Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

FANUC M-2000iA/1700L vs KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec)

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.

KUKA2 wins
KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec)

Heavy Quantec arm for body shops.

Specification duel

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

1,700 kg
Payload
210 kg
4,683 mm
Reach
2,696 mm
±0.27 mm
Repeatability
±0.06 mm
6
Axes
6
12,500 kg
Robot mass
1,068 kg
2015
Introducedreference
2010

The verdict

FANUC M-2000iA/1700L carries more payload at 1700 kg. FANUC M-2000iA/1700L reaches farther at 4683 mm. KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) holds tighter repeatability at ±0.06 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
KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec)
  • +Robust for continuous duty
  • +Wide payload family

Common questions

Which has more payload, the FANUC M-2000iA/1700L or the KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec)?
The FANUC M-2000iA/1700L has more payload at 1700 kg versus 210 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The FANUC M-2000iA/1700L has more reach at 4683 mm versus 2696 mm.
Which is more precise?
The KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) holds tighter repeatability at ±0.06 mm.
Should I choose the FANUC M-2000iA/1700L or the KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec)?
Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-2000iA/1700L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 1700 kg and 4683 mm. The KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) is a 6-axis industrial arm at 210 kg and 2696 mm.