Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S 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.

FANUC2 wins
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S

Compact short-arm robot for dense benchtop cells

KUKA2 wins
KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)

Fast small robot for high-speed handling.

Specification duel

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

4 kg
Payload
6 kg
550 mm
Reach
901 mm
±0.01 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
6
Axes
6
20 kg
Robot mass
52 kg
Not confirmed
Introducedreference
2012

The verdict

KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) carries more payload at 6 kg. KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) reaches farther at 901 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
KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)
  • +High speed
  • +Multiple mounting options

Common questions

Which has more payload, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S or the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)?
The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) has more payload at 6 kg versus 4 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) has more reach at 901 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 KUKA KR 6 R900 (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 6 R900 (Agilus) is a 6-axis industrial arm at 6 kg and 901 mm.