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Which USAutomatic Gate Opener is Best for Your Needs?

Updated Apr 03, 2024

Whether new construction or existing, farm, home or business, Solar or AC charged, USAutomatic has an automatic gate opener to suit your needs. Use our comparison chart to help narrow down your choices.

Patriot

Ranger HD

Ranger 500

Patriot RSL

Opener Style

Swing

Swing

Swing

Slide

Gate Setup

Single or dual

Single or dual

Single or dual

Single

Applications

Residential

Farm / Ranch

Light Commercial

Residential

Farm / Ranch

Light Commercial

Residential

Farm / Ranch

Residential

Farm / Ranch

Light Commercial

Max. Swing Angle

120°

120°

105°

N/A

Max. Gate Length

16’ each leaf

16’ each leaf

13’ each leaf

32’ travel distance

Max. Gate Weight

800 lbs each leaf

800 lbs each leaf

400 lbs each leaf

800 lbs

Actuator/Motor Drive

24" linear actuator

24" linear actuator

16" linear actuator

Inline gear motor with built-in brake assembly

Cycle Speed

12 seconds (90° opening)

12 seconds (90° opening)

18-20 seconds (90° opening)

12” per second

Dynamic Thrust

500 pound force

580 pound force

250 pound force

N/A

Static Hold Load Rating

1,100 pound force

4,000 pound force

500 pound force

N/A

Extend Range Antenna

Included

Included with control box enclosure upgrade

N/A

Optional

Limit Control Type

Mechanical

Electronic

Electronic

Mechanical

Independent Adjustments

Independent gate safety sensitivity adjustments

Independent gate safety sensitivity adjustments

Independent gate safety sensitivity adjustments

N/A

Safety Photo Eyes

1 set included

1 set included

1 set included

2 sets included

Control Box Enclosure

Powder-coated galvanized steel

UV resistant non-corrosive plastic with hinged cover or upgrade to powder-coated galvanized steel

UV resistant non-corrosive plastic with hinged cover

Painted galvanized steel with heavy-duty non-corrosive ABS molded cover

Control Box Latch

Locking latch with 2 keys

Locking latch with 2 keys included with control box enclosure upgrade

With stainless steel screws

Padlock compatible

Installation

Push-to-open and push-to-close brackets included

Push-to-open and push-to-close brackets included

Push-to-open and push-to-close brackets included

Reversible Opening Direction - open to right or open to left

Control Board Warranty

5 years

3 years

3 years

5 years

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