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 Ghost Controls TDS2 rates 3.6 among dual swing ones. The Ghost Controls TSS1 costs $300 less ($549 vs $849).
Ghost Controls TDS2
#1 in Dual swingFull review
A UL 325 listed dual kit for farm and ranch gate pairs, with a lifetime motor warranty that few rivals match.
Ghost Controls $849$849
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 | Ghost Controls TDS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 91 gates up to 900 lb per leaf | 91 gates up to 900 lb per leaf |
| Gate length 15% | 100 gates up to 20 ft per leaf | 100 gates up to 20 ft per leaf |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 UL 325 listed | 100 UL 325 listed |
| Price 25% | 39 $549 | 32 $849 |
| Warranty 25% | 12 1.5-year warranty | 12 1.5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ghost Controls TSS1 | Ghost Controls TDS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Single swing | Dual swing |
| Heaviest gate | 900 lb | 900 lb |
| Longest gate | 20 ft | 20 ft |
| Time to open | 15 s | 15 s |
| UL 325 listed | Yes | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery, solar ready | Battery, solar ready |
| Motor voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 22.6 lb | 43.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1.5 years | 1.5 years |