{"product_id":"challenger-lifts-ar4115xao-15000-lbs-open-front-alignment-4-post-lift","title":"Challenger Lifts AR4115XAO 15000 lbs Open-Front Alignment 4 Post Lift","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChallenger Lifts AR4115XAO: open front, long deck, 15,000 lbs\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe AR4115 is built in four combinations, and this one takes the two decisions that pull in opposite directions and does both. \u003cstrong\u003eAR4115XAO is the open-front model on the long runway rack\u003c\/strong\u003e: a \u003cstrong\u003e210.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum wheelbase with nothing across the front of the lift to work around. Long vehicles usually push a buyer towards the closed-front structure; this configuration does not make you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe second thing worth knowing before you compare quotes: this configuration's sheet lists a \u003cstrong\u003egalvanized deck upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e as an available option, part number HDGUPGRADE, covering the runways, jack rails and turn plate pockets. The closed-front sheets in the same family mark that upgrade as not applicable. If your shop washes vehicles indoors, sees road salt every winter, or you simply intend to keep this lift for a very long time, that option is a real reason to be looking at this model rather than its sibling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAround those decisions sits a \u003cstrong\u003e15,000 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e four-post with \u003cstrong\u003e26\" wide runways\u003c\/strong\u003e, 17 locking positions and a \u003cstrong\u003e78\"\u003c\/strong\u003e rise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy an open front changes the work, not just the look\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn a closed-front four-post there is structure across the front of the rack. On the AR4115XAO there is not. What that buys is line of sight and physical access to the front of the vehicle's frame and to the adjustment points a technician has to reach with a spanner and a torque wrench in the same hand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe difference shows up most on alignment work, where somebody spends a long time under the front of the car making small adjustments and re-checking. It also shows up on the days when the job is not what you expected and the front of the frame is where the problem is. An open front is a working-position decision, and working position is what makes a technician fast or slow over a shift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLouvered approach ramps\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe AR4115 uses \u003cstrong\u003elouvered approach ramps\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than diamond tread or abrasive strips, and this is a detail worth a paragraph because it is the difference between a car driving up and a car spinning a wheel. Diamond tread relies on a raised pattern that flattens with wear and fills with rubber, grease and grit. Abrasive strips wear smooth and then need replacing. Louvers are formed openings in the ramp plate — the edge of each louver presents a fresh biting edge to the tyre, and because they are formed into the plate rather than applied to it, they do not wear off the surface the way a coating does.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn a wet tyre on a cold morning that is the difference between a controlled drive-on and a scrabble, and on an alignment lift where the car is positioned precisely and often, it happens dozens of times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill It Fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe published minimum recommended bay size is \u003cstrong\u003e14' x 26'\u003c\/strong\u003e. That 26' is the number to check first, because it is what the long rack costs you in floor length.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOverall.\u003c\/strong\u003e 277\" long by 142\" wide.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBetween columns.\u003c\/strong\u003e 222.5\".\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInside columns.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spec sheet gives front 120.75\" and rear 125.5\"; a second field on this listing rounds them to 121\" and 125\". They describe the same lift, but if your bay is tight enough for a quarter of an inch to matter, ask us and we will confirm against the current installation drawing before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColumn height.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sheet gives front 99.25\" and rear 98\"; the same rounding appears here as 99\" and 98\". Measure your ceiling against the taller figure.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRunways.\u003c\/strong\u003e 26\" wide, 7\" tall, set 40.625\" apart.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRise and speed.\u003c\/strong\u003e 78\" of rise, in about 85 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlignment window.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 195.25\" for two-wheel work; 68\" to 158\" for four-wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServices.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2HP motor on 208V-230V, 60Hz, 1Ph, and a 90 to 120 psi air supply.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlab thickness and concrete strength are not part of the data we hold for this model, so we have not guessed at them. Request the installation drawing from us and have your floor checked against it. Confirming the slab, the ceiling and the electrical supply is the buyer's responsibility and all three are cheaper to establish before delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlignment shops running long-wheelbase work\u003c\/strong\u003e — pickups, vans, the larger SUVs — that do not want to give up front access to get the length.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and snow-belt shops\u003c\/strong\u003e where the galvanized upgrade is the reason this configuration is on the shortlist.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFleet workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e servicing a mixed roster where alignment is one of several jobs the bay has to do.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShops running imaging alignment equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e, which this rack is stated to be compatible with.