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KR 180 R2900-2 vs M-950iA/500

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

KR 180 R2900-2 robot
KR 180 R2900-2
KUKA
Not announced
M-950iA/500 robot
M-950iA/500
FANUC
Not announced

QUICK TAKE

  • M-950iA/500 offers the higher payload (500 kg vs 180 kg).
  • M-950iA/500 offers the longer reach (4.68 m vs 2.9 m).
  • KR 180 R2900-2 offers the lighter build (1,101 kg vs 2,300 kg).
  • M-950iA/500 is the newer platform (2,022 vs 2,012).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

KR 180 R2900-2M-950iA/500
CompanyKUKAFANUC
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:20122022
Weight1,101 kg2,300 kg
Payload180 kg500 kg
Reach2.9 m4.68 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-950iA/500?

KR 180 R2900-2 is made by KUKA, while M-950iA/500 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-950iA/500?

The M-950iA/500 has the higher payload at 500 kg, compared to 180 kg for the KR 180 R2900-2.