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KR 180 R2900-2 vs M-800iA/60

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

KR 180 R2900-2 robot
KR 180 R2900-2
KUKA
Not announced
M-800iA/60 robot
M-800iA/60
FANUC
Not announced

QUICK TAKE

  • KR 180 R2900-2 offers the higher payload (180 kg vs 60 kg).
  • KR 180 R2900-2 offers the longer reach (2.9 m vs 2.83 m).
  • KR 180 R2900-2 offers the lighter build (1,101 kg vs 1,200 kg).
  • M-800iA/60 is the newer platform (2,018 vs 2,012).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

KR 180 R2900-2M-800iA/60
CompanyKUKAFANUC
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:20122018
Weight1,101 kg1,200 kg
Payload180 kg60 kg
Reach2.9 m2.83 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-800iA/60?

KR 180 R2900-2 is made by KUKA, while M-800iA/60 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-800iA/60?

The KR 180 R2900-2 has the higher payload at 180 kg, compared to 60 kg for the M-800iA/60.