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Solar-Powered Gate Opener
Pictured on a gravel lane leading to a home is a vehicle approaching a wide metal four-rail gate that’s in the process of opening, the mounting arms attached to gate and hinged gate post.

Numerous makes/models of the Solar-Powered Gate Opener are available to open and close, at the push of a button, various gate types (e.g., single- or dual-swing, single- or dual-slide), weights (e.g., 200- to 1,600-pound), and length (e.g., 8-foot to 20-foot). Basic components of most of these openers include: circuit board, actuator(s), mounting arm(s), built-in receiver, remote control or keypad transmitters, battery box, safety sign, solar panel(s), solar-charge controller, and installation hardware.

Estimated Cost Cost range: $500-$2,500, depending on accessories, gate size/type, etc.

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Lower extremity, Upper extremity, Strength/endurance, Back


SourceGTO, Inc
Jay Payne
5919 Sea Otter Place
Carlsbad, CA, 92010
Websitewww.linearproaccess.com
Phone800-543-4283
Fax850-580-8816

SourceChamberlain Group, Inc. (LiftMaster)
300 Windsor Drive
Oak Brook, IL, 60523
Websitewww.liftmaster.com
Emailsocial@liftmaster.com
Phone800-528-5880

SourceNice Apollo Gate Operators, Inc. (Apollo)
8500 Hadden Road
Twinsburg, OH, 44087
Websitewww.apollogateopeners.com
Emailsales@apollogateopeners.com
Phone888-378-1016
330-650-9226

SourceUSAutomatic, Ltd (Sentry)
118 Hillside Drive
Lewisville, TX, 75057
Websitewww.sentrygateopener.com
Phone972-318-7000
Est. Cost$500-$2,500, depending on accessories, gate size/type, etc.
Last updated: Feb 06, 2025


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