Head to head
FANUC M-20iD/25 vs Yaskawa Motoman GP25
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
High-rigidity 25 kg arm for handling and welding.
Mid payload robot for handling and machine tending
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
On paper these two are close, both carry 25 kg and 1831 mm against 1730 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. They run different controllers, the FANUC M-20iD/25 on the R-30iB Plus and the Yaskawa Motoman GP25 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-20iD/25 lists Angle and Inverted mounting while the Yaskawa Motoman GP25 lists Wall and Tilt mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at material handling and machine tending, with the FANUC M-20iD/25 stretching to arc welding and the Yaskawa Motoman GP25 to packaging and palletizing.
- Long reach for its payload
- Popular welding platform
- Strong speed to payload ratio
- Reliable in multi shift CNC tending
- Compact base footprint
- Washdown rated for light coolant exposure
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the FANUC M-20iD/25 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP25?
- The FANUC M-20iD/25 and Yaskawa Motoman GP25 match at 25 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The FANUC M-20iD/25 has more reach at 1831 mm versus 1730 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- Both are rated at ±0.02 mm repeatability.
- Should I choose the FANUC M-20iD/25 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP25?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-20iD/25 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 25 kg and 1831 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman GP25 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 25 kg and 1730 mm.