Head to head
FANUC M-10iA/12 vs FANUC M-10iD/12
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Compact fast arm for welding and light handling
Slim, hollow-wrist mid-payload for dense cells.
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
On paper these two are close, both carry 12 kg and 1420 mm against 1441 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. Both run the R-30iB Plus controller, so programming, spare parts, and operator familiarity carry across either way. Both are aimed at material handling and assembly, with the FANUC M-10iA/12 stretching to arc welding and dispensing and the FANUC M-10iD/12 to machine tending.
Choose this one when
Job fit first, then the controller and cell constraints that decide which arm you can actually install.
Choose the FANUC M-10iA/12 when
- Fast cycle times for its payload class
- Hollow wrist simplifies cable and torch routing
- Compact base footprint
- Good reach-to-size ratio
Watch for
- Payload limits it to light fixtures and tooling
- Not intended for repeated heavy shock loads
Choose the FANUC M-10iD/12 when
- Internal cable routing reduces snagging
- Strong reach-to-footprint ratio
Watch for
- Mid payload only
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 M-10iA/12 run through FANUC's R-30iB Plus stack.
- Brand
- FANUC
- Controller
- R-30iB Plus
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the FANUC M-10iD/12 run through FANUC's R-30iB Plus stack.
Both arms run the R-30iB Plus controller, so pendant skills, program backups, and many spare parts carry over if you standardize on either model.
Mounting, footprint, and mass
How the arm can be oriented in the cell, and how much mass you have to mount.
| Field | FANUC M-10iA/12 | FANUC M-10iD/12 |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor, Inverted, and Angle | Floor, Angle, and Inverted |
| Robot mass | 130 kg | 145 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP67 wrist & J3 arm / IP54 body | IP67 wrist & J3 arm / IP54 body (IP65 optional) |
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 material handling and assembly, with the differences below.
FANUC M-10iA/12 also covers
FANUC M-10iD/12 also 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 M-10iA/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 12 kg at 1420 mm with ±0.08 mm repeatability. The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 12 kg at 1441 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 M-10iA/12 or the FANUC M-10iD/12?
- The FANUC M-10iA/12 and FANUC M-10iD/12 match at 12 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The FANUC M-10iD/12 has more reach at 1441 mm versus 1420 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The FANUC M-10iD/12 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm.
- Should I choose the FANUC M-10iA/12 or the FANUC M-10iD/12?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-10iA/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1420 mm. The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1441 mm.
- Do the FANUC M-10iA/12 and FANUC M-10iD/12 use the same controller?
- Yes. Both run the R-30iB Plus controller.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The FANUC M-10iA/12 is rated IP67 wrist & J3 arm / IP54 body. The FANUC M-10iD/12 is rated IP67 wrist & J3 arm / IP54 body (IP65 optional). Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.