ALEKO AC2000 Sliding
#1 in SlidingFull review
A cheap, high capacity chain drive for a long sliding gate with power at the post. Add a backup plan for outages.
Amazon $399$399
2,000 lb59 ft
3.3/5
A budget rack drive for heavy sliding gates with power nearby. Buy extra rack for a gate longer than about 13 ft.
- 2,200 lbGate weight
- 40 ftGate length
- ACPower
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$369
Price checked November 7, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Rack drive runs quieter and needs less upkeep than a chain
- Rated for heavy sliding gates up to 2,200 lb
- Midway mode opens the gate part way for people on foot
- Low price for a heavy duty sliding kit
Cons
- Stops in a power cut: it runs on house power only, with no battery backup
- Only 13 ft of nylon rack is included, so a long gate needs more
- No UL 325 listing stated
- 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 | RK990T |
|---|---|
| Gate | |
| Gate type | Sliding |
| Heaviest gate | 2,200 lb |
| Longest gate | 40 ft |
| Power | |
| Power | AC |
| Motor voltage | 120 V |
| Build | |
| Remotes included | 2 |
| Weight | 44.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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