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 Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener rates 3.3 among sliding ones. The Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener costs $349.01 less ($199.99 vs $549).
Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener
#2 in SlidingFull review
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 $199.99$199.99
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 sliding), 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 | Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 91 gates up to 900 lb per leaf | 68 gates up to 1,800 lb |
| Gate length 15% | 100 gates up to 20 ft per leaf | 81 gates up to 40 ft |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 UL 325 listed | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none |
| Price 25% | 39 $549 | 100 $199.99 |
| Warranty 25% | 12 1.5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Ghost Controls TSS1 | Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Single swing | Sliding |
| Heaviest gate | 900 lb | 1,800 lb |
| Longest gate | 20 ft | 40 ft |
| Time to open | 15 s | - |
| UL 325 listed | Yes | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery, solar ready | AC |
| Motor voltage | 12 V | 110 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 22.6 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1.5 years | - |