Head to head
FANUC M-710iC/70 vs Kawasaki RS080N
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Higher-payload sibling for pallet and part transfer
Mid-heavy arm for material handling and palletizing support
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
On paper these two are close, 70 kg against 80 kg and 2050 mm against 2100 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. They run different controllers, the FANUC M-710iC/70 on the R-30iB Plus and the Kawasaki RS080N on the F02, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. Mounting options differ: the FANUC M-710iC/70 lists Floor, Ceiling, and Angle, and the Kawasaki RS080N lists Floor and Ceiling.
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-710iC/70 when
- Higher payload without a larger footprint
- Same envelope as the M-710iC/50
- Robust for continuous multi-shift duty
- Wide accessory and EOAT ecosystem
Watch for
- Heavier arm increases cycle inertia at full reach
- Larger power draw than the /50 variant
Choose the Kawasaki RS080N when
- Strong payload-to-footprint ratio
- Rigid arm holds accuracy at full reach
- Reliable in continuous multi-shift use
- Compatible with Kawasaki's palletizing software
Watch for
- Large swept volume needs generous cell clearance
- Higher power draw than lighter arms
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-710iC/70 run through FANUC's R-30iB Plus stack.
- Brand
- Kawasaki
- Controller
- F02
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the Kawasaki RS080N run through Kawasaki's F02 stack.
These arms run different controllers (R-30iB Plus vs F02). 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-710iC/70 | Kawasaki RS080N |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor, Ceiling, and Angle | Floor and Ceiling |
| Robot mass | 560 kg | 555 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP67 wrist & J3 / IP54 body | IP67 wrist / IP65 base axes |
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 palletizing.
FANUC M-710iC/70 covers
Kawasaki RS080N 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-710iC/70 is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 70 kg at 2050 mm with ±0.04 mm repeatability. The Kawasaki RS080N is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 80 kg at 2100 mm with ±0.06 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-710iC/70 or the Kawasaki RS080N?
- The Kawasaki RS080N has more payload at 80 kg versus 70 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Kawasaki RS080N has more reach at 2100 mm versus 2050 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The FANUC M-710iC/70 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.04 mm.
- Should I choose the FANUC M-710iC/70 or the Kawasaki RS080N?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-710iC/70 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 70 kg and 2050 mm. The Kawasaki RS080N is a 6-axis industrial arm at 80 kg and 2100 mm.
- Do the FANUC M-710iC/70 and Kawasaki RS080N use the same controller?
- No. The FANUC M-710iC/70 uses R-30iB Plus and the Kawasaki RS080N uses F02.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The FANUC M-710iC/70 is rated IP67 wrist & J3 / IP54 body. The Kawasaki RS080N is rated IP67 wrist / IP65 base axes. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.