Head to head
FANUC M-710iC/70 vs Yaskawa Motoman GP50
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
Versatile 50 kg robot for handling and packaging
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the FANUC M-710iC/70 carries more, 70 kg to the Yaskawa Motoman GP50's 50 kg. If precision drives the job, the Yaskawa Motoman GP50 holds the tighter repeatability at ±0.03 mm. They run different controllers, the FANUC M-710iC/70 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. Mounting options differ: the FANUC M-710iC/70 lists Floor, Ceiling, and Angle, and the Yaskawa Motoman GP50 lists Floor, Ceiling, Wall, and Tilt. Both are aimed at material handling and machine tending, with the Yaskawa Motoman GP50 to packaging.
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 Yaskawa Motoman GP50 when
- Good payload to reach balance
- Fast cycle times for its class
- Reliable in continuous packaging lines
- Ceiling mount option available
Watch for
- Not intended for the heaviest palletizing loads
- Larger footprint than compact GP models
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
- Yaskawa
- Controller
- YRC1000
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the Yaskawa Motoman GP50 run through Yaskawa's YRC1000 stack.
These arms run different controllers (R-30iB Plus vs YRC1000). 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 | Yaskawa Motoman GP50 |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor, Ceiling, and Angle | Floor, Ceiling, Wall, and Tilt |
| Robot mass | 560 kg | 570 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP67 wrist & J3 / IP54 body | IP67 wrist / IP54 body |
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, with the differences below.
FANUC M-710iC/70 covers
Yaskawa Motoman GP50 also 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 Yaskawa Motoman GP50 is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 50 kg at 2061 mm with ±0.03 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 Yaskawa Motoman GP50?
- The FANUC M-710iC/70 has more payload at 70 kg versus 50 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Yaskawa Motoman GP50 has more reach at 2061 mm versus 2050 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The Yaskawa Motoman GP50 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.03 mm.
- Should I choose the FANUC M-710iC/70 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP50?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-710iC/70 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 70 kg and 2050 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman GP50 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 50 kg and 2061 mm.
- Do the FANUC M-710iC/70 and Yaskawa Motoman GP50 use the same controller?
- No. The FANUC M-710iC/70 uses R-30iB Plus and the Yaskawa Motoman GP50 uses YRC1000.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The FANUC M-710iC/70 is rated IP67 wrist & J3 / IP54 body. The Yaskawa Motoman GP50 is rated IP67 wrist / IP54 body. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.