Hello...as per my knowledge anything more than 7' will require the augmentation unit. Anything more than 8' you may not be to do with one of these openers. Anything over a 1/2 hp for most of private entryway openers is a misuse of cash. I am not a fanatic of the track get together utilized in box store openers. It is possible that one will work for most of private entryways. Both are made by Chamberlain and the force headds ought to offer great support.
The 8500 has had a couple of issues. There is a long string on here around one. Liftmaster has discharged another amended model the 8500w.