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KR 180 R2900-2 vs M-710iD/50

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

QUICK TAKE

  • KR 180 R2900-2 offers the higher payload (180 kg vs 50 kg).
  • KR 180 R2900-2 offers the longer reach (2.9 m vs 2.05 m).
  • M-710iD/50 offers the lighter build (530 kg vs 1,101 kg).
  • M-710iD/50 is the newer platform (2,020 vs 2,012).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

KR 180 R2900-2M-710iD/50
CompanyKUKAFANUC
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:20122020
Weight1,101 kg530 kg
Payload180 kg50 kg
Reach2.9 m2.05 m
Degrees of Freedom66
Battery Life24 hours—

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the KR 180 R2900-2 and the M-710iD/50?

KR 180 R2900-2 is made by KUKA, while M-710iD/50 is made by FANUC. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the KR 180 R2900-2 or the M-710iD/50?

The KR 180 R2900-2 has the higher payload at 180 kg, compared to 50 kg for the M-710iD/50.