Head to head
FANUC M-900iB/700 vs Kawasaki RS080N
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
FANUC2 wins
FANUC M-900iB/700
Heavy-payload giant for press tending and casting
Kawasaki2 wins
Kawasaki RS080N
Mid-heavy arm for material handling and palletizing support
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
700 kg
Payload
80 kg
2,832 mm
Reach
2,100 mm
±0.1 mm
Repeatability
±0.06 mm
6
Axes
6
2,800 kg
Robot mass
555 kg
The verdict
FANUC M-900iB/700 carries more payload at 700 kg. FANUC M-900iB/700 reaches farther at 2832 mm. Kawasaki RS080N 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-900iB/700 →
- +Very high payload for a standard six-axis arm
- +Rigid structure holds accuracy under heavy loads
- +Long service life in foundry and press duty
- +Wide selection of heavy-duty EOAT partners
Kawasaki RS080N →
- +Strong payload-to-footprint ratio
- +Rigid arm holds accuracy at full reach
- +Reliable in continuous multi-shift use
- +Compatible with Kawasaki's palletizing software
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the FANUC M-900iB/700 or the Kawasaki RS080N?
- The FANUC M-900iB/700 has more payload at 700 kg versus 80 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The FANUC M-900iB/700 has more reach at 2832 mm versus 2100 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The Kawasaki RS080N holds tighter repeatability at ±0.06 mm.
- Should I choose the FANUC M-900iB/700 or the Kawasaki RS080N?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-900iB/700 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 700 kg and 2832 mm. The Kawasaki RS080N is a 6-axis industrial arm at 80 kg and 2100 mm.