Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L vs Kawasaki RS007L

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/7L

Long-reach small arm for machine tending

Kawasaki1 wins
Kawasaki RS007L

Compact fast arm for handling and welding

Specification duel

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

7 kg
Payload
7 kg
911 mm
Reach
930 mm
±0.01 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
6
Axes
6
27 kg
Robot mass
36 kg
2013
Introducedreference
2017

The verdict

Kawasaki RS007L reaches farther at 930 mm. FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L 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/7L
  • +Extended reach without a larger base
  • +Small enough to fit inside CNC enclosures
  • +IP67 wrist for coolant exposure
  • +Low integration cost for benchtop cells
Kawasaki RS007L
  • +Compact footprint for dense cells
  • +Fast cycle times for light payloads
  • +IP67 wrist for coolant and spatter exposure
  • +Simple integration with F60 controller tools

Common questions

Which has more payload, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L or the Kawasaki RS007L?
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L and Kawasaki RS007L match at 7 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The Kawasaki RS007L has more reach at 930 mm versus 911 mm.
Which is more precise?
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm.
Should I choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L or the Kawasaki RS007L?
Match the pick to the job. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 911 mm. The Kawasaki RS007L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 930 mm.