Head to head
Epson SCARA T6 vs FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Value SCARA for assembly and packaging cells
Compact short-arm robot for dense benchtop cells
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The Epson SCARA T6 is a SCARA arm and the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S is a 6-axis industrial arm, so this comes down to which job you are building the cell around rather than a spec-for-spec race. They run different controllers, the Epson SCARA T6 on the Built-in and the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S on the R-30iB Plus, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the Epson SCARA T6 lists Tabletop mounting while the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S lists Floor and Inverted mounting, which the other does not.
- Competitive cost for a full-size SCARA
- Fast planar cycle times
- Straightforward setup with Epson RC+ software
- Multiple reach variants available
- Very tight repeatability
- Smallest footprint in the LR Mate family
- Fast for short-cycle pick-and-place
- Easy to cluster in multi-robot cells
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the Epson SCARA T6 or the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S?
- The Epson SCARA T6 has more payload at 6 kg versus 4 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Epson SCARA T6 has more reach at 600 mm versus 550 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm.
- Should I choose the Epson SCARA T6 or the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S?
- Match the pick to the job. The Epson SCARA T6 is a SCARA arm at 6 kg and 600 mm. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S is a 6-axis industrial arm at 4 kg and 550 mm.