Which swing operator for a home gate?

LA400UL or RSW12UL for most home gates; LA500UL for heavier ones.

No power at the gate?

The LA412UL is a solar-optimized package.

Which for a heavy or busy gate?

CSW24UL to 1,600 lb, CSW200UL (AC) to 2,000 lb, HDSW24UL to 4,500 lb with the optional arm.

Arms (LA series) mount between post and gate; pad-mounted operators (RSW, CSW, HDSW) sit beside the post.

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LiftMaster Swing Gate Operators

Every LiftMaster swing gate operator we install

A swing gate operator opens the gate like a door, either with an arm (linear actuator) or a pad-mounted operator beside the post. LiftMaster makes them for light home gates up to very heavy commercial ones. Compare them side by side below. Eagle Automatic Gate & Door, an authorized LiftMaster dealer, installs and services every model across the Bay Area.

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LiftMaster swing gate operators.

LiftMaster LA400UL

24VDC Residential Linear Actuator

Max weight: 850 lb
Max length: 16 ft

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LiftMaster LA412UL

12VDC Solar Residential Linear Actuator Package

Max weight: 850 lb
Max length: 16 ft

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LiftMaster LA500UL

24VDC Residential / Light Commercial Linear Actuator

Max weight: 1,600 lb
Max length: 18 ft

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LiftMaster RSW12UL

12VDC Residential / Light Commercial Swing Gate Operator

Max weight: 1,000 lb
Max length: 16 ft

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LiftMaster CSW24UL

24VDC High-Traffic Commercial Swing Gate Operator

Max weight: 1,600 lb
Max length: 18 ft

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LiftMaster CSW200UL

½ and 1 HP AC High-Traffic Commercial Swing Gate Operator

Max weight: 1,600 lb (½ HP) / 2,000 lb (1 HP)
Max length: 18 ft (½ HP) / 22 ft (1 HP)

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LiftMaster HDSW24UL

24VDC Heavy-Duty Variable Speed Swing Gate Operator

Max weight: 2,800 lb (4,500 lb with optional arm)
Max length: 22 ft

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Compare

Compare every swing operator.

Every figure is from LiftMaster’s product pages. “Not listed” means LiftMaster doesn’t state it.

Model	Type	Max weight	Max length	Battery	Solar	Warranty
LA400UL	24VDC residential linear actuator	850 lb	16 ft	Yes	Yes	2 years
LA412UL	12VDC solar residential linear actuator package	850 lb	16 ft	Yes	Solar-optimized	See LiftMaster
LA500UL	24VDC residential / light commercial linear actuator	1,600 lb	18 ft	Yes	Yes	See LiftMaster
RSW12UL	12VDC residential / light commercial	1,000 lb	16 ft	Yes	Yes	See LiftMaster
CSW24UL	24VDC high-traffic commercial	1,600 lb	18 ft	Yes	Yes	7 yrs residential, 5 yrs commercial
CSW200UL	AC high-traffic commercial, ½ or 1 HP	1,600 lb (½ HP) / 2,000 lb (1 HP)	18 ft (½ HP) / 22 ft (1 HP)	No (AC)	No (AC)	See LiftMaster
HDSW24UL	24VDC heavy-duty variable speed	2,800 lb (4,500 lb with optional arm)	22 ft	Not listed	Not listed	See LiftMaster

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Quick facts

Swing quick answers.

The questions homeowners ask us most about the Swing, answered in one line each.

Which swing operator for a home gate?: LA400UL or RSW12UL for most home gates; LA500UL for heavier ones.
No power at the gate?: The LA412UL is a solar-optimized package.
Which for a heavy or busy gate?: CSW24UL to 1,600 lb, CSW200UL (AC) to 2,000 lb, HDSW24UL to 4,500 lb with the optional arm.
Arm or pad-mounted?: Arms (LA series) mount between post and gate; pad-mounted operators (RSW, CSW, HDSW) sit beside the post.

From the published Swing spec sheet and installation manual. Have a different question? Ask a specialist

From our installer

“We’ve installed LiftMaster swing operators on Bay Area driveways for years, from light arm openers to heavy commercial units.”

JeffGate Installation Manager, Eagle Automatic Gate & Door

Arm or pad-mounted?

Should I get an arm opener or a pad-mounted swing operator?

An arm opener (linear actuator) bolts between the post and the gate. It’s compact and affordable, and great for typical home gates, but it needs a solid metal post to mount on. A pad-mounted operator sits on a small concrete pad beside the post and moves the gate with a heavier arm. It handles heavier, busier and windier gates and doesn’t depend on the post. Call our specialist and we’ll tell you which suits your gate.

— Jeff, Gate Installation Manager

Straight answers

Swing questions.

Still not sure? Call us and describe what your gate is doing.

Which LiftMaster swing gate operator do I need?+

It depends on the gate’s weight, length and how often it runs. Use the comparison table above, or call us and we’ll size it from your gate on a free visit.

What is the strongest LiftMaster swing gate operator?+

The HDSW24UL, rated for gates up to 22 ft and 2,800 lb, or 4,500 lb with the optional HDLGARM arm.

Which swing operator works without power at the gate?+

The LA412UL is a 12VDC solar-optimized package; most DC models are also solar-ready.

Do LiftMaster gate operators work with myQ?+

Yes. Current LiftMaster gate operators work with myQ Community and myQ Facility, and most can be controlled from the myQ app with a connectivity kit or Internet Gateway.

Are LiftMaster gate operators UL 325 compliant?+

They are tested to UL 325. External monitored entrapment devices, such as photo eyes and safety edges, must be added and tested on every install.

Who installs LiftMaster gate operators in the Bay Area?+

Eagle Automatic Gate & Door is an authorized LiftMaster dealer and installs, replaces and services every model on this page across the Bay Area, starting with a free consultation.

Why Eagle for your Swing

Installed by a LiftMaster dealer.

The right operator is only half the job. How it is mounted, wired and safety-tested decides how long it lasts.

Hundreds of LiftMaster operators installed across the Bay Area
LiftMaster operators and parts in stock
Every install meets UL 325: monitored photo eyes and edges, tested on site
Authorized LiftMaster dealer · CA Lic. #1138855

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