Head to head
FANUC R-1000iA/80F vs Kawasaki RS080N
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Foundry-rated arm for harsh handling duty
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, both carry 80 kg and 2230 mm against 2100 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. They run different controllers, the FANUC R-1000iA/80F 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.
Choose this one when
Job fit first, then the controller and cell constraints that decide which arm you can actually install.
Choose the FANUC R-1000iA/80F when
- Sealed construction for foundry and washdown duty
- High payload with a compact base
- Fast acceleration for casting cycle times
- Heat-resistant cabling option available
Watch for
- Sealed variant carries a price premium over standard models
- Foundry duty shortens maintenance intervals on seals
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 R-1000iA/80F 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 R-1000iA/80F | Kawasaki RS080N |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor and Ceiling | Floor and Ceiling |
| Robot mass | 620 kg | 555 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP67 wrist & J3 arm / IP54 body (IP56 optional) | 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 R-1000iA/80F 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 R-1000iA/80F is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 80 kg at 2230 mm with ±0.03 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 R-1000iA/80F or the Kawasaki RS080N?
- The FANUC R-1000iA/80F and Kawasaki RS080N match at 80 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The FANUC R-1000iA/80F has more reach at 2230 mm versus 2100 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The FANUC R-1000iA/80F holds tighter repeatability at ±0.03 mm.
- Should I choose the FANUC R-1000iA/80F or the Kawasaki RS080N?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC R-1000iA/80F is a 6-axis industrial arm at 80 kg and 2230 mm. The Kawasaki RS080N is a 6-axis industrial arm at 80 kg and 2100 mm.
- Do the FANUC R-1000iA/80F and Kawasaki RS080N use the same controller?
- No. The FANUC R-1000iA/80F uses R-30iB Plus and the Kawasaki RS080N uses F02.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The FANUC R-1000iA/80F is rated IP67 wrist & J3 arm / IP54 body (IP56 optional). The Kawasaki RS080N is rated IP67 wrist / IP65 base axes. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.