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KR 420 R3100-2 vs M-1000iA/1000

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

QUICK TAKE

  • M-1000iA/1000 offers the higher payload (1,000 kg vs 420 kg).
  • M-1000iA/1000 offers the longer reach (3.73 m vs 3.1 m).
  • KR 420 R3100-2 offers the lighter build (1,687 kg vs 4,300 kg).
  • M-1000iA/1000 is the newer platform (2,020 vs 2,015).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

KR 420 R3100-2M-1000iA/1000
CompanyKUKAFANUC
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:20152020
Weight1,687 kg4,300 kg
Payload420 kg1,000 kg
Reach3.1 m3.73 m
Degrees of Freedom66
Battery Life24 hours—

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the KR 420 R3100-2 and the M-1000iA/1000?

KR 420 R3100-2 is made by KUKA, while M-1000iA/1000 is made by FANUC. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the KR 420 R3100-2 or the M-1000iA/1000?

The M-1000iA/1000 has the higher payload at 1,000 kg, compared to 420 kg for the KR 420 R3100-2.