AMGO® 408-HLX 8,000 lb 4-Post Boat Storage Lift #408-HLX
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| Capacity | 8,000 lbs |
| Design | Tall boat storage |
| Max Lift | 104 11/16" |
| Underneath | 99 15/16" |
| Runway Width (adjustable) | 46 1/2" – 66 3/8" between |
| Overall Height | 113" |
| Power | 1.0HP, 110V |
| Warranty | AMGO 5-3-2 |
- Sound, level slab per the manual's concrete spec
- Check anchor zones for seams, cracks, slope
- Confirm before the truck arrives
- 1.0HP motor, 110V/60Hz
- Standard household-adjacent circuit
- Electrician confirms the dedicated circuit
- 113" platform height — verify ceiling plus raised hull
- 99 15/16" underneath fits trucks/SUVs below
- Adjustable runways: 46 1/2"–66 3/8" between
AMGO 408-HLX — 8,000 lb Tall Boat Storage Lift
The problem with storing a boat over a truck isn't the boat — it's the 83 inches of clearance under a standard storage platform, which fits a car and nothing taller. The AMGO 408-HLX is built for that garage: the same 8,000 lb adjustable-runway platform as the 408-HPX on a 113-inch-tall structure, lifting to 104 11/16 inches and leaving 99 15/16 inches — nearly 8'4" — underneath.
The adjustable runways (46 1/2"–66 3/8" between) still set to the hull, the 1.0HP 110-volt motor still runs on household-adjacent power, and the whole machine still carries AMGO's 5-3-2 warranty. The trade is the ceiling: the HLX is the tall-bay answer, and a low ceiling disqualifies it honestly.
Who the AMGO 408-HLX Is Built For
- Garages storing a boat over a truck or SUV — 99 15/16" of underneath height takes vehicles a standard storage platform can't (82-83" class), which is the entire reason the HLX exists.
- Tall-ceiling boat barns — the 113" platform demands ceiling, and the buildings that have it get double-deck storage the standard-height lifts can't offer.
- Workshop-under-boat arrangements — nearly 8'4" underneath is a workable space, not just a parking slot: benches, storage, or a workspace under the raised hull.
- Buyers comparing the 408-HPX — same platform, same runways, same 8,000 lbs; the HLX adds 17 inches of underneath clearance and 16 inches of lift, and takes 16 3/8" more ceiling.
- Wide-hull owners — the adjustable runways (46 1/2"–66 3/8" between, outside edges to 103 3/4") carry the same hull-fit capability as the rest of AMGO's boat line.
What the AMGO 408-HLX Is NOT Built For
This is not for standard ceilings — 113 inches of platform plus a raised hull needs a genuinely tall bay, and buying the HLX without the ceiling is buying storage you can't reach. It's not for boats over 8,000 lbs (see 409-HPX), and it's not a service lift.
Important sizing note: measure the ceiling honestly (113" platform plus hull at full 104 11/16" lift), bay length (222 1/8" with ramps), and confirm what parks below fits the 99 15/16" underneath height before purchase.
What Makes the AMGO 408-HLX Different
99 15/16 inches underneath — the HLX's whole argument
Nearly 8'4" of clearance below the raised platform takes trucks, SUVs, or a workspace — 17 inches more than the standard-height 408-HPX.
- 99 15/16" underneath
- 104 11/16" max lift
- 113" platform height
Same hull-fit runways
Adjustable between-runway width, 46 1/2"–66 3/8" (outside edges to 103 3/4") — the boat-lift geometry the whole AMGO storage line shares.
110V, same warranty
1.0HP on household-adjacent power, 137-second cycles, backed by AMGO's 5-3-2 warranty — the tall structure adds no infrastructure demand.
