The mainstream UL 325 listed choice for a pair of medium driveway gates. Add a battery and check the length and weight chart.
Amazon $599.99The Mighty Mule MM372W is the better automatic gate opener overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The Mighty Mule MM372W leads on price. The ALEKO GG1300U Smart Kit wins on gate weight and gate length. The Mighty Mule MM372W costs $99.01 less ($599.99 vs $699).
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 $699Prices 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 Mighty Mule MM372W for price ($599.99 vs $699).
- Choose the ALEKO GG1300U Smart Kit for gate weight (gates up to 880 lb per leaf vs gates up to 550 lb per leaf) and gate length (gates up to 18 ft per leaf vs gates up to 16 ft per leaf).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every dual swing automatic gate opener; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Mighty Mule MM372W | ALEKO GG1300U Smart Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 50 gates up to 550 lb per leaf | 89 gates up to 880 lb per leaf |
| Gate length 15% | 60 gates up to 16 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% | 59 $599.99 | 47 $699 |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Mighty Mule MM372W | ALEKO GG1300U Smart Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Dual swing | Dual swing |
| Heaviest gate | 550 lb | 880 lb |
| Longest gate | 16 ft | 18 ft |
| Time to open | 14 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 | 41 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
