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 $549The Ghost Controls TSS1 rates 3.6 among single swing automatic gate openers; the Ghost Controls TDS2XP Solar rates 3.5 among dual swing ones. The Ghost Controls TSS1 costs $417 less ($549 vs $966).
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The solar version of the TDS2 for a pair of farm gates far from power, with a UL 325 listing and a lifetime motor warranty.
Amazon $966Scores 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 TDS2XP Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| 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 | 23 $966 |
| Warranty 25% | 12 1.5-year warranty | 12 1.5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ghost Controls TSS1 | Ghost Controls TDS2XP Solar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Solar (panel included) |
| Solar panel | - | 10 W |
| Motor voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 22.6 lb | 45 lb |
| Warranty | 1.5 years | 1.5 years |