The four big makers’ small six-axis robots overlap closely: all cover 4–14 kg payloads and roughly 0.5–1.4 m of reach. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD family (4–14 kg, 550–911 mm) and Yaskawa GP4/GP7/GP8 quote ±0.01 mm repeatability and IP67 as standard. ABB IRB 1100 is the lightest at 21 kg for 4 kg, and the IRB 1300 reaches up to 1.4 m. KUKA KR AGILUS lists ±0.02 mm, and its datasheets give two payloads: a rated load (3 or 5 kg) and a higher maximum (about 6.7–11.3 kg). None of the four publishes list prices; resellers show new KUKA KR AGILUS arms at about €26,000–€32,000 before VAT.
Small 6-axis robots compared: payload, reach, repeatability and weight
| Model | Max payload | Reach | Repeatability | Robot weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S | 4 kg | 550 mm | ±0.01 mm | 20 kg |
| FANUC LR Mate 200iD | 7 kg | 717 mm | ±0.01 mm | 25 kg |
| FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L | 7 kg | 911 mm | ±0.01 mm | 27 kg |
| FANUC LR Mate 200iD/14L | 14 kg | 911 mm | ±0.01 mm | 27 kg |
| KUKA KR 4 R600 | 4.63 kg (3 kg rated) | 601 mm | ±0.015 mm | 27 kg |
| KUKA KR 6 R700-2 | 6.8 kg (3 kg rated) | 726 mm | ±0.02 mm | 53 kg |
| KUKA KR 6 R900-2 | 6.7 kg (3 kg rated) | 901 mm | ±0.02 mm | 55 kg |
| KUKA KR 10 R900-2 | 11.3 kg (5 kg rated) | 901 mm | ±0.02 mm | 55 kg |
| KUKA KR 10 R1100-2 | 11.1 kg (5 kg rated) | 1,101 mm | ±0.02 mm | 55 kg |
| ABB IRB 1100-4/0.475 | 4 kg | 475 mm | 0.01 mm | 21 kg |
| ABB IRB 1100-4/0.58 | 4 kg | 580 mm | 0.01 mm | 21 kg |
| ABB IRB 1300-11/0.9 | 11 kg | 900 mm | 0.02 mm | 74.5 kg |
| ABB IRB 1300-10/1.15 | 10 kg | 1,150 mm | 0.023 mm | 77 kg |
| ABB IRB 1300-7/1.4 | 7 kg | 1,400 mm | 0.03 mm | 78.5 kg |
| Yaskawa GP4 | 4 kg | 550 mm | ±0.01 mm | 28 kg |
| Yaskawa GP7 | 7 kg | 927 mm | ±0.01 mm | 37 kg |
| Yaskawa GP8 | 8 kg | 727 mm | ±0.01 mm | 35 kg |
| Yaskawa GP12 | 12 kg | 1,440 mm | ±0.02 mm | 150 kg |
Figures are from each maker’s product page or datasheet; KUKA and ABB IRB 1300 numbers come from their datasheets (hosted by reseller Unchained Robotics). Repeatability is pose repeatability under ISO 9283 where the maker names the standard. Yaskawa’s 2025 robot overview lists the GP7 at 34 kg and GP8 at 32 kg, slightly lighter than the individual datasheets shown here.
Why KUKA’s payload numbers look different
KUKA’s website headlines the maximum payload (for example “6 kg” for the KR 6 R700-2), while its datasheet also gives a rated payload of 3 kg. FANUC, ABB and Yaskawa headline a single payload figure on their product pages. To compare like for like, ask every supplier for the payload diagram at your tool’s centre-of-gravity offset and inertia, which is what actually limits a gripper and part.
FANUC LR Mate 200iD variants: 4S, 7L, 14L, 7C, 7H and 7WP
- 200iD/4S: the short 4 kg arm for tight cells, 550 mm reach.
- 200iD and 200iD/7L: 7 kg at 717 mm or 911 mm. The /7L is the long-arm version.
- 200iD/14L: 14 kg at 911 mm, the highest payload in the family; FANUC lists angle mounting among “multiple mounting positions”.
- 200iD/7C: cleanroom version, 7 kg at 717 mm.
- 200iD/7H: a five-axis version (7 kg, 717 mm, 24 kg) for simpler pick-and-place.
- 200iD/7WP: washproof version for wet environments.
All run on FANUC’s R-30iB Plus controller in a Mate cabinet, with IP67 body and wrist standard and IP69K optional, according to the LR Mate 200iD series datasheet. The wider FANUC range is in our FANUC robot lineup guide.
Controllers, protection ratings and mounting
- FANUC: R-30iB Plus (Mate or Open-Air Mate cabinet); floor, angle and inverted mounting; IP67 standard.
- KUKA: KR C5 micro or KR C5 micro-2; floor, ceiling, wall or angle; IP65/IP67 on the KR 6 and KR 10 models, IP40 on the KR 4 R600; cleanroom, washproof, hygienic and ESD variants.
- ABB: OmniCore E10 or C30 (C90XT also listed); any mounting angle; IP40 or IP67 options and ISO class 4 cleanroom versions; IRB 1300 also in Foundry Plus 2.
- Yaskawa: YRC1000micro or YRC1000; floor, ceiling, wall or tilted mounting; IP67 on GP4, GP7 and GP8, with food-grade grease, corrosion-resistant and cleanroom options for GP7 and GP8.
What these robots cost
None of the four makers posts a list price. Published reseller prices give a range for new arms: Unchained Robotics lists the KUKA KR 6 R700-2 at €25,845, the KR 10 R900-2 at €30,280 and the KR 10 R1100-2 at €31,880, all excluding VAT (checked October 24, 2026; confirm whether the controller and teach pendant are included). A US dealer listing last updated in 2024 offered a 2021 new-in-box LR Mate 200iD/7L at $35,900, and a used Yaskawa GP8 with YRC1000 sold for $11,900. Cell cost (gripper, guarding, vision, integration) is extra; our industrial robot arm cost guide breaks that down.
New models in 2025–2026
- KUKA KR AGILUS ultra (announced January 20, 2026): KR 10 R1100-3, KR 13 R900-3 and KR 16 R1100-3, rated up to 16 kg, fully IP67, on KR C5 micro-2 with iiQKA.OS2. KUKA calls it the next generation of the KR AGILUS and places it between the KR AGILUS and the KR CYBERTECH nano; the -2 models remain listed.
- ABB IRB 1200 Next Generation (July 2025): 5–9 kg variants with 0.011 mm pose repeatability on OmniCore.
- FANUC and Yaskawa: the LR Mate 200iD and GP series are current; Yaskawa also lists the GP8L (8 kg, 1,636 mm) for longer reach.
When you ask for quotes, give every supplier the same brief:
- Part and gripper weight, centre-of-gravity offset and the payload diagram check
- Required reach envelope, mounting (floor, wall, ceiling, angle) and cycle time
- Environment: IP rating, washdown, cleanroom class or ESD
- Controller, teach pendant and software options included in the price
- Integration, guarding, warranty and local service response
For brand-level differences in software, service and price, see FANUC vs ABB vs KUKA vs Yaskawa, and the lineups for KUKA, ABB and Yaskawa.
FANUC America, KUKA, ABB and Yaskawa product pages and datasheets checked October 24, 2026.