{"product_id":"auxx-attic-lift-motorized-attic-storage-elevator","title":"Motorized Attic Lift for Garage — 400 lb Attic Storage Elevator, Remote Controlled | Auxx-Lift","description":"\u003cp\u003eA motorized platform that runs from your garage floor up through an opening in the attic floor, carrying up to 400 pounds at a time. It replaces the part of attic storage that actually hurts — climbing a ladder one-handed with a tote, and doing it twenty times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it is not in use the platform sits flush in the attic opening, so you get the floor space back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard — 20.75\" × 44\" platform.\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a minimum \u003cstrong\u003e22.5\" × 46.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e opening in the attic floor. Fits most standard storage totes. Platform weighs 26 lb empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax — 28.75\" × 56\" platform.\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a minimum \u003cstrong\u003e30.5\" × 58.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e opening. The one to pick for bulky items, large bins, or fewer trips. Platform weighs 37 lb empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth carry the same 400 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 ft standard (13' 6\"), with an 18 ft option available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 30 seconds floor-to-ceiling on a 9-foot ceiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad carried by your ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The motors, struts and hardware add \u003cstrong\u003e60 lb on the Standard and 66 lb on the Max\u003c\/strong\u003e, before anything you put on the platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6105-T5 T-slotted aluminum frame with 3\/4\" five-ply oak-veneered plywood decking. Frame tensile strength 35,000 psi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two synchronized IP44-rated motors, 235W, 2.2A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuty cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 minutes on, 15 minutes off at maximum capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8\" vinyl-coated 7×19 stranded steel, 2,000 lb ultimate tensile strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110\/120V, 15-amp circuit minimum, 10-foot 16-gauge NEMA 5-15 cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e 433.92 MHz wireless remote with programmable stopping points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-leveling platform and a weight-monitoring system that stops the lift if the load is out of range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Platform, dual motors, controller, wireless remote, two C-strut channels, and a seal kit for a flush ceiling finish. The plywood cover panel is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you buy — read this part\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product requires cutting an opening in your attic floor.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no version of this installation that does not involve framing a hole and reinforcing the cut joists. That is the main reason people hire this one out rather than doing it themselves, and it is worth deciding which camp you are in before you order rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso check:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard residential garage ceilings of \u003cstrong\u003e8', 9' and 10' all work\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided there is clear space below and sound framing above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear column.\u003c\/strong\u003e You need an unobstructed path from the garage floor to the attic opening — no garage door track, opener rail, ductwork, or light fixtures in the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttic clearance above the opening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Enough headroom and clear deck around the hole to load and unload safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling framing.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lift mounts on two 1-5\/8\" × 60\" steel strut channels spanning multiple joists, secured with eight 5\/16\" × 4\" SPAX lag bolts. Standard wood framing is what it is built for. Engineered trusses, a finished ceiling, or living space above the garage all warrant a conversation with the manufacturer or a contractor first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower.\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard outlet within 10 feet of the mounting position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it ships\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003etwo separate cartons\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both sizes share a 71\" × 5\" × 13\" carton at 61 lb holding the motors, controller and strut channels; the Max adds a 31\" × 61\" × 3\" platform carton at 30 lb, and the Standard a 47\" × 23\" × 4\" one. The boxes do not always arrive on the same truck or the same day, so a partial delivery is normal — wait for both before assuming something is missing. The long carton is just under six feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping, returns, warranty and installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e within the continental U.S., direct from the manufacturer by FedEx Ground, typically about a week. \u003cstrong\u003e60-day money-back guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e on uninstalled units, with a 25% restocking fee on change-of-mind returns. \u003cstrong\u003eTwo-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation is not included and we do not install.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given that this one involves cutting and framing an opening in your ceiling, professional installation is worth serious consideration. Auxx-Lift handles installer referrals directly — call their customer service line at \u003ca href=\"tel:805-798-0008\"\u003e805-798-0008\u003c\/a\u003e and they will connect you with an installer if they have one covering your city. Coverage is not guaranteed everywhere, and installation is quoted per job with no published rate. \u003cstrong\u003eIf this job depends on hiring it out, get that quote before you order.\u003c\/strong\u003e We do not select, vet, or supervise installers, and the two-year warranty covers parts only, not installation labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspect the shipment before signing the delivery receipt\u003c\/strong\u003e, and note any damage on the receipt before you sign. Full details: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/auxx-lift-terms\"\u003eAuxx-Lift Product Terms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:208-656-1906\"\u003e208-656-1906\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@garageguardsupply.com\"\u003esupport@garageguardsupply.com\u003c\/a\u003e, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Auxx-Lift","offers":[{"title":"Standard — 20.75\" × 44\"","offer_id":49234126241946,"sku":"AUXX-AL-STD","price":3125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Max — 28.75\" × 56\"","offer_id":49234126274714,"sku":"AUXX-AL-MAX","price":3425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2074\/5370\/files\/auxx-attic-lift-1-lowered-bins_3a5f7d4d-4840-4b77-9f80-1cb02c0c2a3d.jpg?v=1789667014","url":"https:\/\/garageguardsupply.com\/products\/auxx-attic-lift-motorized-attic-storage-elevator","provider":"Garage Guard Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}