Gallagher M120
#12 in Plug-inFull review
A small, well built plug-in charger for paddocks and small pastures, best when the long warranty matters more than raw output.
Amazon $134.99$134.99
1.9/5
A budget plug-in charger for gardens, pets and small poultry runs, not for livestock pastures.
- 0.1 JOutput
- 2 milesRated fence
- Plug-in (110 V)Power
- 5 kVPeak voltage
Check price at Amazon$36.49
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- The cheapest way to electrify a garden, pet run or chicken pen from an outlet
- Full replacement warranty: a failed unit is swapped, not repaired
- Tiny and light, easy to hang in a shed
Cons
- Only 0.1 J: too weak for cattle or weedy fences
- Low 5 kV peak voltage
- One year warranty, with lightning cover not confirmed by Datamars
The Patriot PE family
Every Patriot PE model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own power source.
| Model | Output | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot PE2 (this one) | 0.1 J | 1.9/5 | $36.49 |
| Patriot PE10 | 0.3 J | 2.1/5 | $76 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 819957 |
|---|---|
| Output | |
| Power | Plug-in (110 V) |
| Output energy | 0.1 J |
| Stored energy | 0.2 J |
| Rated fence length | 2 miles |
| Rated area | 8 acres |
| Peak voltage | 5 kV |
| Low impedance | Yes |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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Patriot PE10
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