Head to head
FANUC R-2000iC/165F vs KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec)
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
FANUC1 wins
FANUC R-2000iC/165F
The world's most common heavy-duty spot-welding arm.
KUKA3 wins
KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec)
Heavy Quantec arm for body shops.
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
165 kg
Payload
210 kg
2,655 mm
Reach
2,696 mm
±0.05 mm
Repeatability
±0.06 mm
6
Axes
6
1,090 kg
Robot mass
1,068 kg
Not confirmed
Introducedreference
2010
The verdict
KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) carries more payload at 210 kg. KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) reaches farther at 2696 mm. FANUC R-2000iC/165F holds tighter repeatability at ±0.05 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 R-2000iC/165F →
- +Enormous installed base
- +Wide reach and payload envelope
KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) →
- +Robust for continuous duty
- +Wide payload family
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the FANUC R-2000iC/165F or the KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec)?
- The KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) has more payload at 210 kg versus 165 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) has more reach at 2696 mm versus 2655 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The FANUC R-2000iC/165F holds tighter repeatability at ±0.05 mm.
- Should I choose the FANUC R-2000iC/165F or the KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec)?
- Match the pick to the job. The FANUC R-2000iC/165F is a 6-axis industrial arm at 165 kg and 2655 mm. The KUKA KR 210 R2700 (Quantec) is a 6-axis industrial arm at 210 kg and 2696 mm.