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At 12,000 lb. you have the Challenger CL12A-2, the Tuxedo TP12KC-D and four BendPak AP-series lifts. The CL12A-2 rises 84.75 in. in about 63 seconds with 27.5 in. to 59 in. arm reach, but its spec table calls for a 16 ft. 3 in. minimum ceiling; its own Other Models table shows the family is built for 12 ft., 14 ft. 3 in. and 15 ft. 3 in. ceilings as well, so height is ordered, not adjusted later. Ask a JMC rep which of those is currently available before you plan the bay. The BendPak group covers both ends: the 12APX at 169 in. and the 12APX-192 at 193 in. of overall height, the open-top 12APF on 144.75 in. posts, which BendPak states is built for low-ceiling installations, and the short-rise 12AP-SRT on 93.5 in. posts with 43 in. of rise for work that does not put a technician under the car. The 12APX carries 79.5 in. of maximum rise, and all four are 12,000 lb. with 3,000 lb. per arm. The Tuxedo TP12KC-D is a symmetric clear-floor lift: 165 in. overall, 72 in. maximum lift height, 109 in. drive-thru, on 220V.

Four-post and alignment lifts: 13 listings

These split into service and storage lifts on one side and alignment platforms on the other; the alignment models have turn plates and slip plates built into the runways. BendPak's HDS-14 is the 14,000 lb. baseline: 197.5 in. runways, 70 in. rise, 77.5 in. maximum lifting height, 98 in. drive-thru, 242 in. overall length, 15 lock positions every 4 in. The HDS-14XT is the tall, long version at 227.5 in. runways, 82.75 in. rise and 89.5 in. lifting height across 272 in. For alignment, the HDS-14LSX handles 4-wheel work from 89 in. to 156 in., the extended HDS-14LSXE reaches 212 in. maximum 2-wheel for long vans and trucks, and the HDS18EA is the largest at 18,000 lb. (9,000 lb. per axle) with 257.5 in. runways. Three listings are package deals pairing a lift with two RJ7W rolling jacks and an airline kit.

From Challenger, the closed-front 4P14EFX carries 14,000 lb. with a 182.5 in. maximum wheelbase, 78 in. rise, 20 in. runways and a 90-second cycle in a 12 ft. by 24 ft. bay. The CL4P7 is the light end at 7,000 lb. and 68.125 in. rise in a 10 ft. by 20 ft. bay, and it does not require anchoring to keep its ALI/ETL certification. The JMC Equipment JMC9K-DX-XLT sits between them at 9,000 lb. with 188.5 in. runways, 85 in. lifting height and 115V power.

Scissor, single-column and mobile-column lifting

The Challenger DX77 is a 7,700 lb. double scissor lift with 74.5 in. of rise, a 4.5 in. lowered height and no cross members between platforms, so a technician can walk between the runways. It occupies 83.25 in. by 82 in., runs 2 HP on 208/220V, needs 90-120 psi of air for the lock release, and takes 3,850 lb. per platform. Two Tuxedo mid-rise units cover tire and brake work: the MR6K-48X (6,000 lb., 48.5 in. lift) and the portable MR6.5K-38 (6,500 lb., 38 in. lift), both on 115V.

Single-column and storage models include the Tuxedo SP-6K-SS (6,000 lb., 152 in. runways, 19 lock positions), the iDEAL MSC-6KLP portable column (6,000 lb., 72 in. rise, 9 ft. minimum ceiling), the Tuxedo SC-2K mower lift (2,000 lb., 58 in. rise), the iDEAL SC-2K-UTV-X, the iDEAL U-2200IEH-XR UTV lift (2,200 lb.) and the air-powered Tuxedo M-1000C motorcycle lift.

