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CYCLE CHARTS FOR USE WITH TRANSFORMER
The Gate Capacity Chart shows approximate cycles, per day, you can expect from the
Mighty Mule Automatic
Gate Opener when powered with a transformer. Actual cycles may vary slightly depending
upon the type and
condition of gate and installation. An operation cycle is one full opening and closing of
the gate.
Mighty Mule Silver-MD-Single Cycle Chart with transformer
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| Gate Length |
50 lb. | 100 lb. | 150 lb. | 250 lb. | 350 lb. | 450 lb. | 550 lb. |
| 16 ft. | 135 | 125 | 115 | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 14 ft. | 145 | 135 | 125 | 115 | NR | NR | NR |
| 12 ft. | 155 | 145 | 135 | 125 | 115 | NR | NR |
| 10 ft. | 165 | 155 | 145 | 135 | 125 | 115 | NR |
| 8 ft. | 175 | 165 | 155 | 145 | 135 | 125 | 115 |
| 5-6 ft. | 185 | 175 | 165 | 155 | 145 | 135 | 125 |
As installations vary, so will the number
of cycles that can be expected. Cycles shown above are for a single battery, the addition of
a second battery will increase cycles during
peak traffic hours by 30 to 50 percent. Cycles are assumed to be spread out over a 12 to
14 hour period. Both batteries fit in battery box. "NR" indicates this size and
weight combination is not recommended for this operator.
Note: Ball bearing hinges should be used on all gates
weighing over 250 lbs.
Mighty Mule Silver-HD-Single Cycle Chart with transformer
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| Gate Length |
50 lb. | 100 lb. | 150 lb. | 250 lb. | 350 lb. | 450 lb. | 550 lb. | 650 lb. | 750 lb. | 850 lb. |
| 18 ft. | 165 | 155 | 145 | 135 | 125 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 16 ft. | 175 | 165 | 155 | 145 | 135 | 125 | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 14 ft. | 185 | 175 | 165 | 155 | 145 | 135 | 125 | NR | NR | NR |
| 12 ft. | 195 | 185 | 175 | 165 | 155 | 145 | 135 | 125 | NR | NR |
| 10 ft. | 205 | 195 | 185 | 175 | 165 | 155 | 145 | 135 | 125 | NR |
| 8 ft. | 215 | 205 | 195 | 185 | 175 | 165 | 155 | 145 | 135 | 125 |
| 5 - 6 ft. | 225 | 215 | 205 | 195 | 185 | 175 | 165 | 155 | 145 | 135 |
As installations vary, so will the number
of cycles that can be expected. Cycles shown above are for a single battery, the addition of
a second battery will increase cycles during
peak traffic hours by 30 to 50 percent. Cycles are assumed to be spread out over a 12 to
14 hour period. Both batteries fit in battery compartment of control box. "NR"
indicates this size and weight combination is not recommended for this operator.
Note: Ball bearing hinges should be used on all gates
weighing over 250 lbs.
Mighty Mule Silver-HD-Dual Cycle Chart with transformer
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| Gate Length |
50 lb. | 100 lb. | 150 lb. | 250 lb. | 350 lb. | 450 lb. | 550 lb. | 650 lb. | 750 lb. | 850 lb. |
| 18 ft. | 83 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 63 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 16 ft. | 88 | 83 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 63 | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| 14 ft. | 93 | 88 | 83 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 63 | NR | NR | NR |
| 12 ft. | 98 | 93 | 88 | 83 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 63 | NR | NR |
| 10 ft. | 103 | 98 | 93 | 88 | 83 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 63 | NR |
| 8 ft. | 108 | 103 | 98 | 93 | 88 | 83 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 63 |
| 5 - 6 ft. | 113 | 108 | 103 | 98 | 93 | 88 | 83 | 78 | 73 | 68 |
As installations vary, so will the number
of cycles that can be expected. Cycles shown above are for a single battery, the addition of
a second battery will increase cycles during
peak traffic hours by 30 to 50 percent. Cycles are assumed to be spread out over a 12 to
14 hour period. Both batteries fit in battery compartment of control box. "NR"
indicates this size and weight combination is not recommended for this operator.
Note: Ball bearing hinges should be used on all gates
weighing over 250 lbs.
