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
2,200 lb40 ft
3.3/5
A low cost chain drive for very heavy sliding gates with power at the gate, where a battery backup and a safety listing are not needed.
- 3,400 lbGate weight
- 40 ftGate length
- ACPower
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$499
Price checked November 7, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Moves very heavy sliding gates up to 3,400 lb
- 20 ft of chain included, enough for most driveway gates without buying rack
- Midway mode opens the gate part way for people on foot
- Low price for its weight rating
Cons
- Stops in a power cut: it runs on house power only, with no battery backup
- No UL 325 listing stated
- A chain drive needs more upkeep than a rack drive
- One year warranty
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 | CK1200 |
|---|---|
| Gate | |
| Gate type | Sliding |
| Heaviest gate | 3,400 lb |
| Longest gate | 40 ft |
| Power | |
| Power | AC |
| Motor voltage | 120 V |
| Build | |
| Remotes included | 2 |
| Weight | 50.3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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