Head to head
Kawasaki RS007L vs Staubli TX2-60L
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Compact fast arm for handling and welding
Clean, precise arm for assembly and dispensing
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the Kawasaki RS007L carries more, 7 kg to the Staubli TX2-60L's 3.7 kg. If precision drives the job, the Staubli TX2-60L holds the tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm. They run different controllers, the Kawasaki RS007L on the F60 and the Staubli TX2-60L on the CS9, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. Mounting options differ: the Kawasaki RS007L lists Floor and Ceiling, and the Staubli TX2-60L lists Floor, Wall, and Ceiling. Both are aimed at machine tending and assembly, with the Kawasaki RS007L stretching to material handling and the Staubli TX2-60L 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 Kawasaki RS007L when
- Compact footprint for dense cells
- Fast cycle times for light payloads
- IP67 wrist for coolant and spatter exposure
- Simple integration with F60 controller tools
Watch for
- Reach is short for larger fixtures
- Payload limits heavier gripper packages
Choose the Staubli TX2-60L when
- Fully enclosed arm keeps particulates out
- Cleanroom and food-grade variants available
- Tight repeatability for precision assembly
- Internal routing protects cables from wear
Watch for
- Payload is modest for heavier fixtures
- Premium cost versus comparable general-purpose arms
Controller ecosystem
Programming habits, spare parts, and pendant familiarity often decide the pick when payloads are close.
- Brand
- Kawasaki
- Controller
- F60
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the Kawasaki RS007L run through Kawasaki's F60 stack.
- Brand
- Staubli
- Controller
- CS9
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the Staubli TX2-60L run through Staubli's CS9 stack.
These arms run different controllers (F60 vs CS9). 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 | Kawasaki RS007L | Staubli TX2-60L |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor and Ceiling | Floor, Wall, and Ceiling |
| Robot mass | 36 kg | 52.9 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP67 wrist / IP65 base axes | IP65 / IP67 |
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 machine tending, assembly, and dispensing, with the differences below.
Kawasaki RS007L also covers
Staubli TX2-60L 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 Kawasaki RS007L is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 7 kg at 930 mm with ±0.03 mm repeatability. The Staubli TX2-60L is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 3.7 kg at 920 mm with ±0.02 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 Kawasaki RS007L or the Staubli TX2-60L?
- The Kawasaki RS007L has more payload at 7 kg versus 3.7 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Kawasaki RS007L has more reach at 930 mm versus 920 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The Staubli TX2-60L holds tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm.
- Should I choose the Kawasaki RS007L or the Staubli TX2-60L?
- Match the pick to the job. The Kawasaki RS007L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 930 mm. The Staubli TX2-60L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 3.7 kg and 920 mm.
- Do the Kawasaki RS007L and Staubli TX2-60L use the same controller?
- No. The Kawasaki RS007L uses F60 and the Staubli TX2-60L uses CS9.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The Kawasaki RS007L is rated IP67 wrist / IP65 base axes. The Staubli TX2-60L is rated IP65 / IP67. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.