Ghost Controls TSS1
#2 in Single swingFull review
A heavy duty single gate kit for long farm and ranch gates, with a UL 325 listing and a lifetime motor warranty. Budget for a battery and, if wanted, the smart kit.
Amazon $549$549
The Ghost Controls TSS1 rates 3.6 among single swing automatic gate openers; the ALEKO GG1300U Smart Kit rates 3.0 among dual swing ones. The Ghost Controls TSS1 costs $150 less ($549 vs $699).
ALEKO GG1300U Smart Kit
#4 in Dual swingFull review
A dual kit that arrives with the keypad, photo eyes and app control most buyers add later, for heavy paired gates on house power.
Amazon $699$699
Prices 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different gate type classes (single swing and dual swing), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own gate type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Ghost Controls TSS1 | ALEKO GG1300U Smart Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 91 gates up to 900 lb per leaf | 89 gates up to 880 lb per leaf |
| Gate length 15% | 100 gates up to 20 ft per leaf | 80 gates up to 18 ft per leaf |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 UL 325 listed | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none |
| Price 25% | 39 $549 | 47 $699 |
| Warranty 25% | 12 1.5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ghost Controls TSS1 | ALEKO GG1300U Smart Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Single swing | Dual swing |
| Heaviest gate | 900 lb | 880 lb |
| Longest gate | 20 ft | 18 ft |
| Time to open | 15 s | - |
| UL 325 listed | Yes | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery, solar ready | Battery, solar ready |
| Motor voltage | 12 V | 24 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 22.6 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1.5 years | 1 year |