Mighty Mule MM271
#7 in Single swingFull review
A budget, UL 325 listed kit for a short, light single gate. Anything over 12 ft or 300 lb needs the MM371W or larger.
Amazon $262.99$262.99
The Mighty Mule MM271 and the JUJIANG C026 Solar Single are evenly matched, rated 3.0 and 3.0. The Mighty Mule MM271 leads on price. The JUJIANG C026 Solar Single wins on gate weight and gate length. The Mighty Mule MM271 costs $107 less ($262.99 vs $369.99).
JUJIANG C026 Solar Single
#8 in Single swingFull review
A complete solar kit for a remote single farm or ranch gate on a budget. Its safety listing and duty rating are not published.
Amazon $369.99$369.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Mighty Mule MM271 for price ($262.99 vs $369.99).
- Choose the JUJIANG C026 Solar Single for gate weight (gates up to 770 lb per leaf vs gates up to 300 lb per leaf) and gate length (gates up to 16 ft per leaf vs gates up to 12 ft per leaf).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every single swing automatic gate opener; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Mighty Mule MM271 | JUJIANG C026 Solar Single |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 0 gates up to 300 lb per leaf | 78 gates up to 770 lb per leaf |
| Gate length 15% | 20 gates up to 12 ft per leaf | 60 gates up to 16 ft per leaf |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 UL 325 listed | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none |
| Price 25% | 96 $262.99 | 69 $369.99 |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Mighty Mule MM271 | JUJIANG C026 Solar Single | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Single swing | Single swing |
| Heaviest gate | 300 lb | 770 lb |
| Longest gate | 12 ft | 16 ft |
| Time to open | 18 s | - |
| UL 325 listed | Yes | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery, solar ready | Solar (panel included) |
| Solar panel | - | 20 W |
| Battery | - | 8 Ah |
| Motor voltage | 12 V | - |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 16 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |