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
The Ghost Controls TDS2 rates 3.6 among dual swing automatic gate openers; the TOPENS A8131 rates 3.2 among single swing ones. The TOPENS A8131 costs $490 less ($359 vs $849).
TOPENS A8131
#4 in Single swingFull review
A low cost opener for a heavy single gate near an outlet. Pick a UL 325 listed kit instead where the gate faces a public road or children.
Amazon $359$359
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 (dual swing and single 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 TDS2 | TOPENS A8131 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| 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% | 32 $849 | 72 $359 |
| Warranty 25% | 12 1.5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ghost Controls TDS2 | TOPENS A8131 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Dual swing | Single swing |
| Heaviest gate | 900 lb | 880 lb |
| Longest gate | 20 ft | 18 ft |
| Time to open | 15 s | 15 s |
| UL 325 listed | Yes | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery, solar ready | Battery, solar ready |
| Motor voltage | 12 V | 24 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 43.2 lb | 24.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1.5 years | 1 year |