Overview

The AMGO 408HLX Boat Storage Lift is the answer for boat owners and storage facilities that need more than standard-height clearance. With an 8,000-lb. lifting capacity and an extended-height design, the 408HLX brings all the proven strengths of the 408-HPX—then adds the extra headroom needed for taller boats, towers, and over-height trailer setups.

In other words, this is the lift you choose when “almost enough clearance” is not enough. It gives you the space to store bigger recreational boats more confidently, while still delivering the easy drive-in access, adjustable runway width, and straightforward single-point lock release that make day-to-day use feel simple instead of stressful.

Key Highlights

• True 8,000-lb. Capacity: Built to handle substantial boat-and-trailer combinations with confidence.
• Extended-Height Design: Provides 15 3/4" more height than the 408-HPX—ideal for over-height boats.
• Wide Drive-In Clearance: Spacious 111" drive-thru clearance helps accommodate a variety of trailer configurations.
• Two-Width Runway Settings: Adjustable platform spacing allows a better fit for different trailer widths.
• Manual Single-Point Lock Release: AMGO’s concealed lock-control device requires no air source.
• Dual Safety Systems: Primary safety locks and cable-slack protection work together for added peace of mind.
• Flexible Installation: Power unit can be mounted at any corner for easier layout planning.

Why the Extra Height Matters

Some boats fit on a standard storage lift. Others do not—and that difference matters fast when you are working with taller hull profiles, towers, windshields, or trailer combinations that push the limits of vertical space. The 408HLX is purpose-built for those situations, delivering the additional lift height needed to create more usable clearance underneath and more breathing room above.

That extra headroom makes storage easier, reduces positioning stress, and helps you maximize vertical space inside the building without stepping up to a completely different storage strategy.

Safety & Locking System

The 408HLX is designed to keep operation straightforward while maintaining strong mechanical protection in the raised position. AMGO’s proprietary concealed lock-control device uses a manual single-point release, so there is no need for an external air source, and the dual safety systems add another layer of confidence while the lift is loaded.

• Concealed lock-control device with manual single-point release
• No air source required
• Primary safety locks
• Cable-slack protection system

Loading, Fit & Trailer Compatibility

• Drive-Thru Clearance: 111"
• Width Between Runways: 46 1/2" – 66 3/8"
• Outside Edge of Runways: 83 7/8" – 103 3/4"
• Width Between Posts: 122 3/16"
• Two-width platform settings for broader trailer compatibility
• Standard foldable drive-in ramps included

Lifting Performance

• Lifting Capacity: 8,000 lbs
• Lifting Time: 54 seconds
• Max. Lifting Height: 104 11/16"
• Max. Locking Height: 101 15/16"
• Minimum Height: 5 11/16"
• Max. Underneath Height: 99 15/16"
• Max. Lock Underneath Runway: 97 3/16"

Construction, Power & Installation Flexibility

• Integrated non-skid diamond platforms for better traction during loading
• Flexible power unit mounting at any corner
• ETL certified power unit
• Motor: 2.0HP, 220V / 60Hz

What’s Included

• AMGO 408HLX Boat Storage Lift
• Standard foldable drive-in ramps
• Integrated non-skid diamond platforms
• Manual single-point lock release system
• ETL certified power unit

Specifications

• Model: 408HLX
• Lift Type: Boat Storage Lift
• Lifting Capacity: 8,000 lbs
• Lifting Time: 54s
• 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. Locking Height: 101 15/16"
• Overall Height: 113"
• Minimum Height: 5 11/16"
• Max. Underneath Height: 99 15/16"
• Max. Lock Underneath Runway: 97 3/16"
• Drive-Thru Clearance: 111"
• Width Between Runways: 46 1/2" – 66 3/8"
• Outside Edge of Runways: 83 7/8" – 103 3/4"
• Motor: 2.0HP, 220V / 60Hz
• Gross Weight: 1,726 lbs

Bottom Line

The AMGO 408HLX takes everything people like about the 408-HPX—easy loading, adjustable runway width, strong safety design, and dependable 8,000-lb. lifting power—and adds the extra vertical clearance that taller boats demand. If your storage needs go beyond standard-height setups, this lift gives you the room, flexibility, and confidence to store over-height boats the right way.