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 $199.99The Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener and the TOPENS CK1200 are evenly matched, rated 3.3 and 3.3. The Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener leads on price. The TOPENS CK1200 wins on gate weight. The Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener costs $299.01 less ($199.99 vs $499).
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A low cost chain drive for very heavy sliding gates with power at the gate, where a battery backup and a safety listing are not needed.
Amazon $499Which should you buy?
- Choose the Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener for price ($199.99 vs $499).
- Choose the TOPENS CK1200 for gate weight (gates up to 3,400 lb vs gates up to 1,800 lb).
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 | Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener | TOPENS CK1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 68 gates up to 1,800 lb | 100 gates up to 3,400 lb |
| Gate length 15% | 81 gates up to 40 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% | 100 $199.99 | 73 $499 |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Blütezeit 1800lb Sliding Gate Opener | TOPENS CK1200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Sliding | Sliding |
| Heaviest gate | 1,800 lb | 3,400 lb |
| Longest gate | 40 ft | 40 ft |
| Power | ||
| Power | AC | AC |
| Motor voltage | 110 V | 120 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | - | 50.3 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
