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KR 180 R2900-2 vs R-2000iD/165R

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

QUICK TAKE

  • KR 180 R2900-2 offers the higher payload (180 kg vs 165 kg).
  • R-2000iD/165R offers the longer reach (3.9 m vs 2.9 m).
  • KR 180 R2900-2 offers the lighter build (1,101 kg vs 1,150 kg).
  • R-2000iD/165R is the newer platform (2,022 vs 2,012).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

KR 180 R2900-2R-2000iD/165R
CompanyKUKAFANUC
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:20122022
Weight1,101 kg1,150 kg
Payload180 kg165 kg
Reach2.9 m3.9 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 R-2000iD/165R?

KR 180 R2900-2 is made by KUKA, while R-2000iD/165R 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 R-2000iD/165R?

The KR 180 R2900-2 has the higher payload at 180 kg, compared to 165 kg for the R-2000iD/165R.