Need Advice on Gate Openers

[JSoko]

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I want to put a solar powered opener (no electricity) on a 12' swing gate

I want an opener that I can push a button and it opens & closes (just like my garage door)
I will do the install

any preferences??? looking on the internet I became overwhelmed at all the many types

 

[OttoMan]

Why not to try those with a chain on the bottom and a card reader?

Or maybe some girls can do as well…lol

 

[THREEJAYS]

In

 

[Bohog]

I've got a Mighty Mule. Solar powered. Check their website or Tractor Supply.

 

[Jason82]

I have a mighty mule but also look at ghost control.

 

[wwboater]

Look at Aleko.

 

[tas6691]

I used a Mighty Mule for 17 years. Pretty good opener.

 

[moosensquirrel]

I used a Mighty Mule for 17 years. Pretty good opener.

The original GTO mighty mule was an adequate gate opener, but the current version (and their customer service) is lacking in a number of ways. In order for the gate to move a full 90 degrees, the hardware has to be mounted on a 2" steel or aluminum pipe. The control board also acts as a $100 micro processor protecting a 10 cent fuse by blowing the first time there is a voltage transient, especially lightning. Before it is over, you will most likely know more about it than your customer service reps.

 

[dvlerin41]

Ghost Control Gate Openers. Mine has been great for the past two years, I was installing them as a side gig for a little while. Got any questions let me know

I can get them a little cheaper than most places

 

[tas6691]

The original GTO mighty mule was an adequate gate opener, but the current version (and their customer service) is lacking in a number of ways. In order for the gate to move a full 90 degrees, the hardware has to be mounted on a 2" steel or aluminum pipe. The control board also acts as a $100 micro processor protecting a 10 cent fuse by blowing the first time there is a voltage transient, especially lightning. Before it is over, you will most likely know more about it than your customer service reps.

Sheesh I guess I was wrong then....sorry I replied