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GP600 vs KR 420 R3100-2

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

QUICK TAKE

  • GP600 offers the higher payload (600 kg vs 420 kg).
  • KR 420 R3100-2 offers the longer reach (3.1 m vs 2.94 m).
  • KR 420 R3100-2 offers the lighter build (1,687 kg vs 3,035 kg).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

GP600KR 420 R3100-2
CompanyYASKAWA ElectricKUKA
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:—2015
Weight3,035 kg1,687 kg
Payload600 kg420 kg
Reach2.94 m3.1 m
Degrees of Freedom66
Battery Life—24 hours

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the GP600 and the KR 420 R3100-2?

GP600 is made by YASKAWA Electric, while KR 420 R3100-2 is made by KUKA. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the GP600 or the KR 420 R3100-2?

The GP600 has the higher payload at 600 kg, compared to 420 kg for the KR 420 R3100-2.