Head to head
FANUC M-10iA/12 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 M-10iA/12
Compact fast arm for welding and light handling
Kawasaki2 wins
Kawasaki RS007L
Compact fast arm for handling and welding
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
12 kg
Payload
7 kg
1,420 mm
Reach
930 mm
±0.08 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
6
Axes
6
130 kg
Robot mass
36 kg
Not confirmed
Introducedreference
2017
The verdict
FANUC M-10iA/12 carries more payload at 12 kg. FANUC M-10iA/12 reaches farther at 1420 mm. Kawasaki RS007L holds tighter repeatability at ±0.03 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 M-10iA/12 →
- +Fast cycle times for its payload class
- +Hollow wrist simplifies cable and torch routing
- +Compact base footprint
- +Good reach-to-size ratio
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 M-10iA/12 or the Kawasaki RS007L?
- The FANUC M-10iA/12 has more payload at 12 kg versus 7 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The FANUC M-10iA/12 has more reach at 1420 mm versus 930 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The Kawasaki RS007L holds tighter repeatability at ±0.03 mm.
- Should I choose the FANUC M-10iA/12 or the Kawasaki RS007L?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-10iA/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1420 mm. The Kawasaki RS007L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 930 mm.