TOPENS RK990T
#2 in SlidingFull review
A budget rack drive for heavy sliding gates with power nearby. Buy extra rack for a gate longer than about 13 ft.
Amazon $369$369
The TOPENS RK990T is the better automatic gate opener overall, rated 3.3 to 3.2. The TOPENS RK990T leads on gate weight and price. The TOPENS RK990T costs $43.99 less ($369 vs $412.99).
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TOPENS DK1000S Solar
#5 in SlidingFull review
A solar sliding gate kit for a heavy gate away from the house. Budget for a 24 V battery and enough rack for the full gate.
Amazon $412.99$412.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the TOPENS RK990T for gate weight (gates up to 2,200 lb vs gates up to 1,800 lb) and price ($369 vs $412.99).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every sliding automatic gate opener; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | TOPENS RK990T | TOPENS DK1000S Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Gate weight 20% | 81 gates up to 2,200 lb | 68 gates up to 1,800 lb |
| Gate length 15% | 81 gates up to 40 ft | 81 gates up to 40 ft |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none | 0 no UL 325 listing published, scored as none |
| Price 25% | 96 $369 | 87 $412.99 |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| TOPENS RK990T | TOPENS DK1000S Solar | |
|---|---|---|
| Gate | ||
| Gate type | Sliding | Sliding |
| Heaviest gate | 2,200 lb | 1,800 lb |
| Longest gate | 40 ft | 40 ft |
| Power | ||
| Power | AC | Solar (panel included) |
| Solar panel | - | 30 W |
| Motor voltage | 120 V | 24 V |
| Build | ||
| Remotes included | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 44.8 lb | 45 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |