Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S vs FANUC M-10iD/12

A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.

FANUC2 wins
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S

Compact short-arm robot for dense benchtop cells

FANUC2 wins
FANUC M-10iD/12

Slim, hollow-wrist mid-payload for dense cells.

Specification duel

Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.

4 kg
Payload
12 kg
550 mm
Reach
1,441 mm
±0.01 mm
Repeatability
±0.02 mm
6
Axes
6
20 kg
Robot mass
145 kg
Not confirmed
Introducedreference
2017

The verdict

FANUC M-10iD/12 carries more payload at 12 kg. FANUC M-10iD/12 reaches farther at 1441 mm. FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm. Both are 6-axis industrial arms, so the choice comes down to payload headroom, cell layout, and the controller and ecosystem you already run.

FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S
  • +Very tight repeatability
  • +Smallest footprint in the LR Mate family
  • +Fast for short-cycle pick-and-place
  • +Easy to cluster in multi-robot cells
FANUC M-10iD/12
  • +Internal cable routing reduces snagging
  • +Strong reach-to-footprint ratio

Common questions

Which has more payload, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S or the FANUC M-10iD/12?
The FANUC M-10iD/12 has more payload at 12 kg versus 4 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The FANUC M-10iD/12 has more reach at 1441 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 FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S or the FANUC M-10iD/12?
Match the pick to the job. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S is a 6-axis industrial arm at 4 kg and 550 mm. The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1441 mm.