16' × 8' Minimalist Dual-Swing Metal Driveway Gate

Product Overview

Create a clean, substantial entrance with this 16-foot-class dual-swing driveway gate. Its simple, unembellished design offers a timeless alternative to heavily ornamented gates, making it suitable for residential driveways, farms, ranches, and light-commercial properties.

The two-panel swing configuration creates a wide vehicle entrance while dividing the gate’s weight between two leaves. With a manufacturer-listed overall width of 189 inches and height of 90.6 inches, this gate provides a prominent entrance without decorative scrollwork or elaborate patterns.

Key Features

• Minimalist design: Clean lines create a traditional yet understated entrance.
• Dual-swing configuration: Two gate leaves open from the center for vehicle access.
• Wide driveway coverage: The 189-inch listed width accommodates many residential and agricultural entrances.
• Substantial metal construction: Provides a durable physical boundary for compatible properties.
• Versatile appearance: Complements homes, farms, ranches, estates, and light-commercial settings.
• Automation compatible in principle: May be paired with a properly sized dual-swing gate operator after compatibility is confirmed.
• Compact freight configuration: The two-leaf design allows the gate to ship in a package approximately half its assembled width.

Specifications

Driveway and Installation Planning

The listed 189-inch dimension describes the gate itself and should not automatically be treated as the required post spacing or finished clear opening. Installation clearances must account for hinges, center spacing, latches, posts, and the selected mounting hardware.

Before ordering, confirm:

• Required finished driveway opening
• Gate-leaf and hinge clearances
• Post dimensions and foundation requirements
• Available swing radius on both sides
• Driveway grade and surface clearance
• Vehicle turning and approach space
• Local setback, permit, and safety requirements

Gate posts, hinges, center stops, drop rods, latches, locks, mounting hardware, and concrete foundations are not specifically listed as included.

Automation Considerations

If automated operation is planned, use a dual-swing operator rated for the actual weight, length, construction, and wind exposure of each gate leaf. Compatible safety sensors, monitored entrapment protection, emergency-release provisions, and vehicle controls may also be required.

Installation should comply with the gate-operator manufacturer’s instructions and applicable local electrical and safety codes.

Security and Safety Notice

This gate creates a visible driveway boundary but should not be represented as a complete security or privacy system. Its effectiveness depends on the posts, hinges, latch, locking hardware, fencing, and installation quality.

Confirm picket spacing and ground clearance before using the gate around children, pets, or livestock. A driveway gate is not automatically suitable as animal containment.

Packaging and Delivery

• Package dimensions: 96" L × 5" W × 97" H
• Listed product weight: 294.5 lb.
• Listed shipping weight: 295 lb.
• Forklift or equivalent unloading equipment is required.

Confirm freight access, unloading arrangements, equipment capacity, and a protected staging area before delivery. Inspect the package and gate components for freight damage before signing the delivery receipt