Head to head
Mitsubishi RV-7FR vs Staubli TX2-60L
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Compact precise arm for assembly and handling
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 Mitsubishi RV-7FR carries more, 7 kg to the Staubli TX2-60L's 3.7 kg, and the Staubli TX2-60L reaches farther, 920 mm to 713 mm. They run different controllers, the Mitsubishi RV-7FR on the CR800-D and the Staubli TX2-60L on the CS9, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. Both are aimed at assembly and machine tending, with the Mitsubishi RV-7FR 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 Mitsubishi RV-7FR when
- Tight repeatability in a compact package
- Strong integration with Mitsubishi PLC ecosystems
- Multiple mounting orientations
- Reliable in continuous light-duty operation
Watch for
- Reach is modest for larger fixture layouts
- Smaller integrator base outside Mitsubishi-heavy plants
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
- Mitsubishi
- Controller
- CR800-D
- Class
- 6-axis industrial
Service, spares, and pendant training for the Mitsubishi RV-7FR run through Mitsubishi's CR800-D 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 (CR800-D 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 | Mitsubishi RV-7FR | Staubli TX2-60L |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | Floor, Wall, and Ceiling |
| Robot mass | 65 kg | 52.9 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP40 | 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 assembly, machine tending, and dispensing, with the differences below.
Mitsubishi RV-7FR 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 Mitsubishi RV-7FR is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 7 kg at 713 mm with ±0.02 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 Mitsubishi RV-7FR or the Staubli TX2-60L?
- The Mitsubishi RV-7FR has more payload at 7 kg versus 3.7 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Staubli TX2-60L has more reach at 920 mm versus 713 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- Both are rated at ±0.02 mm repeatability.
- Should I choose the Mitsubishi RV-7FR or the Staubli TX2-60L?
- Match the pick to the job. The Mitsubishi RV-7FR is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 713 mm. The Staubli TX2-60L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 3.7 kg and 920 mm.
- Do the Mitsubishi RV-7FR and Staubli TX2-60L use the same controller?
- No. The Mitsubishi RV-7FR uses CR800-D and the Staubli TX2-60L uses CS9.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The Mitsubishi RV-7FR is rated IP40. The Staubli TX2-60L is rated IP65 / IP67. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.