Head to head
Comau Racer-5 vs KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Compact fast arm for assembly and light handling
Fast small robot for high-speed handling.
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) carries more, 6 kg to the Comau Racer-5's 5 kg. They run different controllers, the Comau Racer-5 on the R1C and the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) on the KR C4 compact, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. Both are aimed at assembly and machine tending, with the Comau Racer-5 stretching to dispensing and packaging and the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) to material handling.
- Low weight for flexible mounting orientations
- Fast cycle times for light-payload tasks
- Slim arm profile for tight fixtures
- Simple to relocate between cells
- High speed
- Multiple mounting options
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the Comau Racer-5 or the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)?
- The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) has more payload at 6 kg versus 5 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) has more reach at 901 mm versus 809 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- Both are rated at ±0.03 mm repeatability.
- Should I choose the Comau Racer-5 or the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)?
- Match the pick to the job. The Comau Racer-5 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 5 kg and 809 mm. The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) is a 6-axis industrial arm at 6 kg and 901 mm.