Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

FANUC M-710iC/50 vs Yaskawa Motoman GP50

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

FANUC1 of 5 categories
FANUC M-710iC/50

Mid-size workhorse for handling and welding lines

Yaskawa1 of 5 categories
Yaskawa Motoman GP50

Versatile 50 kg robot for handling and packaging

Specification duel

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

50 kg
Payload
50 kg
2,050 mm
Reach
2,061 mm
±0.03 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
6
Axes
6
560 kg
Robot mass
570 kg
2008
Introducedreference
Not confirmed

The verdict

On paper these two are close, both carry 50 kg and 2050 mm against 2061 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. They run different controllers, the FANUC M-710iC/50 on the R-30iB Plus and the Yaskawa Motoman GP50 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-710iC/50 lists Angle mounting while the Yaskawa Motoman GP50 lists Wall and Tilt mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at material handling and machine tending, with the FANUC M-710iC/50 stretching to arc welding and assembly and the Yaskawa Motoman GP50 to packaging and palletizing.

FANUC M-710iC/50
  • Wide work envelope for its class
  • Slim wrist clears tight fixtures
  • Shares spares with M-710iC family
  • Proven uptime in high-volume lines
Yaskawa Motoman GP50
  • Good payload to reach balance
  • Fast cycle times for its class
  • Reliable in continuous packaging lines
  • Ceiling mount option available

Common questions

Which has more payload, the FANUC M-710iC/50 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP50?
The FANUC M-710iC/50 and Yaskawa Motoman GP50 match at 50 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The Yaskawa Motoman GP50 has more reach at 2061 mm versus 2050 mm.
Which is more precise?
Both are rated at ±0.03 mm repeatability.
Should I choose the FANUC M-710iC/50 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP50?
Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-710iC/50 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 50 kg and 2050 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman GP50 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 50 kg and 2061 mm.