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Dofygate 4 Solar powered automatic traffic barrier
A self-powered barrier you can unload and use on the same day. The Dofygate 4 charges itself from the sun, weighs just 25 kg and needs no installation work beyond setting it down.
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Inside the Dofygate 4
A slim photovoltaic panel on the mast charges the onboard battery, and the battery powers the drive. Because the boom is carbon fibre and folds as it lifts, each opening uses only a small amount of energy, which is why the panel keeps pace with demand on most sites right through the year.
Closing happens from the side: the arm swings across the entrance instead of falling towards a windscreen, and it needs little height when raised. If it meets resistance it stops, then backs away. If a vehicle hits it, the break-away clutch lets the boom swing free instead of snapping.
Operation is by handset. The long-range transmitter reaches 100 m, so whoever controls the gate can admit vehicles without walking out in front of them. Keypads, intercoms, push buttons or sensors can take over that job if you prefer.
New to this kind of equipment? Our guide explains how solar powered barriers work, and the automatic traffic barriers buying guide compares the main types.
Safe
Remote control from 100 m, an arm that closes sideways and contact detection that reverses the motion.
Solar
Built-in panel and battery for year-round running, or specify a mains or battery-only version.
Mobile
Carry handles are built in and the whole unit, battery and all, weighs 25 kg. Lock the boom, lift and walk.
Tough
Impact clutch, arm lock, robust covers and resin-potted IP67 electronics.
Technical specification
| Opening width | 3–6 m with one unit or a matched pair |
|---|---|
| Weight | 25 kg (battery fitted) |
| Power | Built-in solar panel and battery. Mains-powered and battery-only versions can be ordered |
| Control | Handheld transmitter, with a long-range model reaching 100 m |
| Alternative control | Keypad, intercom, 4G call-to-open, RFID fob, push button or vehicle detection |
| Arm | Mandrel-wound carbon-fibre tube that folds while opening, with a break-away clutch and a lock |
| Safety | Closes from the side; stops and reverses on overload |
| Electronics | IP67, fully potted |
| Installation | Supplied assembled; no cabling, ducting or civils |
| Mounting | Mobile Base, Battery Booster bases, ComboPallet or post bracket |
| Made in | Norfolk, England |
| Warranty | A year of parts and labour; extended cover and annual servicing available |
Mounting and control
Choose a base and add access control
The barrier stays the same whichever base you choose; accessories then decide who is allowed through.
- Mobile Base
- Mobile Battery Booster Base
- Mobile Battery Booster Base Heavy
- ComboPallet
- ComboPallet with Wings
- Post fitting
Video
Watch the Dofygate 4
Working on a live site
Watch the boom fold, rise and close again between vehicles.
Pallet to working barrier
Unwrap, position and start operating in a matter of minutes.
Applications
Typical Dofygate 4 jobs
- Gatehouses, entrances and exits on construction and infrastructure schemes
- Weighbridge lanes and yards at recycling and waste facilities
- Haul road crossings shared by plant and people on foot
- Temporary road closures and works access points
- Biosecurity control at pig and poultry farms
- Lane control and parking at shows and festivals
Does the Dofygate 4 need mains power?
No. It charges its own battery from the built-in solar panel and runs off-grid all year on most sites. Mains-powered and battery-only versions are available if your site needs them.
How wide an opening can it close?
Between 3 and 6 metres, using one barrier or two working as a pair.
How quickly can it be working?
Within minutes of arriving. It comes assembled: set it on its base or bracket, release the arm lock and start using the remote. No cables, no civils.
What warranty is included?
A year of parts and labour from the delivery date, a 30-day return if it does not perform as you need, and a replacement within 48 hours through our pallet swap-out if a repair is needed. Extended cover and annual servicing are optional extras.
Can I see a Dofygate 4 before ordering?
Of course. Book a call with John Alston and we will organise a demonstration, at your own site if you like.
Order or hire a Dofygate 4
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One barrier to buy or a fleet to hire: tell us about the entrance and we will recommend a base and set-up, with a price, inside a working day.
- Phone us on 01263 493102
- Write to sales@dofygate.co.uk
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