The best swing gate openers

A swing gate opener pushes and pulls the gate on its hinges with an arm. The right one is rated for your leaf’s length and weight, runs on the power you have, and lets you free the gate in an outage. Here are five swing operators for gates with power at the gate, from light home gates to 24 ft leaves.

How to choose a swing gate opener

Check four things, in this order:

1. Length and weight of each leaf. The operator’s rated maximum must cover both. Weigh the leaf if you can; our guide to weighing a gate shows the bathroom-scale method, and the gate weight calculator gives an estimate.
2. Power at the gate. All five picks need 115/120 V. With no power, see our solar gate opener guide.
3. Room to swing. The leaf needs clear space to open, and the drive must not rise into its path. If it has to swing outward, read push vs pull gate openers first.
4. Use. A home gate opening a dozen times a day is not an apartment gate opening all day.

Not sure about any of these? Our Gate Opener Finder asks the questions and checks the ratings. For slide gates and the bigger picture, see the best automatic gate openers.

Double gates: one operator per leaf

With the Eagle operators we list, a double gate takes two operators, one per leaf. They connect with two wires as master and slave, so one remote, keypad or loop opens both. Each one only carries its own leaf, so size it for one leaf:

Opening (two equal leaves)	Each leaf	Total gate weight	Each operator needs at least	Fits
16 ft	8 ft	500 lb	8 ft, 250 lb	Eagle-II, Eagle-100, Eagle-200
24 ft	12 ft	1,000 lb	12 ft, 500 lb	Eagle-100, Eagle-200
32 ft	16 ft	1,400 lb	16 ft, 700 lb	Eagle-200, Eagle-200 1 HP
40 ft	20 ft	1,800 lb	20 ft, 900 lb	Eagle-200 1 HP

The Eagle-200 DM fits wherever the Eagle-200 does. Two operators means twice the price, so budget for that. When the leaves overlap or meet at a center stop, they need to open and close a few seconds apart. Eagle’s boards have an open/close delay setting for this.

Slopes and wind

Sloped drives. A leaf that swings over a drive that rises away from the gate will drag or jam. Uphill hinges lift the leaf as it opens. The pair our partner sells is rated for slopes up to 15 degrees and 2,500 lb per hinge, per the store page. They weld to the post, and a rising leaf changes how the operator arm must be set up, so plan it with your installer. On a steep drive, a slide gate is often the simpler answer; see our sliding gate opener picks.

Wind. Opener ratings cover length and weight, not wind. A solid privacy leaf acts like a sail. If yours is solid and the site is open, ask the maker before you buy, or choose an operator with more headroom.

Best overall: Eagle-100

★ Best overall

Swing gate opener

Eagle Access Control Systems

Eagle-100 Residential/Light Commercial Swing Gate Operator

Best for: Residential or light commercial swing gates up to 18 ft and 600 lb

• Gates up to 18 ft and 600 lb
• Power: AC (line voltage), 115 VAC @ 60 Hz, 5.7 A
• UL 325 compliant, per the maker
• Rated Continuous Duty
• 5-year limited warranty
• In the box: 2 remotes, 1 long-range receiver, 1 photo eye

Who it's forMost home and light commercial swing gates up to 18 ft and 600 lb per leaf, with power at the gate.

Skip it ifYour leaf is longer than 18 ft or heavier than 600 lb, or you have no power at the gate.

Pros

• UL 325 and UL 991 compliant, ETL listed, per Eagle
• Diamond control board with partial open, stop-reverse and auto-close timer
• Rated continuous duty
• Remotes, receiver and photo eye included

Cons

• No battery backup in this AC model; needs 115 VAC at the gate
• Eagle makes a battery and solar-ready Eagle-100 DC, but this store sells the AC model only
• Costs more than the Eagle-II for a home gate

Specs from Gate Operators Direct product page, Eagle Eagle-100 cut sheet (PDF) and Eagle product page: Eagle 100, checked Nov 2026.