Best For
- Boat-over-truck storage
- Tall-ceiling barns
- Workspace under the boat
- 110V power
Not Ideal For
- Standard ceilings (see 408-HPX)
- Boats over 8,000 lbs (see 409-HPX)
- Service-bay use
408-HLX vs 408-HPX — same platform, two heights
| Spec | 408-HLX (this page) | 408-HPX |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 lbs | 8,000 lbs |
| Platform height | 113" | 96 5/8" |
| Max lift | 104 11/16" | 87 11/16" |
| Underneath height | 99 15/16" | 82 15/16" |
| Cycle | 137s | 114s |
| Best for | Trucks/workshop below | Cars below, lower ceilings |
Same hulls, same runways — the HLX buys underneath height with ceiling; the HPX buys lower-ceiling compatibility with underneath space.
Full Specifications - AMGO 408-HLX
| Model | 408HLX — Boats storage lift (manufacturer writes 408HLX) |
| Lifting capacity | 8,000 lbs |
| Lifting time | 137s |
| Overall length (inc ramps) | 222 1/8" |
| Overall length (without ramps) | 188 9/16" |
| Overall width | 131 7/8" |
| Width between posts | 122 3/16" |
| Max lifting height | 104 11/16" |
| Max lock height | 101 15/16" |
| Overall height | 113" |
| Minimum height | 5 11/16" |
| Max underneath height | 99 15/16" |
| Max underneath lock height | 97 3/16" |
| Drive-thru clearance | 111" |
| Width between runways | 46 1/2" (narrow) / 66 3/8" (wide) |
| Outside edge of runways | 83 7/8" (narrow) / 103 3/4" (wide) |
| Gross weight | 1,726 lbs |
| Motor | 1.0HP, 110V/60Hz |
⚠️ Installation Requirements
- Anchor per the included AMGO manual on a sound, level slab — follow the manual's concrete spec
- Electrical: 1.0HP motor, 110V/60Hz — electrician confirms the dedicated circuit
- Plan the adjustable-runway width setting (narrow/wide) before loading the first hull
- Alamo installs every lift we sell — one team for anchoring, wiring, and setup
AMGO® Hydraulics Warranty - AMGO 408-HLX
AMGO backs every lift with its published 5-3-2 warranty — five years on steel structure, three on hydraulics, two on electrical and power-unit components (rubber pads are consumables and excluded). Coverage applies in the 48 contiguous states, and it's handled through Alamo.
| Component | Coverage Term |
|---|---|
| Steel structure components | 5 years |
| Hydraulic parts (cylinders, seals, hoses, fittings) | 3 years |
| Electrical components & power unit | 2 years |
| Rubber pads (consumables) | Excluded |
Warranty service is coordinated through Alamo Equipment & Service — call (817) 865-3707 and we help get the issue moving.
Warranty terms can change. Confirm exact coverage at the time of purchase. Warranty can be void if the lift is installed improperly or not anchored per spec.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions - AMGO 408-HLX
Why choose the HLX over the standard 408-HPX?
Underneath height. The HLX leaves 99 15/16" below the raised boat — enough for a truck, SUV, or workspace — while the HPX leaves 82 15/16". The trade is 16 3/8" more ceiling for the 113" platform.
How much ceiling does it need?
The platform stands 113" and lifts to 104 11/16" — the ceiling needs the platform height plus the hull above it. Measure honestly before ordering.
Same runways as the other AMGO boat lifts?
Yes — adjustable between-runway width from 46 1/2" to 66 3/8" (outside edges to 103 3/4"), set to the hull.
What's the warranty?
AMGO's published 5-3-2: five years steel, three hydraulics, two electrical/power unit.
Why Buy the AMGO 408-HLX from Alamo Equipment & Service?
- We install it. Tall-platform anchoring, width setting, and power — one Alamo crew.
- We service it. AMGO's 5-3-2 warranty routes through the shop that installed it.
- We size the bay with you. The HLX is a ceiling commitment — we check the numbers before you order.
- Freight handled. 1,726 lbs ships freight; we coordinate delivery.
- Expert comparison help. HLX vs HPX vs 409-HPX — height vs capacity vs ceiling; one call sorts it.
A shop buying from a pure e-commerce retailer gets a box. A shop buying from Alamo gets a partner. Call (817) 865-3707 or email our team.
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