Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Special vs KidCo Safeway G2000 / G2001

The SS-30 Stairway Special fits 27-42.5 (alumum); 29-49.5 in; the Safeway G2000 / G2001, 24.75-42.5 in. The SS-30 Stairway Special is 29.5 in tall; the Safeway G2000 / G2001, 30.5 in.

Only the differences are shown.

Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway SpecialKidCo Safeway G2000 / G2001
TypeHardware-mounted gateHardware-mounted gate
Mounthardwarehardware
Stairs (maker's words)"Includes an optional one-way stop bracket to limit opening over stairs"Not stated by the maker
Fits openings27-42.5 (alumum); 29-49.5 in24.75-42.5 in
Height29.5 in30.5 in
Walk-through doorYesNot listed
One-hand openYes, per the makerNot listed
ExtensionsBX1 10.5 in and BX2 21.75 in, aluminum onlyNot listed
In the boxNot listedMounting template
MaterialAluminum or woodNot listed
Standards (maker's words)"Certified by JPMA"Not listed
Maker's warningsDrywall anchor kit sold separately for installs without a stud; swings both ways; bar spacing 2.5 inNot listed

Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Special

Wall-mounted swing gate in aluminum or wood with an optional one-way stop bracket for stairs.

  • Aluminum or wood
  • Extensions for aluminum model
  • One-hand adult latch
  • Stop bracket is optional
  • No extensions for the wood model

KidCo Safeway G2000 / G2001

Hardware-mounted KidCo gate with a stop pin that keeps it from swinging out over stairs.

  • Stop pin
  • Fits 24.75 to 42.5 in