$2,200–$2,300 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)

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The Eagle-100 covers most home swing gates. Its 18 ft and 600 lb rating leaves room for a typical steel driveway leaf, and Eagle lists it as UL 325 compliant and for operating classes I through IV. The Diamond control board adds features the cheaper Eagle-II lacks: partial open (for people on foot) and stop-reverse, which lets a one-button remote open, stop and close. In the box you get two remotes, a receiver and a photo eye.

Lowest price: Eagle-II

★ Lowest price

Swing gate opener

Eagle Access Control Systems

Eagle-II Residential Swing Gate Operator

Best for: Light residential swing gates up to 14 ft and 400 lb with 115 V power at the gate

• Gates up to 14 ft and 400 lb
• Power: AC (line voltage), 115 VAC @ 60 Hz, 5.7 A
• UL 325 compliant, per the maker
• Rated Continuous Duty
• 5-year limited warranty
• In the box: 2 remotes, 1 receiver, 1 photo eye

Who it's forLight single swing gates up to 14 ft and 400 lb, on a budget, with power at the gate.

Skip it ifYour leaf is over 14 ft or 400 lb, or you need features like partial open.

Pros

• Lowest-priced swing operator in the Eagle lineup at Gate Operators Direct
• Rated continuous duty, per Eagle
• Quick-release lever for manual use in a power outage
• Remotes, receiver and photo eye come in the box

Cons

• Smallest capacity in the range: 14 ft and 400 lb (Eagle's older 2013 manual says 300 lb)
• No built-in battery; needs 115 VAC at the gate (Eagle's manual lists an optional Power I backup)
• Uses the simpler AC Mini board: no partial open or stop-reverse
• UL 325 is stated in the manual, not on the cut sheet or product page

Specs from Gate Operators Direct product page, Eagle Eagle-II cut sheet (PDF), Eagle product page: Eagle II and Eagle-II installation and owner's manual (PDF, 2013), checked Nov 2026.

$1,800–$1,900 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)

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The Eagle-II costs about $450 less than the Eagle-100 and is built for lighter gates. Three things to know before you choose it. First, its rating: Eagle’s current cut sheet and product page say 14 ft and 400 lb, but its older installation manual (2013) says 300 lb, so leave some margin. Second, the UL 325 statement is in the manual (UL 325 and UL 991 compliant, Classes I to IV), not on the cut sheet or product page. Third, it uses the simpler AC Mini control board, which keeps master/slave, open/close delay and auto-close but drops partial open and stop-reverse.

Best for heavier gates: Eagle-200

★ Heavier gates

Swing gate opener

Eagle Access Control Systems

Eagle-200 1/2 HP Swing Gate Operator

Best for: Heavy residential or commercial swing gates up to 20 ft and 750 lb

• Gates up to 20 ft and 750 lb
• Power: AC (line voltage), 115 VAC @ 60 Hz, 5.7 A
• UL 325 compliant, per the maker
• Rated Continuous Duty
• 5-year limited warranty
• In the box: 2 single-button remotes, 1 Chrome EG650 receiver, 1 photo eye

Who it's forHeavier swing leaves up to 20 ft and 750 lb, at homes, farms or businesses with power at the gate.

Skip it ifYour leaf is within 18 ft and 600 lb (the Eagle-100 costs less), or it is longer than 20 ft.

Pros

• UL 325 and UL 991 compliant, ETL listed, per Eagle
• Diamond board with open/close delay for dual-leaf gates
• Rated continuous duty
• Store lists a 7-year limited warranty for residential use

Cons

• Commercial size and price for most single-family homes
• No battery backup in this AC model; needs 115 VAC at the gate
• Ships by freight; the store asks for a phone number for delivery

Specs from Gate Operators Direct product page, Eagle Eagle-200 cut sheet (PDF) and Eagle product page: Eagle 200 1/2 HP, checked Nov 2026.

$2,600–$2,700 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)

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The Eagle-200 steps up to 20 ft and 750 lb with a bigger chassis than the Eagle-100. Eagle lists it as UL 325 compliant, and the store lists a 7-year limited warranty for residential use on top of the 5-year commercial term. The store asks buyers for a reliable phone number so the shipping company can reach them about delivery.

