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KR 180 R2900-2 vs NJ-290-3.0

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

QUICK TAKE

  • NJ-290-3.0 offers the higher payload (290 kg vs 180 kg).
  • NJ-290-3.0 offers the longer reach (3 m vs 2.9 m).
  • KR 180 R2900-2 offers the lighter build (1,101 kg vs 2,150 kg).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

KR 180 R2900-2NJ-290-3.0
CompanyKUKAComau
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:2012—
Weight1,101 kg2,150 kg
Payload180 kg290 kg
Reach2.9 m3 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 NJ-290-3.0?

KR 180 R2900-2 is made by KUKA, while NJ-290-3.0 is made by Comau. 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 NJ-290-3.0?

The NJ-290-3.0 has the higher payload at 290 kg, compared to 180 kg for the KR 180 R2900-2.