Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S vs KUKA KR 3 AGILUS

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

FANUC4 of 5 categories
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S

Compact short-arm robot for dense benchtop cells

KUKA0 of 5 categories
KUKA KR 3 AGILUS

Compact high speed arm for small parts assembly

Specification duel

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

4 kg
Payload
3 kg
550 mm
Reach
541 mm
±0.01 mm
Repeatability
±0.02 mm
6
Axes
6
20 kg
Robot mass
26.5 kg
Not confirmed
Introducedreference
2016

The verdict

The specs separate them here: the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S carries more, 4 kg to the KUKA KR 3 AGILUS's 3 kg. If precision drives the job, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S holds the tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm. They run different controllers, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S on the R-30iB Plus and the KUKA KR 3 AGILUS on the KR C4 compact, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S lists Inverted and Angle mounting while the KUKA KR 3 AGILUS lists Ceiling and Wall mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at assembly and dispensing, with the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S stretching to machine tending and packaging and the KUKA KR 3 AGILUS to small parts handling and pick and place.

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
KUKA KR 3 AGILUS
  • Very fast cycle times for light payloads
  • Small footprint fits crowded cells
  • Multiple mounting orientations
  • Low integration cost

Common questions

Which has more payload, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S or the KUKA KR 3 AGILUS?
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S has more payload at 4 kg versus 3 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S has more reach at 550 mm versus 541 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 KUKA KR 3 AGILUS?
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 KUKA KR 3 AGILUS is a 6-axis industrial arm at 3 kg and 541 mm.