Head to head
FANUC M-10iD/12 vs KUKA KR 10 R1420
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Slim, hollow-wrist mid-payload for dense cells.
Mid reach arm for general assembly and handling
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the FANUC M-10iD/12 carries more, 12 kg to the KUKA KR 10 R1420's 10 kg. If precision drives the job, the FANUC M-10iD/12 holds the tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm. They run different controllers, the FANUC M-10iD/12 on the R-30iB Plus and the KUKA KR 10 R1420 on the KR C4, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the FANUC M-10iD/12 lists Inverted mounting while the KUKA KR 10 R1420 lists Ceiling and Wall mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at material handling and machine tending, with the KUKA KR 10 R1420 to packaging.
- Internal cable routing reduces snagging
- Strong reach-to-footprint ratio
- Long reach for its weight class
- Consistent repeatability across the work envelope
- Compatible with KUKA's broad software ecosystem
- Easy to retrofit into existing cells
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the FANUC M-10iD/12 or the KUKA KR 10 R1420?
- The FANUC M-10iD/12 has more payload at 12 kg versus 10 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-10iD/12 or the KUKA KR 10 R1420?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1441 mm. The KUKA KR 10 R1420 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 10 kg and 1420 mm.