Head to head
Mitsubishi RV-7FR vs Staubli TX2-90L
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
Larger clean-room capable arm for handling tasks
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the Staubli TX2-90L carries more, 12 kg to the Mitsubishi RV-7FR's 7 kg, and the Staubli TX2-90L reaches farther, 1200 mm to 713 mm. They run different controllers, the Mitsubishi RV-7FR on the CR800-D and the Staubli TX2-90L on the CS9, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. Mounting options differ: the Mitsubishi RV-7FR lists Floor, Ceiling, and Wall, and the Staubli TX2-90L lists Floor, Wall, Ceiling, and Angle.
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 TX2-90L when
- Larger payload than the TX2-60 with the same clean design
- Cleanroom-rated options for pharma and electronics
- Consistent accuracy across long duty cycles
- Sealed structure resists contamination
Watch for
- Premium cost versus general-purpose arms
- Reach still modest compared to standard industrial 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 TX2-90L 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 TX2-90L |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | Floor, Wall, Ceiling, and Angle |
| Robot mass | 65 kg | 117 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, material handling, and dispensing.
Mitsubishi RV-7FR covers
Staubli TX2-90L 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 TX2-90L is a 6-axis industrial arm rated 12 kg at 1200 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 TX2-90L?
- The Staubli TX2-90L has more payload at 12 kg versus 7 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Staubli TX2-90L has more reach at 1200 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 TX2-90L?
- Match the pick to the job. The Mitsubishi RV-7FR is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 713 mm. The Staubli TX2-90L is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1200 mm.
- Do the Mitsubishi RV-7FR and Staubli TX2-90L use the same controller?
- No. The Mitsubishi RV-7FR uses CR800-D and the Staubli TX2-90L uses CS9.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The Mitsubishi RV-7FR is rated IP40. The Staubli TX2-90L is rated IP65/IP67. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.