@kelvyn,

I had already asked and the guy mentioned, most likely it will take up around 1.5ft per side including the arm so roughly, I still have 11 ft of opening which I think is adequate. I think probably going for the arm is still the best, or you any have other suggestions?

@weikee

Yeah, pretty much figured that also.

Been following your home thread for quite some time as a silent reader, so have you done up with your gate yet?
Actually after some reading, I am quite incline for Dc Moto GFM 905 but just don't know about the spare part availability for this brand. A youtube video I found about this model online.

IMHO, taking up 1.5' each side is quite a lot. Unless you are planning of getting only one car into the porch.

DC Moto should be OK. Using them on my current gate.
BTW, if you use DC Moto, it is should take up lesser on each side.

Gate done, auto gate next week.

what brand are you going? and what the cost like?

I yet to decide should I re-use the unit my friend given "http://www.jackpro.com.my/aboutus.asp" or get other...

Arm type, local brand la. is 1.4k

Big arm type?

but if blackout happens, does the automatic gate can still slide open??

Hey guys, I've got a question here.
I am looking for auto gate at this stage.
My gate still have not arrived yet.
Initially wanted DC Moto 905, but according to spec
DC Moto can only handle around 1.9meter (150kg) per wing.(according to spec)

My Gate is a Folding gate.
Something like this http://www.doordesignss.com/tag/auto-gate-design/
6 feet height, 16 feet wide. (8 feet per wing). No wood, only aluminium panels.
My gate supplier told me its 400++kg per wing. 
I was shocked , possible ar????? 
I asked 3 times and the answer still the same 
That makes it 800++kg total.
That is crazy.

Any alternative autogate recommendations?

almost the weight of a lotus elise.
i have not heard of a residential gate of 800kg.

The only gate i know is datuk tan's house gate from jb (danga bay area).
Thats almost 2 storeys high.

saw one W.I sliding gate 18'(L) x 8'(h) with 12mm Grade 50 steel plate      need 4 big size body guard to push when the sliding motor KO  

400kg??? Crazy. He give you solid MS kah? and how much he charge you for the gate itself?