Best for long gates: Eagle-200 1 HP

★ Long gates

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Eagle Access Control Systems

Eagle-200 1 HP Swing Gate Operator

Best for: Long, heavy swing gates up to 24 ft and 1,000 lb

• Gates up to 24 ft and 1,000 lb
• Power: AC (line voltage), 120 VAC
• UL 325 compliant, per the maker
• Rated Continuous Duty
• 5-year limited warranty
• In the box: 2 visor remotes, 1 long-range receiver, 1 vehicle sensor (photo eye)

Who it's forWide estate and farm entrance leaves up to 24 ft and 1,000 lb, with power at the gate.

Skip it ifYour leaf is under 20 ft and 750 lb, where the Eagle-200 or Eagle-100 will do for less.

Pros

• Highest swing capacity sold here: 24 ft and 1,000 lb
• UL 325 compliant, per Eagle cut sheet
• 1 HP continuous-duty motor
• Remotes, receiver and photo eye included

Cons

• Overkill and expensive for a typical home gate
• No battery backup in this AC model
• Amperage is not listed on the sources we checked

Specs from Gate Operators Direct product page, Eagle Eagle-200 cut sheet (PDF) and Eagle product page: Eagle 200 1 HP, checked Nov 2026.

$2,700–$2,800 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)

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This is the only swing operator in the store rated past 20 ft. The 1 HP motor takes the rating to 24 ft and 1,000 lb. Long leaves put a lot of strain on hinges and posts as well as the operator, so make sure the gate swings freely and the posts are solid before you automate it. For very heavy gates of any type, see our heavy-duty gate opener picks.

Best for busy gates: Eagle-200 DM

★ Busy gates

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Eagle Access Control Systems

Eagle-200 DM Dual-Motor Swing Gate Operator

Best for: High-traffic swing gates up to 20 ft and 750 lb, like small HOAs

• Gates up to 20 ft and 750 lb
• Power: AC (line voltage), 120 VAC (dual 1/2 HP motors)
• UL 325 compliant, per the maker
• Rated Continuous Duty
• 5-year limited warranty

Who it's forSwing gates up to 20 ft and 750 lb that open all day, such as small HOAs and apartment entrances.

Skip it ifIt is a home gate. The single-motor Eagle-200 has the same rating.

Pros

• Two motors split the work: one opens, one closes
• UL 325 compliant, per Eagle cut sheet
• Rated continuous duty
• Locking stainless steel access door, per the store page

Cons

• Same 20 ft / 750 lb limit as the cheaper single-motor Eagle-200
• Built for traffic levels most homes never reach
• No battery backup in this AC model

Specs from Gate Operators Direct product page, Eagle Eagle-200 cut sheet (PDF) and Eagle product page: Eagle 200 DM, checked Nov 2026.

$2,500–$2,600 at the time of writing (checked Nov 2026)

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DM stands for dual motor: one motor opens the gate and the other closes it. Eagle says this splits the strain for long-term, high-traffic use, such as multi-unit apartment buildings. The rating is the same as the Eagle-200, 20 ft and 750 lb, so it only makes sense when the gate runs constantly. This store listing doesn’t state what comes in the box, so confirm remotes and a photo eye before you order.

Full specs

Safety and installation

• Photo eyes and edges. UL 325 requires entrapment protection. Swing gates can trap people between the leaf and a wall or post as they open, so place sensors on both sides where the manual shows. Our UL 325 guide shows where they go.
• The gate. ASTM F2200 covers how automated gates are built. A sagging leaf or loose hinge makes any operator work harder and less safely; fix the gate first.
• If it acts up. Our Eagle troubleshooting page collects Eagle’s fault table, board LEDs and reset steps.
• Power. Have a licensed electrician run the 115/120 V circuit. Check the wire size for your run with our wire size calculator.
• Installing it. Our swing gate opener installation guide walks through the pad, arm geometry, limits and sensors.