A cheap, high capacity chain drive for a long sliding gate with power at the post. Add a backup plan for outages.
Amazon $399The ALEKO AC2000 Sliding and the Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener are evenly matched, rated 3.3 and 3.3. The ALEKO AC2000 Sliding leads on gate length. The Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener wins on price. The Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener costs $199.01 less ($199.99 vs $399).
A very low cost rack drive for a heavy sliding gate with power nearby. The missing warranty and safety listing are the trade offs.
Amazon $199.99Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ALEKO AC2000 Sliding for gate length (gates up to 59 ft vs gates up to 40 ft).
- Choose the Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener for price ($199.99 vs $399).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every sliding automatic gate opener; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ALEKO AC2000 Sliding | Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 75 gates up to 2,000 lb | 68 gates up to 1,800 lb |
| Gate length 15% | 100 gates up to 59 ft | 81 gates up to 40 ft |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none |
| Price 25% | 90 $399 | 100 $199.99 |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| ALEKO AC2000 Sliding | Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Sliding | Sliding |
| Heaviest gate | 2,000 lb | 1,800 lb |
| Longest gate | 59 ft | 40 ft |
| Power | ||
| Power | AC | AC |
| Motor voltage | 120 V | 110 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 2 | 2 |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
