Econo Lift Meridian 4,500 lb — Front Mount
The Econo Lift Meridian 4,500 lb Front Mount is a single-tank front-mount lift for bass boats, deck boats, runabouts, pontoons, and tritoons, built for docks where attaching along the sides of the slip is not an option. It raises and holds boats up to 4,500 pounds on an 8' by 22' frame.
Instead of attaching along both sides, the lift mounts at the front of the slip and works in slips 9 feet and wider. The flotation tank sits at the rear of the frame, so the rear of the boat submerges first when air is vented. Loading is as easy as pulling onto a trailer.
Like every Econo Lift, the Meridian 4,500 lb Front Mount is built at our family-owned facility in Camdenton, Missouri, using USA-sourced hot-dip galvanized steel and our own rotationally molded flotation tanks. It is not imported.
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What boats fit on a 4,500 lb lift?
At 4,500 pounds of capacity on a front-mount frame, the Meridian 4,500 lb Front Mount handles everyday boats in slips where a side mount cannot attach. It comfortably accommodates:
- Bass boats and other fishing boats kept ready at the dock
- Deck boats with open bows and roomy decks for family days on the water
- Runabouts and V-hull bow riders used for cruising, skiing, and tubing
- Pontoons that stay within 4,500 lbs with fuel and gear aboard
- Tritoons and other 3-log pontoons that stay within 4,500 lbs fully loaded
Size to your boat's wet weight, with fuel, batteries, and gear, not the dry weight on the spec sheet. Bigger boat? The Meridian 8,000 lb Front Mount takes the same front-mount approach with 8,000 lbs of capacity.
Specifications
Specifications, explained
A single full-size rotationally molded tank provides the buoyancy to raise a 4,500 lb load. Because it sits at the rear, the rear of the boat submerges first when air is vented, so loading is as easy as pulling onto a trailer.
The frame mounts at the front of the slip rather than along both sides.
Front mounting is ideal when attaching to the sides of the slip is not possible. Not sure which you need? Our front mount vs. side mount guide walks through it.
This is the 4,500 lb front mount in the Meridian line. If you can attach along the sides of an 8 to 12 foot slip, the Meridian 4,500 lb Side Mount carries the same capacity on a compact side-mount frame.
Built to Last
Engineering & Materials
Every Meridian 4,500 lb Front Mount is backed by a lifetime original-purchaser warranty on the polyethylene tanks and bushings, a 5-year warranty on all hot-dip galvanized steel, and a 3-year warranty on the motors, valves, and hoses.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a front mount boat lift, and when do I need one?
A front mount attaches at the front of the slip rather than along both sides, so it is the right choice when attaching to the sides of your slip is not possible. On the Meridian 4,500 lb Front Mount, the tank sits at the rear, so the rear of the boat submerges first when air is vented and loading is as easy as pulling onto a trailer.
What size boat fits on the 4,500 lb front mount?
Bass boats, deck boats, runabouts, pontoons, and tritoons up to 4,500 lbs. Size the lift to your boat's wet weight, with a full fuel tank, batteries, and gear, rather than the dry weight on the spec sheet.
What size slip does it need?
It fits slips 9 feet and wider on an 8' x 22' front-mount frame (Model 45FMHD).
How many tanks does it have?
One rotationally molded polyethylene tank (7' x 8' x 2'), positioned at the rear of the frame so the rear of the boat submerges first when air is vented.
Front mount or side mount, which do I need?
If you can attach along the sides of an 8 to 12 foot slip, the Meridian 4,500 lb Side Mount is the side-mount option at the same capacity. If you cannot, the front mount is the answer. See our front mount boat lifts for the full range, or ask your local Econo Lift dealer to confirm the right setup for your slip.
What warranty comes with it, and where is it made?
A lifetime original-purchaser warranty on the polyethylene tanks and bushings, a 5-year warranty on all hot-dip galvanized steel, and a 3-year warranty on the motors, valves, and hoses. It is built in Camdenton, Missouri with USA-sourced steel. See our full warranty details.
Industry-Leading Protection
Our Warranty Promise
As of 2024, Econo Lift offers a lifetime original purchaser warranty on all bushings, ensuring long-lasting durability. Compare that to competitors' 10-year tank warranties!
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