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Which gate opener do I need?
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Quick answer
You need an opener rated for at least your gate's length and weight, built for your gate type (swing or slide), and matched to the power you have at the gate. Double swing gates need one operator per leaf. Enter your gate below and we filter openers by their published specs.
Openers that fit
Eagle-100 Residential/Light Commercial Swing Gate Operator
- Up to 18 ft and 600 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,200–$2,300 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-1000 FR Slide Gate Operator (Foot Release)
- Up to 27 ft and 600 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $1,700–$1,800 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-1000 FSC Slide Gate Operator (Fail-Secure)
- Up to 27 ft and 600 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $1,600–$1,700 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-200 1/2 HP Swing Gate Operator
- Up to 20 ft and 750 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,600–$2,700 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-200 1 HP Swing Gate Operator
- Up to 24 ft and 1,000 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,700–$2,800 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-200 DM Dual-Motor Swing Gate Operator
- Up to 20 ft and 750 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,500–$2,600 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 APT 1.5 Slide Gate Operator (Fail-Secure)
- Up to 50 ft and 3,500 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $3,400–$3,500 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 APT 1 HP Slide Gate Operator (Fail-Secure)
- Up to 50 ft and 2,500 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,400–$2,500 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 APT DM Dual 1 HP Slide Gate Operator (Fail-Secure)
- Up to 50 ft and 2,500 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $3,400–$3,500 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 DM Dual 1/2 HP Slide Gate Operator (Fail-Secure)
- Up to 45 ft and 1,000 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,800–$2,900 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 FR 1/2 HP Slide Gate Operator (Foot Release)
- Up to 45 ft and 1,000 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $1,900–$2,000 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 FR 1 HP Slide Gate Operator (Foot Release)
- Up to 45 ft and 2,000 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,300–$2,400 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-2000 FSC Commercial Slide Gate Operator
- Up to 45 ft and 1,000 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $2,000–$2,100 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-I Residential Slide Gate Operator
- Up to 18 ft and 300 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $1,300–$1,400 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle-II Residential Swing Gate Operator
- Up to 14 ft and 400 lb (maker's rating)
- UL 325 compliant, per the maker
- $1,800–$1,900 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Eagle EG380 Smart Wi-Fi Gate Controller
- $200–$250 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)
Learn more: How to choose a gate opener
How the finder works
The finder turns your answers into three requirements: the gate type, the length and weight each operator has to move, and the power you have. Then it checks every opener in our catalog against the maker's published limits and keeps the ones that cover your gate.
- Type. Swing gates need a swing operator; sliding gates need a slide operator.
- Per-operator size. A double swing gate uses one operator per leaf, so each operator handles half the opening width and half the total weight (we assume two equal leaves).
- Filter. An opener fits only if its rated max length is at least your length and its rated max weight is at least your weight. If you don't know the weight, we filter by length only and say so.
- Power. Every opener our partner sells runs on 115/120 V AC. With no power at the gate, none of them fit, and we point you to the solar calculator instead.
- Order. Openers whose maker states UL 325 compliance come first, then the lowest price.
The rule it applies
opener max length ≥ your length ÷ leaves and opener max weight ≥ your weight ÷ leaves
We don't add a safety margin of our own, because makers don't publish one. If your weight is an estimate, use the high end of the range.
Limits of this tool
- Ratings are the maker's, for a gate that swings or rolls freely. A sagging gate, a slope or a dragging wheel takes more force.
- Solid gates catch wind. Weight and length ratings don't cover wind load, so ask the maker about solid panels in windy spots.
- We only list openers sold by our partner store. Other brands may fit too.
- Eagle builds its dual-motor "DM" models for high-traffic sites such as apartment buildings. We don't rank by openings per day because we don't have a published cut-off.
Frequently asked questions
Which gate opener do I need for a 12 ft swing gate?
Length is only half of it. You need the gate weight too. An opener must be rated for at least your gate length and weight. Enter both above and the finder lists openers whose published limits cover your gate.
Do I need two openers for a double gate?
With the swing openers we list, yes. Each operator moves one leaf, and the two are wired together as master and slave. Each one only has to handle one leaf, so the finder halves the width and weight for you.
What if I do not know how much my gate weighs?
Use our gate weight calculator for an estimate, then check it with a bathroom scale under the free end of the gate. Use the higher number when you pick an opener.
Can I use an AC gate opener without power at the gate?
No. AC openers need 115 to 120 volts at the gate, which usually means a trench and a licensed electrician. If there is no power nearby, look at a solar or low-voltage DC opener instead.
Why does the finder show only Eagle openers?
We only link to products sold by our partner store, Gate Operators Direct, and it sells Eagle Access Control openers. Other brands may fit your gate too. We cover them in our guides without affiliate links.