RobotAIGeek

GP280L vs KR 180 R2900-2

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

QUICK TAKE

  • GP280L offers the higher payload (280 kg vs 180 kg).
  • GP280L offers the longer reach (3.11 m vs 2.9 m).
  • KR 180 R2900-2 offers the lighter build (1,101 kg vs 2,380 kg).
  • GP280L is the newer platform (2,021 vs 2,012).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

GP280LKR 180 R2900-2
CompanyYASKAWA ElectricKUKA
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:20212012
Weight2,380 kg1,101 kg
Payload280 kg180 kg
Reach3.11 m2.9 m
Degrees of Freedom66
Battery Life—24 hours

Buying guides and prices

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the GP280L and the KR 180 R2900-2?

GP280L is made by YASKAWA Electric, while KR 180 R2900-2 is made by KUKA. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the GP280L or the KR 180 R2900-2?

The GP280L has the higher payload at 280 kg, compared to 180 kg for the KR 180 R2900-2.