Challenger CLFP9 9,000 lb Symmetric — 2-Post Car Lift
Challenger CLFP9 9,000 lb Symmetric — 2-Post Car Lift
The Challenger CLFP9 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: 9,000 lb
- Configuration: Symmetric
- Arm design: 3-stage arms
- Column height: 121"
- Minimum ceiling required: 122" (10 ft 2 in)
- Manufacturer SKU: CHA CLFP9
Installation Requirements
- Concrete: 4 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.
0% APR financing: ~$613/month for 12 months with 90-day payment deferral through our lender partner. Apply in under 5 minutes at checkout.
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 CLFP9 install manual and confirm compatibility before you order. Voice calls answered same day.
The verdict
Only low-ceiling 2-post Challenger sells. 10'2" minimum ceiling. Floor-plate design with hydraulic line running between the columns. The right pick when standard CL10AV3 column height won't fit.
Best for
- Bays with ceiling under 12 ft — basements, retrofit garages, low-clearance spaces
- Servicing cars and light trucks where 9K capacity is enough
- Buyers who want a real Challenger 2-post but can't fit standard CL10/12 column heights
Don't buy if
- Your ceiling is 12 ft or above — CL10AV3 is the better pick (more rise, better arms)
- You service heavy trucks — CLFP9 is rated for 9,000 lbs
- Your bay layout can't accommodate a between-column hydraulic floor plate
Install requirements
| Capacity | 9000 lbs |
| Minimum ceiling | 122 (CLFP9 Low Ceiling Standard) |
| Concrete thickness | 4 inches minimum |
| Concrete PSI | 3500 PSI minimum, steel reinforced, 28-day cure |
| Electrical | 208-230V, 1Ph, 20A dedicated circuit |
| ALI certified | Gold Label — meets ANSI/ALI standards for commercial use |
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