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KR 420 R3100-2 vs SORTEX R500 5

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

QUICK TAKE

  • SORTEX R500 5 offers the lighter build (1,230 kg vs 1,687 kg).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

KR 420 R3100-2SORTEX R500 5
CompanyKUKABühler Group
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:2015—
Weight1,687 kg1,230 kg
Payload420 kg—
Reach3.1 m—
Degrees of Freedom6—
Battery Life24 hours—

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the KR 420 R3100-2 and the SORTEX R500 5?

KR 420 R3100-2 is made by KUKA, while SORTEX R500 5 is made by Bühler Group. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.