Head to head
FANUC M-10iD/12 vs Yaskawa Motoman GP12
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.
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 1441 mm against 1440 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. They run different controllers, the FANUC M-10iD/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. Mounting options differ: the FANUC M-10iD/12 lists Floor, Angle, and Inverted, and the Yaskawa Motoman GP12 lists Floor, Wall, Ceiling, and Tilt. Both are aimed at material handling and machine tending, with the Yaskawa Motoman GP12 to packaging.
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-10iD/12 when
- Internal cable routing reduces snagging
- Strong reach-to-footprint ratio
Watch for
- Mid payload only
Choose the Yaskawa Motoman GP12 when
- Good reach for a mid size robot
- High repeatability for precision assembly
- Washdown rated construction
- Flexible mounting orientations
Watch for
- Payload ceiling limits heavier tooling
- Mid range reach may need auxiliary axes for larger cells
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-10iD/12 run through FANUC's R-30iB Plus stack.
- Brand
- Yaskawa
- Controller
- YRC1000
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the Yaskawa Motoman GP12 run through Yaskawa's YRC1000 stack.
These arms run different controllers (R-30iB Plus vs YRC1000). If your team already programs one of them, retraining programmers and stocking a second set of spares usually costs more than a small payload or reach advantage on paper.
Mounting, footprint, and mass
How the arm can be oriented in the cell, and how much mass you have to mount.
| Field | FANUC M-10iD/12 | Yaskawa Motoman GP12 |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor, Angle, and Inverted | Floor, Wall, Ceiling, and Tilt |
| Robot mass | 145 kg | 150 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP67 wrist & J3 arm / IP54 body (IP65 optional) | IP67 wrist / 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, machine tending, and assembly, with the differences below.
FANUC M-10iD/12 covers
Yaskawa Motoman GP12 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-10iD/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 12 kg at 1441 mm with ±0.02 mm repeatability. The Yaskawa Motoman GP12 is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 12 kg at 1440 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-10iD/12 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP12?
- The FANUC M-10iD/12 and Yaskawa Motoman GP12 match at 12 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The FANUC M-10iD/12 has more reach at 1441 mm versus 1440 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- Both are rated at ±0.02 mm repeatability.
- Should I choose the FANUC M-10iD/12 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP12?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1441 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman GP12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1440 mm.
- Do the FANUC M-10iD/12 and Yaskawa Motoman GP12 use the same controller?
- No. The FANUC M-10iD/12 uses R-30iB Plus and the Yaskawa Motoman GP12 uses YRC1000.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The FANUC M-10iD/12 is rated IP67 wrist & J3 arm / IP54 body (IP65 optional). The Yaskawa Motoman GP12 is rated IP67 wrist / IP54 body (IP65 optional). Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.