AMGO® 408-HPX 8,000 lb 4-Post Boat Storage Lift #408-HPX
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| Capacity | 8,000 lbs |
| Design | Boat & wide-vehicle storage |
| Max Lift | 87 11/16" |
| Underneath | 82 15/16" |
| Runway Width (adjustable) | 46 1/2" – 66 3/8" between |
| Overall Height | 96 5/8" |
| 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
- Adjustable: 46 1/2" (narrow) / 66 3/8" (wide) between runways
- Set the width to the hull before the first lift
- Outside runway edge: 83 7/8" / 103 3/4"
AMGO 408-HPX — 8,000 lb Boat & Wide-Vehicle Storage Lift
Boat storage on a fixed-runway lift means shimming hulls onto pads that were never shaped for them — the 408-HPX ends that with the same adjustable-width platform as its big sibling, sized for the 8,000 lb class: runways that adjust from 46 1/2 to 66 3/8 inches between them, lifting to 87 11/16 inches with 82 15/16 inches of clear space underneath.
It runs on 110-volt household-adjacent power (1.0HP), lifts a storage cycle in 114 seconds — faster than the 9K model — and carries AMGO's 5-3-2 warranty. It sits at the value end of AMGO's boat-storage line, and it gives up nothing of the hull-width adjustability that defines the family.
Who the AMGO 408-HPX Is Built For
- Boat owners in the 8,000 lb class — the 408-HPX covers most runabouts, fishing boats, and pontoon rigs, with underneath clearance (82 15/16") for the second vehicle or storage.
- Buyers who want the adjustable runways without the 9K price — 46 1/2"–66 3/8" between runways (outside edges to 103 3/4") fits the same hull geometry as the 409-HPX at the lighter rating.
- Home garages and boat barns on 110V — a 114-second cycle on standard power, with no commercial circuit demand.
- Value-driven wide-vehicle storage — trailers, wide bodies, and equipment that fixed-runway lifts can't hold, at the 8K rating most of that class needs.
- Buyers comparing the 408-HLX — same 8,000 lb platform; the HLX trades 9 inches of platform height for nearly 17 more inches of underneath clearance (99 15/16" vs 82 15/16").
What the AMGO 408-HPX Is NOT Built For
This is not a service lift and not for the heaviest boats — 8,000 lbs is the ceiling, and rigs beyond it belong on the 409-HPX. It's not for ceilings under 96 5/8" plus hull, and a vehicle-only shop gains little over a fixed four-post: the width adjustment is a hull feature.
Important sizing note: measure bay length (222 1/8" with ramps), width (131 7/8"), ceiling against the 96 5/8" height plus hull, and check the underneath height (82 15/16") against what parks below before purchase.
What Makes the AMGO 408-HPX Different
Adjustable-width runways — the boat-lift spec
Between-runway width adjusts from 46 1/2" to 66 3/8" (outside edges to 103 3/4") — the geometry that fits hulls instead of fighting them.
- 46 1/2"–66 3/8" between runways
- Outside edge to 103 3/4"
- Width set per hull
8,000 lbs with real underneath storage
Lifts to 87 11/16" with 82 15/16" of clearance below — a second vehicle or storage space under the raised boat.
The faster storage cycle
114 seconds on a 1.0HP 110-volt motor — the 8K platform cycles quicker than the 9K model, at the lighter rating most boats need.
Best For
- 8,000 lb-class boat storage
- Hull-width adjustability
- Home garages & boat barns
- 110V power
Not Ideal For
- Service-bay use
- Boats over 8,000 lbs (see 409-HPX)
- Low-ceiling bays
AMGO boat-storage line — where the 408-HPX sits
| Spec | 408-HPX (this page) | 409-HPX | 408-HLX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 lbs | 9,000 lbs | 8,000 lbs |
| Max lift | 87 11/16" | 88 1/16" | 104 11/16" |
| Underneath | 82 15/16" | 82 9/16" | 99 15/16" |
| Runway width (between) | 46 1/2"–66 3/8" | 46 1/2"–64 15/16" | 46 1/2"–66 3/8" |
| Cycle | 114s | 174s | 137s |
| Best for | Standard hulls | Heaviest hulls | Tall underneath storage |
The 408-HPX is the value-and-speed play; the HLX is the underneath-height play; the 409-HPX is the capacity play.
Full Specifications - AMGO 408-HPX
| Model | 408-HPX — Boats and wide vehicles storage lift |
| Lifting capacity | 8,000 lbs |
| Lifting time | 114s |
| 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 | 87 11/16" |
| Max lock height | 84 15/16" |
| Overall height | 96 5/8" |
| Minimum height | 5 11/16" |
| Max underneath height | 82 15/16" |
| Max underneath lock height | 80 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 | 1,585 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-HPX
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-HPX
What's the difference between the 408-HPX and the 409-HPX?
Capacity and cycle. The 408-HPX lifts 8,000 lbs in 114 seconds; the 409-HPX takes 9,000 lbs in 174 seconds. The hull-width adjustability is the same idea on both.
What fits underneath?
82 15/16" of clearance (80 3/16" at the storage lock) — a car, cart, or storage under the raised boat.
What power does it need?
110V/60Hz on a dedicated circuit — household-adjacent power.
Why choose it over the 408-HLX?
Platform height. Both lift 8,000 lbs on the same footprint, but the HLX stands 113" tall to give 99 15/16" underneath — pick the HPX if your ceiling is lower, the HLX if you need the height below.
Why Buy the AMGO 408-HPX from Alamo Equipment & Service?
- We install it. Hull-width setting, anchoring, power — one Alamo crew.
- We service it. AMGO's 5-3-2 warranty routes through us.
- We size the bay with you. Bay dimensions, ceiling, and underneath height checked before you order.
- Freight handled. 1,585 lbs ships freight; we coordinate delivery.
- Expert comparison help. 408-HPX vs 409-HPX vs 408-HLX — the honest pick for your hull, ceiling, and budget.
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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