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat ships with it\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rack itself: columns, 26\" runways, the lifting and locking system, power unit and louvered approach ramps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ealignment kit is optional\u003c\/strong\u003e and, in the manufacturer's own words, includes rolling jacks, an internal airline system and stainless steel turn plates. The \u003cstrong\u003egalvanized coating upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e is also an extra. Neither is part of the base listing, so if you are equipping a working alignment bay from scratch, ask us to quote the kit with the lift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAR4115XAO\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e15,000 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFront\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eOpen\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRise height\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e78\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax. wheelbase\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e210.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax. two-wheel alignment\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e195.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMax. four-wheel alignment\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e68\" to 158\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall length\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e277\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall width\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e142\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBetween columns\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e222.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRunway width\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e26\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRunway height\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e7\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWidth between runways\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e40.625\"\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMin. recommended bay\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e14' x 26'\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e2HP, 208V-230V, 60Hz, 1Ph\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAir supply\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e90 to 120 psi\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGalvanized upgrade\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAvailable, part # HDGUPGRADE\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCertification, plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis model's sheet records it as ALI\/ETL certified. The value of that is narrow and specific: a third-party lift safety listing is the thing an insurer, a corporate safety policy or a local inspector names in writing, and a lift that holds one takes the conversation off the table.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe requirement is still yours to define. Send us the exact wording your insurer or inspector uses and we will check it against current documentation for this configuration before you order, not afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis lift ships as freight to the lower 48 states, free of charge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork out the unload before the shipment is booked. Freight is delivered to the kerb and taking it off the trailer is the receiver's responsibility, so either a forklift or telehandler rated for the crate needs to be waiting, or you arrange collection from the carrier's local terminal — often the easier route for a shop without its own handling equipment.  A residential delivery address carries a residential fee, which is applied at checkout when that option is chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the freight before signing for it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Count the crates against the packing list, walk the load with the driver, and note anything at all on the bill of lading — scuffed paint, split banding, a corner that has taken a knock. Once a clean bill of lading is signed the carrier's exposure ends, and a claim opened the next day rarely goes anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarranty on this lift runs through Challenger. The specification data behind this listing records a warranty reference rather than a stated duration, and we are not going to print a term we cannot verify. Ask us and we will confirm the terms currently applying to your configuration, or read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/warranty-claims\"\u003ewarranty claims page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever the term proves to be, one rule saves claims: leave the failed part alone. A power unit or cylinder that has already been opened is very hard for anyone to adjudicate, and disassembly is the single most common reason a covered failure turns into an argument. Photograph it in place and call us first.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-details-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-details-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-details-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-details-item\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-new and wider 26” runways.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpen and closed front design for better ergonomics, allowing easy access to adjustment points on both standard or long length runway racks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproved 4-wheel alignment wheelbase for extended alignment capabilities allowing you to service both long and short wheelbase vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLouvered approach ramps prevent wheel-spin and are more effective than diamond tread or abrasive strips.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your shop looking stylish \u0026amp; clean with our new and improved all enclosed front column and crossbeam design. Expect a longer and smoother operational life with our UHMW internally encapsulated slide block.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompatible with the industry’s latest imaging alignment systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e17 locking positions with improved lock design.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOptional Alignment kit includes: rolling jacks, internal airline system, \u0026amp; stainless steel turn plates\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e   \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003ePick Up and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-pickupdelivry-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eCall, text, or chat with us if you have questions. 866-774-7743\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" width=\"1198\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\" id=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-downloads-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-downloads-item\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-img-container kd-flex-row\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Challenger Lifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54962126520659,"sku":"AR4115XAO","price":17328.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/progradewarehouse.com\/products\/challenger-lifts-ar4115xao-15000-lbs-open-front-alignment-4-post-lift","provider":"PRO GRADE WAREHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}