how much weight does gate hinges support
The hinges they sell for such gates are rated 'Holds up to 2000lbs' etc. The gate will be 13' wide, and weighs a little under 200lbs even distributed across. So how do you figure the weight? 2000lbs straight down, or 2000lbs cantilevered out 13 feet? There is a big difference in the two, and with a gate it's kinda tricky - a little of the weight is straight down but as you move further away from the hinge post, the effect of the weight gets greater.