Head to head
FANUC LR Mate 200iD vs Yaskawa Motoman GP8
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
FANUC1 wins
FANUC LR Mate 200iD
The benchmark tabletop six-axis for tending and assembly.
Yaskawa2 wins
Yaskawa Motoman GP8
Nimble 8 kg arm with a fast wrist.
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
7 kg
Payload
8 kg
717 mm
Reach
727 mm
±0.01 mm
Repeatability
±0.01 mm
6
Axes
6
25 kg
Robot mass
32 kg
2013
Introducedreference
2017
The verdict
Yaskawa Motoman GP8 carries more payload at 8 kg. Yaskawa Motoman GP8 reaches farther at 727 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 →
- +Fast cycle times
- +Slim arm clears tight fixtures
- +Huge installed base and parts availability
Yaskawa Motoman GP8 →
- +Fast
- +Flexible mounting
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD or the Yaskawa Motoman GP8?
- The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 has more payload at 8 kg versus 7 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 has more reach at 727 mm versus 717 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- Both are rated at ±0.01 mm repeatability.
- Should I choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD or the Yaskawa Motoman GP8?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 717 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 8 kg and 727 mm.