The Polecat Range – Patented Tamper Proof Gate Motors and Accessories

The Polecat range is a patented, Pretoria-manufactured line of tamper-proof sliding gate motors and accessories. Choose the Polecat 12V for residential gates up to 500kg / 6m, or the heavy-duty Polecat 24V for commercial, estate, farm and industrial gates up to 1000kg / 10m. Both are all-steel, welded and concreted in, loadshedding-ready, and built under South African Patent No. 2023/11222. Complete any installation with the LiFePo4 15Ah battery upgrade, GSM Module, Extra Receiver or MPPT Solar Controller. Prices from R8,500 excl. VAT (12V) and R13,500 excl. VAT (24V).

Gate Motors

Add-ons & Upgrades

Compare the Range

Comparison table

Spec

Polecat 12V

Polecat 24V

Max gate weight

500 kg

1000 kg

Max gate length

approx. 6 m

approx. 10 m

Standard battery

12V lead-acid

15Ah LiFePo4

Loadshedding cycles (standard)

~12

~70

Motor voltage

12V DC

24V DC

Input voltage

230V AC +/-10% @ 50Hz

230V AC +/-10% @ 50Hz

Gate speed

18-22 m/min

18-22 m/min

Push force (rated)

16 kgf

30 kgf

Push force (starting)

28 kgf

38 kgf

Max daily cycle

250/day

500/day

Price (excl. VAT)

R8,500

R13,500

Shared: IP54 | 433.92 MHz receiver | -15C to +50C | steel lockable manual override | 400x400x400mm concrete base | electronics 300mm+ | Patent 2023/11222