Three iDEAL wheel-engaging mobile column sets handle heavy trucks and buses: the MSC-13K-B-226 (two columns, 26,000 lb.), the MSC-13K-B-452 (four columns, 52,000 lb.) and the ALI-certified MSC-18K-X-472, a four-column set rated 72,000 lb. Its spec table also covers a two-column MSC-18K-X-236 at 36,000 lb. and a six-column MSC-18K-X-6108 at 108,000 lb., which are not part of this promotion. The 18K columns lift 67.1 in., adjust forks from 12.6 in. to 22 in., and ship at 1,584 lb. per column. All are specified for indoor use on concrete of at least 3,000 psi surface strength, charging on 100-140 VAC per column with 12VDC deep-cycle batteries that are not included.

Wheel service, brake lathes and parts cleaning

The JMC Equipment TC-530 tire changer takes wheels up to 38 in. in diameter and 3 in. to 12 in. wide, clamping 12 in. to 23 in. inside or 10 in. to 20 in. outside at 125 psi on 110V; its tower doubles as the auxiliary air tank. The WB-953 balancer handles rims 10 in. to 24 in. in diameter and 1.5 in. to 20 in. wide, to 150 lb. of wheel weight and 1-gram accuracy. Ranger's RL-8500 brake lathe turns rotors up to 17 in. in diameter and drums from 6 in. to 28 in. in 49 in. by 36 in. of floor space. It carries 150 lb. on the standard 1 in. arbor; the 250 lb. rating applies to the 1-7/8 in. truck arbor, and the truck adapter kit is sold separately. The RL-8500XLT adds an extended spindle for drums up to 10 in. deep. The Ranger RS-500D spray wash cabinet holds 500 lb. with a 50-gallon tank and a 6 kW heater at 160-180 degrees F; the RS-750D takes 1,000 lb.

Exhaust fabrication, ADAS and shop cooling

Three BendPak pipe benders share the same hydraulics: each takes 3 in. tube at .095 wall, bends on a 3.3 in. to 5 in. radius, delivers 60,000 lb. of top cylinder force and runs 5 HP on 208-230 VAC. What changes is the control and the footprint. The BB-2 Blue-Bullet is manual on a knee lever, measures 42 in. wide by 62 in. deep by 31 in. high and includes the BB-1 tooling package; the semi-automatic 1302BAS-302 runs on a 3-button control and the digital 1302BA-302 stores up to 99 bend depths, and both measure 41 in. by 64 in. by 26 in. All three ship with a 302 die package: the 1302BA-302 and 1302BAS-302 list 1.5 in., 1.75 in., 1.875 in., 2 in., 2.25 in. and 2.5 in., while the BB-2 table lists 1.625 in. in place of the 1.875 in. die. The machines are rated for 3 in. tube, but the 3 in. die package is an optional accessory, sold separately, on all three. On the expanding side, the Huth 1674 portable gives 25,000 lb. with its 3-1/2 in. cylinder or 49,000 lb. with the 5 in. cylinder, and the air-powered Mitey Mate Jr. delivers 18,500 lb. from 80-120 psi shop air. Beyond the 1674, four more Huth units are listed: the 1673 swager expander, the 1690 benchtop expander, the 1691 portable expander and the 1674V dual headed vertical expander, plus the 62898 Super 110 die package.

All six Autel IA700 packages share the same modular calibration frame with optical positioning, a robotic crossbar with six high-definition positioning and tracking cameras, unlevel floor compensation and an integrated wheel alignment pre-check. What you buy on top of that is targets and a tablet. The IA700 and IA700T are the frame alone: the listings state they are compatible with MA600 and IA900 targets, patterns and calibration components, which are not included. The IA700LDW and IA700LDWT add Lane Departure Warning targets and patterns for Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Volkswagen, Audi and Alfa Romeo camera-equipped vehicles. Only the IA700AS and IA700AST include the targets, patterns and calibration components to calibrate all ADAS systems, camera, radar, lidar and night vision. The IA700, IA700LDW and IA700AS each state that a Maxisys Ultra Series tablet and ADAS upgrade are required and sold separately; the three -T listings include the MaxiSYS MS909 tablet and MaxiFlash VCI with the ADAS and wheel alignment pre-check software.

