Challenger MR6 6,000 lb Portable Mid-Rise Scissor Lift

Challenger MR6 — 6,000 lb ALI Certified Portable Mid-Rise Scissor Lift

The Challenger MR6 is a 6,000 lb capacity ALI Certified portable mid-rise scissor lift designed for professional shops and serious home garages that demand real lifting power without permanent installation. Built by Challenger Lifts — the same manufacturer trusted by dealerships, independent repair shops, and fleet service centers across the country — the MR6 delivers commercial-grade performance in a portable package. With a 52¾-inch maximum rise height and an ultra-low 5½-inch collapsed profile, the MR6 provides easy drive-over access for passenger cars, crossovers, SUVs, and light trucks. The portable electric-hydraulic power unit mounts to a heavy-duty tow dolly, allowing the entire system to be repositioned around the garage or stored against a wall when not in use. Four sliding and rotating arms with rubber contact pads accommodate a wide range of vehicle lift points, and the included 3-inch and 6⅞-inch extension adapters extend pad height from 8⅝ inches to a maximum of 60 inches for reaching factory-specified pickup points on higher-profile vehicles.

Portable Power, Maximum Flexibility

The MR6's defining feature is its truly portable design. The 1HP electric-hydraulic power unit connects to the lift via a 12-foot hydraulic hose, giving you the freedom to position the power unit wherever it's most convenient — against a wall, beside a toolbox, or outside of a paint booth where electrical equipment isn't permitted. The integrated tow and position handles on the lift frame make it straightforward to move the MR6 between work areas, and the wheeled tow dolly lets one person reposition the power unit without assistance. Unlike permanently installed lifts, the MR6 runs on standard 115-volt household power with a 20-amp dedicated circuit — the same outlet you already have in your garage. No electrician, no 208-230V wiring, no special permits. The lift raises a full 6,000 lb load to maximum height in approximately 45 seconds.

Commercial-Grade Engineering in Your Home Garage

The MR6 isn't a consumer-grade hobby lift — it's the same Challenger engineering and ALI Certified build quality found in professional service bays across the country. The difference is that Challenger designed the MR6 to be portable and to run on standard 115-volt power, which means it works just as well in a two-car residential garage as it does in a commercial shop. For homeowners and DIY enthusiasts who refuse to settle for lightweight, uncertified alternatives, the MR6 delivers 6,000 lbs of real lifting capacity backed by independent ALI safety testing. Do your own brake jobs, oil changes, suspension work, and exhaust repairs with the same equipment the pros use. And because the entire system is portable with no anchor bolts, no permanent mounting, and no holes in the floor, renters and anyone who may move can take the MR6 with them — just disconnect the hydraulic hose, roll the power unit onto the tow dolly, and load it up. It's a professional lift that works on your timeline, not your landlord's.

Six Mechanical Safety Lock Positions

The MR6 features a mechanical safety lock system with six distinct locking heights at 22⅞ inches, 30 inches, 36 inches, 41¼ inches, 45⅝ inches, and 49¾ inches. This range of positions lets you set the working height for the task at hand — lower positions for tire and brake work, higher positions for exhaust, suspension, and underbody service. The lock bar engages automatically as the lift rises and releases with a manual handle, requiring no compressed air or external pneumatic systems. Challenger designed the MR6 for use on concrete surfaces both indoors and outdoors, making it suitable for home garages, service shops, detailing bays, mobile operations, and outdoor driveways where a permanent lift installation isn't practical.

Installation Requirements

The Challenger MR6 must be operated on a concrete slab at least 4 inches thick, steel reinforced, rated at 3,500 PSI or higher, and cured for a minimum of 28 days. The concrete surface must be level within ¼ inch across the installation area and free of cracks and seams. Most standard residential garage floors meet these requirements — if yours was built to code, you're likely good to go. If the existing floor does not meet these specifications, Challenger recommends pouring dedicated concrete pads measuring at least 8 feet by 8 feet by 1 foot, rated at 3,500 PSI with steel reinforcement, mechanically attached to the existing floor. Asphalt and unstable surfaces are not acceptable. The recommended minimum bay size is 10 feet wide by 22 feet long. The MR6 requires a dedicated 115-volt, single-phase, 60 Hz circuit with a 20-amp circuit breaker. The lift ships without hydraulic fluid — 6 quarts of Dexron III ATF or 10-weight anti-foam, anti-rust hydraulic oil are required at setup.