Swing Gate Openers — Automatic Gate Motors
Built for Australian Conditions
Tired of getting out of the car to open your gate? A swing gate opener gives you push-button access from your driveway, your phone, or a keypad — rain, heat, or dust included.
BMGi has supplied automatic swing gate kits to Australian homes, farms, and acreages for 15+ years. Every kit ships ready for DIY installation, with solar or electric power options so it works whether or not you've got power at the gate.
Light Duty · Residential
E8 500 Swing Gate Opener
From $720 – $1,234
Solar or electric. Suits gates up to 4m
Heavy Duty · Farm & Acreage
TMT 400LLS Swing Gate Opener
From $1055 – $1,994
Suits gates up to 5m including high-wind and enclosed gates.
Compare Our Most Popular Swing Gate Motors
| Features | Light Duty - E8 | Heavy Duty - TMT |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Residential gates | Large/farm gates |
| Gate Size | Up to 4m / 250kg | Up to 5m / 450kg |
| Usage | Standard home use | High-use / rural |
| Power Options | Solar or electric | Solar or electric |
| Installation | DIY Friendly | DIY Friendly |
| Motor Power | 80W | 144W |
| IP Rating | IP34 | IP44 |
* Gate weight note: weights above for the E8 starts at a 1.5mtr (250kg) gate - TMT starts at a 3mtr (450kg) gate. As the gate length gets longer the kilo rating drops
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| Specifications |  |
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|---|---|---|
| Stroke | 500mm | 540mm |
| Gate Weight | 1.5mtrs/250kgs | 3mtrs/450kg |
| Gate Length | 4mtrs maximum* | 5mtrs maximum* |
| Gate Style | Standard farm gate Max. 15% surface area enclosed |
Standard farm gate Enclosed gates up to 3mtrs |
| Gear Type | Worm Drive | Worm Drive |
| Piston Speed | 30mm/sec (AC Power only) | 19.8mm/sec |
| Power Supply | 240VAC/16VAC 3.75A Transformer | 240VAC/24VAC 6A Transformer |
| Motor power Supply | Solar 12VDC - Electric 16VDC | Solar & Electric 24VDC |
| Motor Power | 80W | 144W |
| Manual Release | Allen key | Key |
| Solar Panel | 12v 45watt 17.2V rated voltage 2.62A rated current |
24v 40watt 36V rated Voltage 1.11A rated current |
| Transformer Rated Voltage | 16VAC | 24VAC |
| Transformer Rated Current | 3.75A | 6A |
| Ingress Protection Rating | IP34 | IP44 |
| Remote Quantity | 120 | 80 |
| Auto Close | Yes, up to 99 seconds | Yes, up to 300 seconds |
| Obstruction Feature | Yes | Yes Adjustable obstruction timing 0.1 sec - 1.0 sec |
| Limit Feature | No | Yes, Adjustable Limits |
| Over Current Limit Feature | Yes | Yes |
* Provisions gate is level and plumb - hinges are ball bearing or nylon bush - all hardware in good working conditions