Head to head
FANUC M-900iB/700 vs KUKA KR 1000 TITAN
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Heavy-payload giant for press tending and casting
Heaviest KUKA arm built for extreme payload handling
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the KUKA KR 1000 TITAN carries more, 1000 kg to the FANUC M-900iB/700's 700 kg. They run different controllers, the FANUC M-900iB/700 on the R-30iB Plus and the KUKA KR 1000 TITAN on the KR C5, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. Both are aimed at material handling, with the FANUC M-900iB/700 stretching to machine tending and the KUKA KR 1000 TITAN to press tending and palletizing.
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-900iB/700 when
- 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
Watch for
- Large footprint and foundation requirements
- Not economical for light-duty applications
Choose the KUKA KR 1000 TITAN when
- Extreme payload capacity
- Long reach for a robot of this class
- Purpose built for the heaviest handling jobs
- Rugged construction for continuous heavy use
Watch for
- Requires major foundation and crane access for installation
- Only justified when payload truly demands it
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-900iB/700 run through FANUC's R-30iB Plus stack.
- Brand
- KUKA
- Controller
- KR C5
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the KUKA KR 1000 TITAN run through KUKA's KR C5 stack.
These arms run different controllers (R-30iB Plus vs KR C5). 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-900iB/700 | KUKA KR 1000 TITAN |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor | Floor |
| Robot mass | 2,800 kg | 4,690 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP67 wrist & J3 arm / body standard (opt. IP54 / IP56) | IP65 |
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, with the differences below.
FANUC M-900iB/700 also covers
KUKA KR 1000 TITAN 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-900iB/700 is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 700 kg at 2832 mm with ±0.1 mm repeatability. The KUKA KR 1000 TITAN is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 1000 kg at 3202 mm with ±0.1 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-900iB/700 or the KUKA KR 1000 TITAN?
- The KUKA KR 1000 TITAN has more payload at 1000 kg versus 700 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The KUKA KR 1000 TITAN has more reach at 3202 mm versus 2832 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- Both are rated at ±0.1 mm repeatability.
- Should I choose the FANUC M-900iB/700 or the KUKA KR 1000 TITAN?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC M-900iB/700 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 700 kg and 2832 mm. The KUKA KR 1000 TITAN is a 6-axis industrial arm at 1000 kg and 3202 mm.
- Do the FANUC M-900iB/700 and KUKA KR 1000 TITAN use the same controller?
- No. The FANUC M-900iB/700 uses R-30iB Plus and the KUKA KR 1000 TITAN uses KR C5.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The FANUC M-900iB/700 is rated IP67 wrist & J3 arm / body standard (opt. IP54 / IP56). The KUKA KR 1000 TITAN is rated IP65. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.