Head to head
Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 vs Yaskawa Motoman AR900
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Long reach arc welding robot for large weldments
Compact arc welding robot for tight work cells
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 carries more, 12 kg to the Yaskawa Motoman AR900's 7 kg, and the Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 reaches farther, 2010 mm to 927 mm. Both run the YRC1000 controller, so programming, spare parts, and operator familiarity carry across either way.
Choose this one when
Job fit first, then the controller and cell constraints that decide which arm you can actually install.
Choose the Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 when
- Long reach for large weldments
- Hollow wrist protects torch cable routing
- Smooth path control for consistent bead quality
- Compatible with Yaskawa's welding process packages
Watch for
- Larger arm needs more cell clearance than AR900
- Payload is sized for torches, not heavy tooling
Choose the Yaskawa Motoman AR900 when
- Compact size fits tight weld cells
- Hollow wrist keeps torch cable protected
- Good reach to footprint ratio for short welds
- Reliable arc start performance with Yaskawa welding packages
Watch for
- Short reach limits it to smaller parts or fixtures
- Not intended for heavy handling duty
Controller ecosystem
Programming habits, spare parts, and pendant familiarity often decide the pick when payloads are close.
- Brand
- Yaskawa
- Controller
- YRC1000
- Class
- arc welding
Service, spares, and pendant training for the Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 run through Yaskawa's YRC1000 stack.
- Brand
- Yaskawa
- Controller
- YRC1000
- Class
- arc welding
Service, spares, and pendant training for the Yaskawa Motoman AR900 run through Yaskawa's YRC1000 stack.
Both arms run the YRC1000 controller, so pendant skills, program backups, and many spare parts carry over if you standardize on either model.
Mounting, footprint, and mass
How the arm can be oriented in the cell, and how much mass you have to mount.
| Field | Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 | Yaskawa Motoman AR900 |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor, Ceiling, Wall, and Tilt | Floor, Ceiling, Wall, and Tilt |
| Robot mass | 260 kg | 34 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP54 body (S, L, U) / IP67 wrist | 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 arc welding.
Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 covers
Yaskawa Motoman AR900 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 Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 is a arc welding arm rated 12 kg at 2010 mm with ±0.03 mm repeatability. The Yaskawa Motoman AR900 is a arc welding arm rated 7 kg at 927 mm with ±0.03 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 Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 or the Yaskawa Motoman AR900?
- The Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 has more payload at 12 kg versus 7 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 has more reach at 2010 mm versus 927 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- Both are rated at ±0.03 mm repeatability.
- Should I choose the Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 or the Yaskawa Motoman AR900?
- Match the pick to the job. The Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 is a arc welding arm at 12 kg and 2010 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman AR900 is a arc welding arm at 7 kg and 927 mm.
- Do the Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 and Yaskawa Motoman AR900 use the same controller?
- Yes. Both run the YRC1000 controller.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 is rated IP54 body (S, L, U) / IP67 wrist. The Yaskawa Motoman AR900 is rated IP67. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.