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AR1730 vs KR 20 R1820-2 E

YASKAWA Electric vs KUKA — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.

QUICK TAKE

  • AR1730 offers the higher payload (25 kg vs 20 kg).
  • KR 20 R1820-2 E offers the longer reach (1.82 m vs 1.73 m).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

AR1730KR 20 R1820-2 E
CompanyYASKAWA ElectricKUKA
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:—2017
Weight250 kg—
Payload25 kg20 kg
Reach1.73 m1.82 m
Degrees of Freedom6—

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the AR1730 and the KR 20 R1820-2 E?

AR1730 is made by YASKAWA Electric, while KR 20 R1820-2 E is made by KUKA. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the AR1730 or the KR 20 R1820-2 E?

The AR1730 has the higher payload at 25 kg, compared to 20 kg for the KR 20 R1820-2 E.