Mighty Mule MM271
#10 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 $259.99$259.99
The Mighty Mule MM271 rates 3.0 among single swing automatic gate openers; the TOPENS PW302 rates 2.4 among dual swing ones. The Mighty Mule MM271 costs $139.01 less ($259.99 vs $399).
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TOPENS PW302
#11 in Dual swingFull review
A budget dual kit for a light pair of gates near an outlet. Heavier or longer leaves need a bigger kit.
Amazon $399$399
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 | Mighty Mule MM271 | TOPENS PW302 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 0 gates up to 300 lb per leaf | 0 gates up to 300 lb per leaf |
| Gate length 15% | 20 gates up to 12 ft per leaf | 20 gates up to 12 ft per leaf |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 UL 325 listed | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none |
| Price 25% | 97 $259.99 | 90 $399 |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Mighty Mule MM271 | TOPENS PW302 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Single swing | Dual swing |
| Heaviest gate | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Longest gate | 12 ft | 12 ft |
| Time to open | 18 s | 15 s |
| UL 325 listed | Yes | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery, solar ready | AC |
| Motor voltage | 12 V | 24 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 16 lb | 34.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |