Head to head
FANUC LR Mate 200iD 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.
The benchmark tabletop six-axis for tending and assembly.
Fast small robot for high-speed handling.
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) reaches farther, 901 mm to 717 mm. If precision drives the job, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD holds the tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm. They run different controllers, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD on the R-30iB Plus and the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) on the KR C4 compact, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. Mounting options differ: the FANUC LR Mate 200iD lists Floor, Angle, and Inverted, and the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) 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 when
- Fast cycle times
- Slim arm clears tight fixtures
- Huge installed base and parts availability
Watch for
- Limited payload for heavier end-effectors
- Reach is short for wide layouts
Choose the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) when
- High speed
- Multiple mounting options
Watch for
- Low payload
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 run through FANUC's R-30iB Plus stack.
- Brand
- KUKA
- Controller
- KR C4 compact
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) run through KUKA's KR C4 compact stack.
These arms run different controllers (R-30iB Plus vs KR C4 compact). 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 | KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor, Angle, and Inverted | Floor, Ceiling, and Wall |
| Robot mass | 25 kg | 52 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP67 body & wrist (IP69K optional) | IP54 |
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, and material handling.
FANUC LR Mate 200iD covers
KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) 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 is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 7 kg at 717 mm with ±0.01 mm repeatability. The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 6 kg at 901 mm with ±0.03 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 or the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)?
- The FANUC LR Mate 200iD has more payload at 7 kg versus 6 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) has more reach at 901 mm versus 717 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The FANUC LR Mate 200iD holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm.
- Should I choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD or the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 717 mm. The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) is a 6-axis industrial arm at 6 kg and 901 mm.
- Do the FANUC LR Mate 200iD and KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) use the same controller?
- No. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD uses R-30iB Plus and the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) uses KR C4 compact.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The FANUC LR Mate 200iD is rated IP67 body & wrist (IP69K optional). The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) is rated IP54. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.