: cutting-edge technology, top of the line materials, design that’s ahead of its time and a 10,000 pound lifting capacity. Fits in shops with ceilings higher than 12′, and it won’t crowd your floor while you work beneath a vehicle.

Our newest line of XPR-Series 2-Post lifts offers a wide selection of durable, safe and reliable systems for virtually every lifting application. Powerful and secure, BendPak’s XPR-10C in particular has an incredibly rapid lift speed and a robust menu of features to increase efficiency and productivity, but with fewer serviceable parts and reduced necessary maintenance. The results are lower operating expenses and higher productivity. If you’re looking to make more money in less time than ever before, you’ll find that the new XPR-10C car lift is the perfect addition to your shop.

This two-post model easily has the capacity to lift some of your largest full-sized pickups and commercial vehicles, yet still provide specific capability for sport and compact cars, both foreign and domestic—the XPR-10C is a rugged, close-top model lift with a 10,000-lb. maximum capacity. And when it comes to ease of use, our dual-synchro equalization system and user-friendly controls are the stuff of legends.

All of BendPak’s clearfloor model car lifts feature dual “direct-drive” low-pressure cylinders that minimize leakage and reduce the workload placed on the entire hydraulic system. This exclusive BendPak design feature saves you maintenance costs throughout the life of your lift—you aren’t going to find friendly sensibility like this anywhere else. Some more BendPak XPR-Series car lifts exclusives include: 16 individual maintenance-free UHMW load bearings, single-piece columns, extra-tall lifting carriages and oversize 5″ cable sheaves. And, to better cater to your specific lifting needs, we offer similar model lifts with optional specialty arm configurations.

The entire XPR-Series is a reflection of BendPak’s continuing commitment to producing lifts of only the highest quality, maximum safety and utmost reliability. Featuring the most advanced engineered technology available in the industry, these lifts are built to safety standards well above normal OSHA/ALI/ETL requirements. The XPR-Series lifts include a wealth of standard and optional features to support the operator’s need for performance and security. Combined with BendPak’s tradition of durable, reliable construction, the XPR-Series has become the new industry benchmark that others are sure to follow.

Whatever your requirements, there’s a BendPak XPR-Series 2-Post lift designed to meet your needs. The XPR-Series offers an abundant roster of options and accessories that allows you to fully tailor your lift to your unique circumstance. But long before you start looking at options, you’ll be impressed with the long list of standard features and capabilities packed into every BendPak XPR-Series car lift.

Bottom line—when you buy BendPak, you can expect a significant boost in performance and life expectancy. In fact, your BendPak XPR-10C might be the last lift you ever purchase. No one surpasses us in quality and safety. Not now, not ever. When you get a BendPak, you get more than just a fantastic lift. You get peace of mind. That’s the BendPak benefit. Browse thru our line of BendPak Lifts at http://www.affordableautomotiveequip.net.