The mainstream DIY choice for a medium single driveway gate, with a real UL 325 listing. Buy the battery with it and check the length and weight chart first.
Amazon $344.06The Mighty Mule MM371W rates 3.3 among single swing automatic gate openers; the TOPENS XD552S Solar rates 2.7 among dual swing ones. The Mighty Mule MM371W costs $424.94 less ($344.06 vs $769).
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A smart solar dual kit for medium gate pairs where app control and off grid power matter more than a safety listing.
Amazon $769Scores 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 MM371W | TOPENS XD552S Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 50 gates up to 550 lb per leaf | 65 gates up to 660 lb per leaf |
| Gate length 15% | 60 gates up to 16 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% | 75 $344.06 | 40 $769 |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Mighty Mule MM371W | TOPENS XD552S Solar | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Single swing | Dual swing |
| Heaviest gate | 550 lb | 660 lb |
| Longest gate | 16 ft | 18 ft |
| Time to open | 14 s | 15 s |
| UL 325 listed | Yes | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery, solar ready | Solar (panel included) |
| Solar panel | - | 30 W |
| Motor voltage | 12 V | 24 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 23 lb | 33.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |