Head to head
Comau NJ-220 vs KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec)
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Heavy-payload arm for handling and press tending
Heavy Quantec arm for body shops.
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
On paper these two are close, 220 kg against 210 kg and 2701 mm against 2696 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. They run different controllers, the Comau NJ-220 on the C5G and the KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) on the KR C4, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. Mounting options differ: the Comau NJ-220 lists Floor and Ceiling, and the KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) lists Floor. Both are aimed at material handling, with the Comau NJ-220 stretching to machine tending and palletizing and the KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) to spot welding.
Choose this one when
Job fit first, then the controller and cell constraints that decide which arm you can actually install.
Choose the Comau NJ-220 when
- High payload for press and foundry duty
- Rigid structure for consistent accuracy under load
- Long reach for large-part transfer
- Proven in automotive body shop lines
Watch for
- Large footprint and foundation needs
- Higher capital cost versus mid-payload arms
Choose the KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) when
- Robust for continuous duty
- Wide payload family
Watch for
- Large and heavy
Controller ecosystem
Programming habits, spare parts, and pendant familiarity often decide the pick when payloads are close.
- Brand
- Comau
- Controller
- C5G
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the Comau NJ-220 run through Comau's C5G stack.
- Brand
- KUKA
- Controller
- KR C4
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) run through KUKA's KR C4 stack.
These arms run different controllers (C5G vs KR C4). If your team already programs one of them, retraining programmers and stocking a second set of spares usually costs more than a small payload or reach advantage on paper.
Mounting, footprint, and mass
How the arm can be oriented in the cell, and how much mass you have to mount.
| Field | Comau NJ-220 | KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor and Ceiling | Floor |
| Robot mass | 1,220 kg | 1,068 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP65 / IP67 | IP65 |
Heavier arms want stiffer bases and more clearance around the swept volume, and they push freight and rigging costs up on the install. IP ratings only cover the section they name, so a wrist-only rating protects the wrist and nothing else; check the body rating separately before you commit the arm to a washdown or dusty cell.
Application fit
Where each arm is aimed, based on the applications listed on its robot page.
Both pages list material handling, with the differences below.
Comau NJ-220 also covers
KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) also covers
Speed and cycle-time planning
Speed is rarely a single datasheet number across brands. Use payload, reach, and class as the planning frame, then confirm cycle time in a path study.
The Comau NJ-220 is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 220 kg at 2701 mm with ±0.08 mm repeatability. The KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 210 kg at 2696 mm with ±0.06 mm. Class changes how speed shows up in a cell: collaborative arms slow down near people and can speed up in a guarded mode, while industrial arms run at rated speed inside a fence or scanner field. Which arm cycles faster on your part depends on the path, the payload, and the safeguarding, so confirm the takt with a path study before you quote it.
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the Comau NJ-220 or the KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec)?
- The Comau NJ-220 has more payload at 220 kg versus 210 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Comau NJ-220 has more reach at 2701 mm versus 2696 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) holds tighter repeatability at ±0.06 mm.
- Should I choose the Comau NJ-220 or the KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec)?
- Match the pick to the job. The Comau NJ-220 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 220 kg and 2701 mm. The KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) is a 6-axis industrial arm at 210 kg and 2696 mm.
- Do the Comau NJ-220 and KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) use the same controller?
- No. The Comau NJ-220 uses C5G and the KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) uses KR C4.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The Comau NJ-220 is rated IP65 / IP67. The KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) is rated IP65. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.