Ghost Controls Pro LSM1
#3 in Single swingFull review
A heavy decorative or estate single gate kit for buyers who want a UL 325 listing and the longest warranty in the Ghost range.
Amazon $749$749
1,000 lb20 ftYes
3.5/5
The solar version of the TSS1 for a long farm or ranch gate with no power nearby, with a UL 325 listing and a lifetime motor warranty.
- 900 lbGate weight
- 20 ftGate length
- Solar (panel included)Power
- 1.5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$668
Price checked November 7, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Works far from an outlet: the solar panel comes in the box
- UL 325 listed to the 7th edition
- Lifetime limited warranty on the motor and gear assembly
- Rated for single gates up to 20 ft long
Cons
- Needs a 12 V deep cycle battery bought separately
- Solar only: it cannot run from an AC transformer
- The 10 W panel may not keep up with a busy gate in a dark winter; Ghost sells up to 30 W
- 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 | 900 lb | 3.6/5 | $549 |
| Ghost Controls TSS1XP Solar (this one) | 900 lb | 3.5/5 | $668 |
| Ghost Controls TDS2 | 900 lb | 3.6/5 | $849 |
| Ghost Controls TDS2XP Solar | 900 lb | 3.5/5 | $966 |
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 | TSS1XP |
|---|---|
| Gate | |
| Gate type | Single swing |
| Heaviest gate | 900 lb |
| Longest gate | 20 ft |
| Time to open | 15 s |
| UL 325 listed | Yes |
| Power | |
| Power | Solar (panel included) |
| Solar panel | 10 W |
| Motor voltage | 12 V |
| Build | |
| Remotes included | 1 |
| Weight | 27 lb |
| Warranty | 1.5 years |
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