Challenger CL20 20,000 lb Symmetric — 2-Post Car Lift
Challenger CL20 20,000 lb Symmetric — 2-Post Car Lift
The Challenger CL20 is U.S.-manufactured in Louisville, KY — the only major brand with a domestic full commercial line. 12-year structural warranty is the market longest.
Specifications
- Rated capacity: 20,000 lb
- Configuration: Symmetric
- Arm design: 3-stage arms
- Column height: 174"
- Minimum ceiling required: 176" (14 ft 8 in)
- Manufacturer SKU: CHA CL20
Installation Requirements
- Concrete: 6 in / 3,000 PSI minimum (verify against factory install manual)
- Ceiling clearance: Verify your bay against the minimum listed above — text a photo of your bay to +1 (833) 736-7290 for pre-purchase verification before you order.
- Anchoring: Included wedge anchors (concrete anchor bolts)
Shipping
Freight-delivered curbside in 3–5 business days. Free shipping on the lift itself in the continental U.S. Add-ons under $200 ship UPS Ground separately.
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Warranty
Challenger factory warranty applies — structural, hydraulic, and electric coverage per the manufacturer's terms. Consult the install manual for exact durations by component.
Questions? Call or text.
Text a photo of your bay (ceiling + concrete edge + width measurement) to +1 (833) 736-7290. We'll cross-reference your bay against the CHA CL20 install manual and confirm compatibility before you order. Voice calls answered same day.
The verdict
The heaviest 2-post Challenger sells. Class 5 trucks, ambulance and utility chassis, large commercial vehicles. Different arm system than CL10/CL12/CL16 (larger arm pin, separate accessory ecosystem). For shops that need real heavy-duty capacity and have the bay and shop air to support it.
Best for
- Heavy-duty fleet shops, ambulance/utility/RV service
- Buyers servicing Class 5 vehicles regularly — F-550, Ram 5500, larger chassis
- Bays with 13'6" ceiling, 16' width, 28' depth, 90-120 PSI shop air
Don't buy if
- You don't service vehicles over 16K — the CL16 is meaningfully cheaper
- You don't have shop air at 90-120 PSI
- Your bay isn't sized for the larger column footprint
Install requirements
| Capacity | 20000 lbs |
| Minimum ceiling | 162 (Standard CL20-0) / 186 (CL20-2 2' Ext) |
| Concrete thickness | 4 inches minimum |
| Concrete PSI | 3500 PSI minimum, steel reinforced, 28-day cure |
| Electrical | 208-230V, 1Ph, 30A dedicated circuit |
| Shop air required | Yes |
| ALI certified | Gold Label — meets ANSI/ALI standards for commercial use |
Install manual
The manufacturer's install/operation manual (IOM) for this lift.
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