Eight Cool Boss listings cover cooling: the CB-36L moves up to 14,890 CFM from a 36 in. fan over a stated 5,220 sq. ft., the CB-16L delivers 5,845 CFM over 2,480 sq. ft., and the industrial chiller (the CB-28HV in its own spec table) reaches 17,820 CFM on 208-240V at 16.94 amps, weighing 292 lb. empty and 958 lb. with a full tank.

Jacks, adapters and shop support

Two BendPak rolling bridge jacks are listed for the HDS-14 series runways: the RJ7W at 7,000 lb. and the RJ9W at 9,000 lb., both with three safety-lock positions and stackable pad adapters, and the RJ7W with 4 in. minimum drive-over height and 42 in. to 56 in. arm reach. Challenger accessories include the 10315 stack adapter kit ((4) 3 in. extensions, (2) 6 in. extensions and (2) organizer racks), the B2270 square rubber double screw foot pad, the SR10-001 two position adapter blocks and the CL4P9CS caster set of four. The Tuxedo SJ-35 sliding jack is rated 3,500 lb. and the CR-3000 car rotator 3,000 lb. The iDEAL PTDT-PW-1000 combines a tear-down table and parts washer at 1,000 lb. capacity.

What the building has to provide

Power. Most lifts here are 208-230V single phase: 2 HP on the CL10AV3-DPC, VLE10, CL12A-2, 4P14EFX and HDS-14; 3 HP on the CL10AV3-QC; 5 HP at 23 amps on the 12AP-SRT. Lighter equipment runs on 110-115V at 15-20 amps, including the TC-530, WB-953, MSC-6KLP, both Tuxedo mid-rise lifts and the JMC9K-DX-XLT.

Ceiling and floor. The CL10AV3 family and standard VLE10 need 12 ft.; the CL12A-2 calls for 16 ft. 3 in. The four BendPak AP lifts cover a wide range of heights: the 12AP-SRT on 93.5 in. posts, the 12APF on 144.75 in. posts (BendPak states it is built for low-ceiling installations), the 12APX at 169 in. overall and the 12APX-192 at 193 in. The MSC-6KLP calls for a 9 ft. minimum ceiling. Four-post lifts are long: 242 in. for the HDS-14, 272 in. for the HDS-14XT and 312.75 in. for the HDS18EA.

Air. The DX77 and 4P14EFX call for 90-120 psi, the MR6.5K-38 for 90-125 psi, the HDS-14LSXE lists 50 psi at 3 cfm minimum, and the RJ7W rolling jack lists a minimum operating air pressure of 100 psi in its spec table while its description calls for 125 psi at 10-20 CFM, so size the line for the higher figure. Where a listing states no air requirement, check that model's spec sheet before plumbing the bay.

Certifications. Read them by brand, not as a group. Challenger declares ALI/ETL certification on the CL10AV3 models, the 4P14EFX and the CL4P7, which adds that anchoring is not required to maintain that certification; the CL12A-2 declares ALI certification, without ETL. BendPak declares ALI Certified on the 12APX, 12APX-192, 12AP-SRT and HDS-14XT. The HDS-14 declares ETL approved plus CE Approved and Certified to European Standard EN-1493, and the HDS-14LSXE and HDSO-14P declare CE Approved and Certified. The HDS18EA features list declares CE approval to EN-1493 and its spec table shows no ALI or ETL row, although its opening paragraph claims 100 percent ALI certification; ask for the certificate number before you specify that model against an ALI requirement. The iDEAL MSC-18K-X columns are ALI certified; the MSC-13K-B sets do not declare it.

Comparison: eleven models across the range

Several listings contradict themselves; plan around the spec table, not the paragraph. On the MSC-13K-B-226, the lifting height and column height rows are transposed against the MSC-13K-B-452 table, which reads 67.1 in. of lift with columns from 88.6 in. to 155.5 in. The RJ7W table gives 100 psi minimum operating air pressure while its description asks for 125 psi at 10-20 CFM. The 12AP-SRT features list says safety locks every 3 in. while its table gives 8 positions every 3.75 in. And on the HDSO-14AX the max-rise and max-lifting-height rows are inverted against every other HDS listing, while the runway centerline row carries the 4-wheel alignment range.

