Head to head
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L vs Mitsubishi RV-7FR
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Long-reach small arm for machine tending
Compact precise arm for assembly and handling
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L reaches farther, 911 mm to 713 mm. If precision drives the job, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L holds the tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm. They run different controllers, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L on the R-30iB Plus and the Mitsubishi RV-7FR on the CR800-D, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. Mounting options differ: the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L lists Floor, Angle, and Inverted, and the Mitsubishi RV-7FR lists Floor, Ceiling, and Wall.
Choose this one when
Job fit first, then the controller and cell constraints that decide which arm you can actually install.
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L when
- Extended reach without a larger base
- Small enough to fit inside CNC enclosures
- IP67 wrist for coolant exposure
- Low integration cost for benchtop cells
Watch for
- Reduced stiffness at full reach versus standard-arm variants
- Limited payload for heavier fixtures
Choose the Mitsubishi RV-7FR when
- Tight repeatability in a compact package
- Strong integration with Mitsubishi PLC ecosystems
- Multiple mounting orientations
- Reliable in continuous light-duty operation
Watch for
- Reach is modest for larger fixture layouts
- Smaller integrator base outside Mitsubishi-heavy plants
Controller ecosystem
Programming habits, spare parts, and pendant familiarity often decide the pick when payloads are close.
- Brand
- FANUC
- Controller
- R-30iB Plus
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L run through FANUC's R-30iB Plus stack.
- Brand
- Mitsubishi
- Controller
- CR800-D
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the Mitsubishi RV-7FR run through Mitsubishi's CR800-D stack.
These arms run different controllers (R-30iB Plus vs CR800-D). If your team already programs one of them, retraining programmers and stocking a second set of spares usually costs more than a small payload or reach advantage on paper.
Mounting, footprint, and mass
How the arm can be oriented in the cell, and how much mass you have to mount.
| Field | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L | Mitsubishi RV-7FR |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor, Angle, and Inverted | Floor, Ceiling, and Wall |
| Robot mass | 27 kg | 65 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP67 (IP69K option) | IP40 |
Heavier arms want stiffer bases and more clearance around the swept volume, and they push freight and rigging costs up on the install. IP ratings only cover the section they name, so a wrist-only rating protects the wrist and nothing else; check the body rating separately before you commit the arm to a washdown or dusty cell.
Application fit
Where each arm is aimed, based on the applications listed on its robot page.
Both pages list machine tending, assembly, dispensing, and material handling.
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L covers
Mitsubishi RV-7FR covers
Speed and cycle-time planning
Speed is rarely a single datasheet number across brands. Use payload, reach, and class as the planning frame, then confirm cycle time in a path study.
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 7 kg at 911 mm with ±0.01 mm repeatability. The Mitsubishi RV-7FR is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 7 kg at 713 mm with ±0.02 mm. Class changes how speed shows up in a cell: collaborative arms slow down near people and can speed up in a guarded mode, while industrial arms run at rated speed inside a fence or scanner field. Which arm cycles faster on your part depends on the path, the payload, and the safeguarding, so confirm the takt with a path study before you quote it.
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L or the Mitsubishi RV-7FR?
- The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L and Mitsubishi RV-7FR match at 7 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L has more reach at 911 mm versus 713 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 Mitsubishi RV-7FR?
- 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 Mitsubishi RV-7FR is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 713 mm.
- Do the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L and Mitsubishi RV-7FR use the same controller?
- No. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L uses R-30iB Plus and the Mitsubishi RV-7FR uses CR800-D.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L is rated IP67 (IP69K option). The Mitsubishi RV-7FR is rated IP40. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.