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HC30PL vs UR17g-1300

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

QUICK TAKE

  • HC30PL offers the higher payload (30 kg vs 15 kg).
  • HC30PL offers the longer reach (1.7 m vs 1.3 m).
  • UR17g-1300 is the newer platform (2,025 vs 2,022).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

HC30PLUR17g-1300
CompanyYASKAWA ElectricUniversal Robots
CategoryCollaborative-RobotCollaborative-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:20222025
Weight140 kg—
Payload30 kg15 kg
Reach1.7 m1.3 m
Degrees of Freedom66
Battery Life—48 hours

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the HC30PL and the UR17g-1300?

HC30PL is made by YASKAWA Electric, while UR17g-1300 is made by Universal Robots. Both are collaborative-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the HC30PL or the UR17g-1300?

The HC30PL has the higher payload at 30 kg, compared to 15 kg for the UR17g-1300.