Shipping terms split by brand. Fifty-three of the 79 listings are marked free shipping, and several state it outright: shipping is free to direct points within the 48 contiguous states, and it is the buyer's responsibility to unload the freight at their location. That covers the Challenger, BendPak, Ranger and Cool Boss listings and five of the seven Huth units. Eighteen listings, from Tuxedo, JMC Equipment and iDEAL, publish a flat freight figure per unit to the contiguous 48 states instead, running from $330 on the Tuxedo SJ-35 sliding jack to $2,180 on the iDEAL MSC-18K-X-472 column set, with $625 on the MSC-6KLP, $685 on the TP12KC-D and $755 on the JMC9K-DX-XLT in between; Alaska, Hawaii and remote or limited-access locations are excluded and may cost more, and orders of more than two units are quoted. The six Autel packages and two Huth units carry neither, so ask for a quote on those.

Frequently asked questions

How much ceiling do I need for a two-post lift?

It is a purchase decision, not an adjustment. The CL10AV3 family and standard VLE10 are specified for 12 ft. The only 12,000 lb. Challenger in this category is the CL12A-2, and its spec table calls for a 16 ft. 3 in. minimum ceiling; its own Other Models table shows the family is built for 12 ft., 14 ft. 3 in. and 15 ft. 3 in. ceilings, so ask a JMC rep which of those is currently available before you plan the bay. On the BendPak side, the 12APX stands 169 in. overall and the 12APX-192 stands 193 in., while the 12APF publishes a 144.75 in. post height and the 12AP-SRT a 93.5 in. post height. Measure to the lowest obstruction in the bay, not to the peak.

Why would a 14,000 lb. lift not hold 14,000 lb.?

Because a short wheelbase concentrates both axles near the middle of the runways. The HDS-14XT publishes the full scale: 160 in. of wheelbase for the full 14,000 lb., 140 in. for 75 percent, 115 in. for 50 percent (7,000 lb.) and 95 in. for 25 percent. The HDS-14 reaches full rating at 140 in. (120 in. for 75 percent, 100 in. for 50 percent, 80 in. for 25 percent), the HDS-14LSXE at 160 in. and the HDS18EA at 185 in.

What separates a service four-post lift from an alignment lift?

Turn plates and slip plates built into the runways. Here the HDS-14LSX, HDS-14LSXE, HDSO-14AX and HDS18EA are alignment platforms; the HDS-14, HDS-14XT, HDSO-14P, 4P14EFX, CL4P7 and JMC9K-DX-XLT are service and storage lifts. The alignment range is a spec of its own: 89 in. to 156 in. for 4-wheel work on the HDS-14LSX, 83 in. to 138 in. on the HDS18EA.

Do I need shop air, or is electricity enough?

Several units need both. The DX77 scissor lift and the 4P14EFX use 90-120 psi for the lock release, the RJ7W rolling jack lists a minimum operating air pressure of 100 psi in its spec table while its description calls for 125 psi at 10-20 CFM, so size the line to the higher figure and confirm with the manual, and the Tuxedo M-1000C motorcycle lift is air-powered at 90-100 psi. Most two-post lifts here are electric-hydraulic and list no air requirement.

Can I lift a bus or a heavy truck without rebuilding the bay?

That is what the iDEAL mobile column sets are for: 26,000 lb. for the two-column MSC-13K-B-226, 52,000 lb. for the MSC-13K-B-452 and 72,000 lb. for the ALI-certified MSC-18K-X-472. The spec table of that last one also covers a 36,000 lb. two-column set and a 108,000 lb. six-column set, which are not part of this deals page. They are wheel-engaging, specified for indoor use, and require concrete of at least 3,000 psi surface strength.