---
product_id: 60221973
title: "Elite Series 8500W (Replaced by 98022) Jackshaft Garage Door Operator, WiFi"
brand: "liftmaster"
price: "A$1717"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Lift Master"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/60221973-elite-series-8500w-replaced-by-98022-jackshaft-garage-door-operator
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
---

# Security 2.0 tech Ultra-quiet P3 motor Wall-mounted space saver Elite Series 8500W (Replaced by 98022) Jackshaft Garage Door Operator, WiFi

**Brand:** liftmaster
**Price:** A$1717
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚪 Elevate your garage game with silent power and smart security!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Elite Series 8500W (Replaced by 98022) Jackshaft Garage Door Operator, WiFi by liftmaster
- **How much does it cost?** A$1717 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/60221973-elite-series-8500w-replaced-by-98022-jackshaft-garage-door-operator)

## Best For

- liftmaster enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted liftmaster brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Next-Level Security:** Equipped with Security 2.0 and an automatic locking pin for peace of mind against forced entry.
- • **Reliable Power Backup:** Emergency battery backup ensures your garage door works even during power outages—never get locked out.
- • **Smart Home Integration:** Seamlessly connect via myQ app to control, monitor, and schedule your garage door from anywhere.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Advanced P3 motor technology eliminates vibrations and noise—your dog won’t even notice it’s opening.
- • **Maximize Your Garage Space:** Sleek jackshaft design mounts on the wall, freeing up ceiling room for a clutter-free, modern garage.

## Overview

The LiftMaster Elite Series 8500W (replaced by model 98022) is a premium jackshaft garage door opener designed to mount on the wall beside your door, saving ceiling space. Featuring ultra-quiet P3 motor technology, advanced Security 2.0, and full WiFi connectivity via the myQ app, it offers smart home integration and enhanced safety with an automatic locking pin. Ideal for front mount torsion bar systems, it includes an emergency battery backup for uninterrupted operation during power failures.

## Description

This sleek, space-saving design mounts on the wall beside your garage door, freeing up ceiling space This elite series model comes fully equipped with security 2.0, myq Get reliable, durable and powerful performance with our p3 motors Runs ultra-quiet by eliminating sound and vibrations through the ceiling Not compatible with roll up doors, low headroom track, wayne dalton torquemaster Must have a front mount torsion bar system. Will receive newer Liftmaster 98022.

Review: Worth every penny - Easy to install with simple hand tools if you have basic mechanical/electrical skills. Instructions easy to follow. Took a little time getting the open/close force set. Easy to connect to WiFi and pair to vehicles. Very quiet and operates smoothly. Highly recommended.
Review: Quieter and less "violent" than the overhead styles - I needed to get a new unit since there seemed to be something wrong with the original Genie overhead screw type unit. It's been 17 years in service, so it lived a good, well-serviced life. Even with regular maintenance it finally gave it up. Wanted to clean up the look and decided that although the jackshaft unit was more expensive, I loved the idea that it could be hooked into the home wireless system, as well as having an auto close feature. It's a beefy unit and the emergency battery backup in case of a power loss is a nice added plus. Biggest plus in my opinion is the fact that it's MUCH quieter than the Genie screw drive, and it wasn't all that noisy. Sometimes the dog doesn't even realize when the door opens. With the old unit, anyone in the house could hear the door open. Instructions were simple enough to follow. Once familiarized with what goes where, installation was fairly easy and straightforward. It helps to be a bit mechanically inclined, but there's also plenty of Youtube videos you can watch to get the hang of how to install. I took my time and carefully installed and double checked my work as I went. Took me a day and a half, including removing the old system. Now the area above the garage door is neater and nothing hanging down in the center between the cars. The LED light is now taking the place of where the old unit was, and love the added adjustable features of this unit. Auto time to close, auto sensing LED light comes on hands free and with timed auto shutoff once you leave the area. With the iPhone or Android app, you can operate the unit with your phone, and I added a video camera as well to be able to see what's going on inside the garage any time I want. I can also check the open/close log to see when/if the door was open or closed while away. Oh, and another neat idea was the closing lock pin that automatically latches and opens when the door is operated, locking the travel to less than a foot once closed in case someone tries to manually pull the door open. A huge step up technologically from the old style. It's been almost 3 months since I installed it and we're pleased as punch. A bit pricey? Yes. Worth it? Oh, heck yes!

