Head to head
KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) vs Yaskawa Motoman GP8
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
KUKA1 wins
KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)
Fast small robot for high-speed handling.
Yaskawa3 wins
Yaskawa Motoman GP8
Nimble 8 kg arm with a fast wrist.
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
6 kg
Payload
8 kg
901 mm
Reach
727 mm
±0.03 mm
Repeatability
±0.01 mm
6
Axes
6
52 kg
Robot mass
32 kg
2012
Introducedreference
2017
The verdict
Yaskawa Motoman GP8 carries more payload at 8 kg. KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) reaches farther at 901 mm. Yaskawa Motoman GP8 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 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.
KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) →
- +High speed
- +Multiple mounting options
Yaskawa Motoman GP8 →
- +Fast
- +Flexible mounting
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) or the Yaskawa Motoman GP8?
- The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 has more payload at 8 kg versus 6 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) has more reach at 901 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 6 R900 (Agilus) or the Yaskawa Motoman GP8?
- Match the pick to the job. The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) is a 6-axis industrial arm at 6 kg and 901 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 8 kg and 727 mm.