The FM350 Automatic Gate Opener is designed for swing gates weighing up to 550 lbs. or up to 16ft. long. This is an ideal gate opener for chain link, vinyl and tube gates in light wind environments. The 1-pc. design includes the control board and operator arm all in one unit, and it is very easy to install. This unit is solar compatible, which makes it ideal for rural environments.
This opener requires an automotive or marine-style battery and weather-proof case (not included). Application: Swing gate opener, Works With: Medium-duty gates
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Having problems but still like the product; REALLY like buying from Amazon.com!
I ordered this item to replace another Mighty Mule gate opener that failed when it was struck by lightning.
This unit wants to jam on a regular basis when using the remote control. If you try to open the gate, then close it too quickly, it jams and you have to get out of your vehicle and manually reset the unit. I plan to call GTO and get the unit replaced or upgraded under the warranty.
Having said all that, I have nothing but praise for Amazon and the seller that sold me this unit. They did exactly what they promised when they promised.
Would I recommend another GTO gate opener? Sure; I probably got that one-in-a-thousand units that has a glitch or some other minor problem. Their units are much more competitively priced than other brands of gate openers and their written and video taped instructions easily walked me through the installation of my first-ever gate opener.
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Great as long as you never have a lightening storm
This is a really convenient item when it works. Every time we have a lightening storm it blows out the wireless connection on the board. The hard wired openers still work but not the wireless. Their tech support is useless. You wait 30 minutes each time to reach them and they have no idea what is wrong. I am on my third board in one year. Each time it is the same conversation. I wait 30 minutes online and they tell me my receiver is broken. I replace the receiver and it still doesn't work. I call again and wait 30 more minutes online for them to tell me to send the board back to them to check it out. I never hear from them so I call again and wait 30 minutes online to reach someone who puts me on hold for 30 minutes to find the return only to tell me they are backed up for weeks. After I throw a fit they tell me the item can not be repaired and I need a new board. Three times in a year this has happened. I have asked the Tech department what I can do to help prevent this...
Mighty Mule 350
The gate opener worked fine for 2 years and then the motor wore out. The manufacture, GTO, does not sell the motor as a part, They want you to replace the complete opener. The motor is nothing special, a frame 550 12volt motor which should cost about $5.00. If you need a gate opener to last more than 2 years, buy a comercial grade opener it will save you money in the long run.
Product Features :
- Easy to install, solar capable, low voltage system with no electrician or welding required
- Compact one-piece design make it easy to install
- Compatible with all Mighty Mule access controls and accessories
- Provides a maximum of 175 cycles per day using transformer charger
- Up to 1,500 cycles per day, with battery back-up
Rating : 2.4
List Price : $380.00