## Features

- This sleek, space-saving design mounts on the wall beside your garage door, freeing up ceiling space
- This elite series model comes fully equipped with security 2.0, myq
- Get reliable, durable and powerful performance with our p3 motors
- Runs ultra-quiet by eliminating sound and vibrations through the ceiling
- Not compatible with roll up doors, low headroom track, wayne dalton torquemaster Must have a front mount torsion bar system

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B077PJPNHK |
| Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | #101,536 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #470 in Garage Door Keypads & Remotes |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (712) |
| Date First Available | November 22, 2017 |
| Description Pile | Lithium |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Manufacturer | LiftMaster |
| Part Number | 98022 |
| Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 7.9 x 21.5 inches |

## Images

![Elite Series 8500W (Replaced by 98022) Jackshaft Garage Door Operator, WiFi - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RevaJkjtL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why is liftmaster 8500w not compatible low clearance tracks?**
A: I don't know what the other answers are, since there's no damn "bar" with this unit. It mounts on the wall, directly to the roller bar that lifts your garage door. FYI, They ARE compatible, it's what they are made for (low clearance) as long as exact space (or a little more) is available from ceiling down to the bar. Just had this quoted from 2 different garage door companies, because I have a "high lift" door with only about 3" clearance (cannot accommodate standard center door/room mount style). Due to their quoted price, I'll be doing it myself.  Oh, one of the idiots told me I couldn't get this unit anywhere since I'm not a distributer... Wonder if he realized it's no longer the 1980's?

**Q: Will this work for everyone ?**
A: No. First, you have to have a garage door, people without one it will not work for. Then you look at a space and size requirements needed for the install and of course you have to have horizontal springs.

**Q: Liftmaster says that your not an authorized dealer and their warranty would not apply. Is that true?**
A: Correct

**Q: Hi Will this unit  work in California ?**
A: Unfortunately, it won't work in all counties of California. It requires electricity to operate and also recharge the on-board battery. With the frequent power outages as a result of wind, rain, too much sun, not enough sun, and a host of other restrictions, it is not recommended for use in Kalifornia.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth every penny
*by M***Y on September 1, 2025*

Easy to install with simple hand tools if you have basic mechanical/electrical skills. Instructions easy to follow. Took a little time getting the open/close force set. Easy to connect to WiFi and pair to vehicles. Very quiet and operates smoothly. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quieter and less "violent" than the overhead styles
*by C***D on March 2, 2022*

I needed to get a new unit since there seemed to be something wrong with the original Genie overhead screw type unit. It's been 17 years in service, so it lived a good, well-serviced life. Even with regular maintenance it finally gave it up. Wanted to clean up the look and decided that although the jackshaft unit was more expensive, I loved the idea that it could be hooked into the home wireless system, as well as having an auto close feature. It's a beefy unit and the emergency battery backup in case of a power loss is a nice added plus. Biggest plus in my opinion is the fact that it's MUCH quieter than the Genie screw drive, and it wasn't all that noisy. Sometimes the dog doesn't even realize when the door opens. With the old unit, anyone in the house could hear the door open. Instructions were simple enough to follow. Once familiarized with what goes where, installation was fairly easy and straightforward. It helps to be a bit mechanically inclined, but there's also plenty of Youtube videos you can watch to get the hang of how to install. I took my time and carefully installed and double checked my work as I went. Took me a day and a half, including removing the old system. Now the area above the garage door is neater and nothing hanging down in the center between the cars. The LED light is now taking the place of where the old unit was, and love the added adjustable features of this unit. Auto time to close, auto sensing LED light comes on hands free and with timed auto shutoff once you leave the area. With the iPhone or Android app, you can operate the unit with your phone, and I added a video camera as well to be able to see what's going on inside the garage any time I want. I can also check the open/close log to see when/if the door was open or closed while away. Oh, and another neat idea was the closing lock pin that automatically latches and opens when the door is operated, locking the travel to less than a foot once closed in case someone tries to manually pull the door open. A huge step up technologically from the old style. It's been almost 3 months since I installed it and we're pleased as punch. A bit pricey? Yes. Worth it? Oh, heck yes!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it. Wish I had bought one two years ago
*by R***. on August 22, 2018*

This is the best garage opener ever. It's relatively easy to install, fast and quite (super quite kind of freaky) . It's a much easier install over a traditional garage opener. The hardest part is most garage's don't have an outlet where this opener goes. If your handy with electrical, you should have no problems installing this. For the 8500w they have improved the connector that goes on the shaft. Instead of a dual clamp system and a set screw, they beefed up the connector and just went with set screws. They also give you LED lights that are superbright. I found all the controls including the wireless setup very intuitive and they actual give you a way to disable the clock on the display, NICE !!! Highly recommend. The only downside it's doesn't work with my homelink on my 2006 Honda Accord but works fine with my 2017 Odyssey. Not a huge deal and I new that going in. Update Feb 11th 2019. The -20 degrees days cause me to have to reprogram the garage door because of excessive downforce. It’s suppose to auto adjust based on the temperature but my guess is my spring tension went out of the range since I installed it in the hot summer months. No big deal. I just had to let it relearn what downforce was required and it’s worked fine since then. The nice thing about having the app set up on my phone is I got an alert the garage door wasn’t close. Another minor issue I learned was the WiFi does not stay powered on when a power outage occurs and the batter backup takes over. My WiFi and cable modem are on a UPS so theoretically they should both work as long as the internet isn’t down. Again not a huge deal but just something to be aware of.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-12*