Which has more payload, the FANUC M-2000iA/1700L or the FANUC M-900iB/700?

The FANUC M-2000iA/1700L has more payload at 1700 kg versus 700 kg.

Which reaches farther?

The FANUC M-2000iA/1700L has more reach at 4683 mm versus 2832 mm.

Should I choose the FANUC M-2000iA/1700L or the FANUC M-900iB/700?

Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-2000iA/1700L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 1700 kg and 4683 mm. The FANUC M-900iB/700 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 700 kg and 2832 mm.

Head to head

FANUC M-2000iA/1700L vs FANUC M-900iB/700

A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.

FANUC2 wins

FANUC M-2000iA/1700L

One of the strongest six-axis robots built.

FANUC2 wins

FANUC M-900iB/700

Heavy-payload giant for press tending and casting

Specification duel

Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.

1,700 kg

Payload

700 kg

4,683 mm

Reach

2,832 mm

±0.27 mm

Repeatability

±0.1 mm

Axes

12,500 kg

Robot mass

2,800 kg

2015

Introducedreference

Not confirmed

The verdict

FANUC M-2000iA/1700L carries more payload at 1700 kg. FANUC M-2000iA/1700L reaches farther at 4683 mm. FANUC M-900iB/700 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.1 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-2000iA/1700L →

+Extreme payload
+Lifts full assemblies in one pick

FANUC M-900iB/700 →

+Very high payload for a standard six-axis arm
+Rigid structure holds accuracy under heavy loads
+Long service life in foundry and press duty
+Wide selection of heavy-duty EOAT partners

Full FANUC M-2000iA/1700L page →Full FANUC M-900iB/700 page →

Common questions

Which has more payload, the FANUC M-2000iA/1700L or the FANUC M-900iB/700?: The FANUC M-2000iA/1700L has more payload at 1700 kg versus 700 kg.
Which reaches farther?: The FANUC M-2000iA/1700L has more reach at 4683 mm versus 2832 mm.
Which is more precise?: The FANUC M-900iB/700 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.1 mm.
Should I choose the FANUC M-2000iA/1700L or the FANUC M-900iB/700?: Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-2000iA/1700L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 1700 kg and 4683 mm. The FANUC M-900iB/700 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 700 kg and 2832 mm.