Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S vs Staubli TX2-60L

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

FANUC3 of 5 categories
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S

Compact short-arm robot for dense benchtop cells

Staubli1 of 5 categories
Staubli TX2-60L

Clean, precise arm for assembly and dispensing

Specification duel

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

4 kg
Payload
3.7 kg
550 mm
Reach
920 mm
±0.01 mm
Repeatability
±0.02 mm
6
Axes
6
20 kg
Robot mass
52.9 kg
Not confirmed
Introducedreference
2017

The verdict

The specs separate them here: the Staubli TX2-60L reaches farther, 920 mm to 550 mm. 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 Staubli TX2-60L on the CS9, 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 Staubli TX2-60L lists Wall and Ceiling mounting, which the other does not.

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
Staubli TX2-60L
  • Fully enclosed arm keeps particulates out
  • Cleanroom and food-grade variants available
  • Tight repeatability for precision assembly
  • Internal routing protects cables from wear

Common questions

Which has more payload, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S or the Staubli TX2-60L?
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S has more payload at 4 kg versus 3.7 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The Staubli TX2-60L has more reach at 920 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 Staubli TX2-60L?
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 Staubli TX2-60L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 3.7 kg and 920 mm.