Trailer gate lift system..?? Gorilla lift....

[mowin]

I rebuilt the gate on my landscape trailer. Old one was shot. Well this thing is built to last. 

However, it weighs a ton.  I'm getting old, and picking that thing up several times a day is going to kill me. 

Anyone have a gorilla lift? The only review I can find is from a 10 yr old thread from lawnsite and he wasn't pleased.  

[landtracdeerhunter]

 They work very well for a while . Need one on each side for a heavy tailgate. Spring are enclosed and out of the way. The rollers and cable are light and broke over a period of two years moderate use. Parts are expensive.

[landtracdeerhunter]

Some could be made for a lot less than $165. 

[mowin]

10 hours ago, landtracdeerhunter said:

Some could be made for a lot less than $165. 

I agree.  But I needed one now.  Weighed my new gate and it was 279#.  No way could I lift that gate 5-10 times a day.  

Added the gorilla lift, and it's a two fingers operation. 

I expect the rollers and cables to go bad within the yr, but I can replace them with little cost with better components. 

[landtracdeerhunter]

It is one heck of a good idea for any trailer gate.