Mighty Mule MM571W
#1 in Single swingFull review
A heavy duty single gate kit for long or heavy farm and estate gates that wants a UL 325 listing. Check the length and weight chart for gates over 8 ft.
Amazon $443.04$443.04
3.6/5
A heavy duty single gate kit for long farm and ranch gates, with a UL 325 listing and a lifetime motor warranty. Budget for a battery and, if wanted, the smart kit.
- 900 lbGate weight
- 20 ftGate length
- Battery, solar readyPower
- 1.5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$549
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Rated for single gates up to 20 ft, the longest single swing rating here
- UL 325 listed to the 7th edition
- Lifetime limited warranty on the motor and gear assembly
- Tube gate brackets are included for farm gates
Cons
- Needs a 12 V deep cycle battery bought separately
- Phone control needs the MultiConnect kit, sold separately
- The 900 lb rating only applies to short gates; a 20 ft gate is limited to 300 lb
- Not for panel or privacy gates
The Ghost Controls T-Series family
Every Ghost Controls T-Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own gate type.
| Model | Gate weight | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Controls TSS1 (this one) | 900 lb | 3.6/5 | $549 |
| Ghost Controls TDS2 | 900 lb | 3.6/5 | $849 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its gate type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | TSS1 |
|---|---|
| Gate | |
| Gate type | Single swing |
| Heaviest gate | 900 lb |
| Longest gate | 20 ft |
| Time to open | 15 s |
| UL 325 listed | Yes |
| Power | |
| Power | Battery, solar ready |
| Motor voltage | 12 V |
| Build | |
| Remotes included | 1 |
| Weight | 22.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1.5 years |
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