Head to head
KUKA KR 10 R1420 vs Yaskawa Motoman GP8
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Mid reach arm for general assembly and handling
Nimble 8 kg arm with a fast wrist.
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the KUKA KR 10 R1420 carries more, 10 kg to the Yaskawa Motoman GP8's 8 kg, and the KUKA KR 10 R1420 reaches farther, 1420 mm to 727 mm. If precision drives the job, the Yaskawa Motoman GP8 holds the tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm. They run different controllers, the KUKA KR 10 R1420 on the KR C4 and the Yaskawa Motoman GP8 on the YRC1000, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the KUKA KR 10 R1420 lists Angle mounting while the Yaskawa Motoman GP8 lists Tilt mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at machine tending and material handling, with the KUKA KR 10 R1420 stretching to packaging.
- Long reach for its weight class
- Consistent repeatability across the work envelope
- Compatible with KUKA's broad software ecosystem
- Easy to retrofit into existing cells
- Fast
- Flexible mounting
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the KUKA KR 10 R1420 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP8?
- The KUKA KR 10 R1420 has more payload at 10 kg versus 8 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The KUKA KR 10 R1420 has more reach at 1420 mm versus 727 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm.
- Should I choose the KUKA KR 10 R1420 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP8?
- Match the pick to the job. The KUKA KR 10 R1420 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 10 kg and 1420 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 8 kg and 727 mm.