Undersized Motor
A motor not rated for the daily cycle count overheats and fails within months on a busy fleet yard.
Cycle-Rated Operator
The operator is specified to the site’s daily cycle count and gate panel weight before any hardware is ordered.
Commercial Gate Systems
A gate sized for your cycle load and vehicle class keeps trucks moving and the yard secured around the clock.
What Goes Wrong
A gate rated for light use breaks down fast when trucks are cycling through hundreds of times a day.
A motor not rated for the daily cycle count overheats and fails within months on a busy fleet yard.
The operator is specified to the site’s daily cycle count and gate panel weight before any hardware is ordered.
An entrance sized for standard vehicles clips turning trucks and forces drivers to slow to a crawl or stop entirely.
The widest vehicle class on site sets the minimum clear opening width before gate type or hardware is selected.
A swing gate installed where there is no swing clearance blocks the lane and creates a bottleneck at peak traffic.
A sliding gate clears the full opening without a swing arc, keeping the approach lane open for turning vehicles.
Drivers stopping to enter a code during peak dispatch hours back up the queue and slow loading schedules.
A vehicle loop detector embedded in the approach lane opens the gate on arrival without the driver stopping.
Gate Types & Access Options
From gate type selection to access control setup, every component is matched to the site’s traffic volume and vehicle class.
The standard choice for high-traffic commercial entrances, clears the full opening width without a swing arc that could clip a turning truck.
Suited to entrances with adequate clearance on both sides, with operators sized for the gate panel weight and daily cycle load.
Embedded in the approach lane, a loop detector triggers the gate on vehicle arrival so drivers never need to stop during peak traffic.
Card readers handle credentialed entry for regular drivers; keypads give controlled access for staff and authorized visitors.
Telephone entry systems let a remote operator or manager grant access without being on site, useful for after-hours deliveries.
UL 325-compliant photo eyes and safety edges stop and reverse the gate if a vehicle or person is in the path at close.
Custom-fabricated to the entrance width and vehicle clearance spec.
Cycle-rated motors with MyQ remote monitoring built in.
Full control box installation with solar-ready wiring options.
System tested under operating conditions before handover.
Why Choose Us
Commercial gate installations at active yards need partners who understand cycle loads, vehicle clearance, and access control, not just gate hardware.
Every LiftMaster operator is selected against the site’s daily cycle count and gate panel weight before installation begins.
All safety sensors and edges meet UL 325, the standard that governs automatic gate operator safety in commercial settings.
Partners verify local commercial zoning clearance and entrance width requirements during the site assessment, not after.
Card readers, keypads, and loop detectors are set up to match how drivers and staff actually enter and exit the yard.
The system runs under real operating conditions and passes a full load test before the site is signed off and handed over.
The Process
01
A partner visits to measure the entrance, confirm vehicle clearance, check the power source, and review daily traffic patterns.
02
Gate type, operator, access control hardware, and safety sensors are selected and installed to the confirmed site measurements.
03
The full system runs a load test under operating conditions, and access credentials are set before the site is handed over.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Commercial slide gate | $12,000-$25,000 |
| Heavy-duty cantilever gate | $25,000-$60,000 |
| Large industrial gate system | $30,000-$75,000 |
Describe the entrance width, vehicle class, and access needs and we’ll connect you with a local gate specialist who can price the full system up front.