Centurion Vantage 500 Swing Gate Motor in Kenya
In stock · ships from Nairobi- Swing gates
- Leaves up to 2.5 m
- 250 kgf push
- Battery-driven 12 V
- Works in power cuts
- Single & double kits
The Centurion Vantage 500 SMART is the swing gate motor most Kenyan homes ask us for: a strong linear operator that runs off its own 12 V battery, so the gate keeps opening when KPLC goes off. The operator is KES 122,400, or KES 160,000 supplied and installed complete — accessories and labour included. Double-leaf kits are listed below.
Specifications
| Brand | Centurion |
|---|---|
| Model | Vantage 500 SMART |
| Power | 12 V battery-driven (12 V 7 Ah) with charger |
| Gate type | Swing (linear operator) |
| Leaf mass | depends on leaf length and opening angle (e.g. 500 kg on a 2 m leaf at 110°) |
| Leaf length | up to 2.5 m |
| Max push force | 250 kgf |
| Operator stroke | 500 mm |
| Power-cut operation | Yes (battery-driven) |
| Typical opening time | ≈ 18 s (full stroke) |
Why the Vantage 500 is the swing gate favourite
- Keeps working in power cuts. It is battery-driven (12 V): mains only charges the battery, so the gate opens on battery through an outage.
- Strong push. Up to 250 kgf through a 500 mm stroke — it handles leaves up to about 2.5 m.
- Handles heavy leaves. Centurion's rating depends on leaf length and opening angle: for example up to 500 kg on a 2 m leaf opening 110°, and more on shorter leaves at 90°.
- SMART controller. Easier set-up and diagnostics than older swing operators.
- Serviceable in Kenya. Centurion spares (boards, batteries, remotes) are easy to get, which matters over a motor's lifetime.
Not sure if you need swing or sliding? Read sliding vs swing gates.
Centurion Vantage prices in Kenya
Single-leaf gates need one operator; most driveway gates in Kenya are double-leaf and need a pair (double kit). Prices from KES 1,800.
Centurion Vantage swing gate motors and kits · prices from the Qyvea store, updated 2026-10-03
Supply and installation — what the job includes
- Free site survey — leaf size and weight, hinge condition, the opening angle and where the pillars allow the brackets to go.
- Brackets and operators — pillar and gate brackets set at the right geometry so the gate opens fully without straining the motor.
- Controller and battery — mounted in a weatherproof box with the charger; optional solar panel where mains is unreliable.
- Safety — safety beams across the opening; the gate stops and reverses on an obstruction.
- Set-up and hand-over — limits, auto-close, remotes, plus how to release the gate by hand.
Every price here is our current store price. For supply and installation we visit the site first (free in Nairobi), then send an itemised quote: motor, rack or brackets, safety beams, remotes, cabling and labour.
Swing gate accessories · prices from the Qyvea store, updated 2026-10-03
How getting your gate automated works
- Free site surveyA Qyvea technician checks the gate weight and track, the power point and where the beams go. The gate must run freely by hand first; we tell you if it needs fixing.
- Itemised quoteYou get every line in writing: motor, rack or brackets, safety beams, remotes, cabling and labour. No surprises on the day.
- Install & hand-overWe fit and test the motor, set the limits and auto-close, pair your remotes or app, and show you the manual release for power cuts.
Gates we have automated
Real Qyvea jobs, not stock photos. Each links to the full video or project write-up.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Centurion Vantage 500 in Kenya?
The Vantage 500 SMART operator is KES 122,400 at Qyvea, or KES 160,000 supplied and installed including accessories and labour. Double-leaf kits are listed above.
Does it work during a power cut?
Yes. The Vantage is battery-driven: the motor runs from its 12 V battery and mains power only keeps the battery charged, so the gate keeps working through outages.
How big a gate can the Vantage 500 open?
Leaves up to about 2.5 m. The weight limit depends on leaf length and opening angle — for example up to 500 kg on a 2 m leaf opening 110°, and more on shorter leaves opening 90°.
Do I need one motor or two?
One operator per gate leaf. A single swing gate needs one; a double (two-leaf) driveway gate needs two, sold together as a double kit.
Vantage 400 or Vantage 500?
The number is the stroke. The 500 has the longer stroke and suits bigger leaves and wider opening angles; we confirm which one fits at the site survey.
Can you install it on my existing gate?
Usually yes, as long as the gate swings freely by hand and the hinges and pillars are sound. We check this during the survey and fix hinges first if needed.