Head to head
FANUC M-10iA/12 vs Yaskawa Motoman GP12
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
General purpose mid size robot for handling and assembly
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 1440 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. They run different controllers, the FANUC M-10iA/12 on the R-30iB Plus and the Yaskawa Motoman GP12 on the YRC1000, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the FANUC M-10iA/12 lists Inverted and Angle mounting while the Yaskawa Motoman GP12 lists Wall and Ceiling mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at material handling and assembly, with the FANUC M-10iA/12 stretching to arc welding and dispensing and the Yaskawa Motoman GP12 to machine tending and packaging.
- Fast cycle times for its payload class
- Hollow wrist simplifies cable and torch routing
- Compact base footprint
- Good reach-to-size ratio
- Good reach for a mid size robot
- High repeatability for precision assembly
- Washdown rated construction
- Flexible mounting orientations
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the FANUC M-10iA/12 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP12?
- The FANUC M-10iA/12 and Yaskawa Motoman GP12 match at 12 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Yaskawa Motoman GP12 has more reach at 1440 mm versus 1420 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The Yaskawa Motoman GP12 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm.
- Should I choose the FANUC M-10iA/12 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP12?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-10iA/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1420 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman GP12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1440 mm.