360° Type SCARA Robots vs KR 120 R3900-2 K
Side-by-side comparison of 360° Type SCARA Robots (Oriental Motor) and KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 360° Type SCARA RobotsUnited States
- KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
Year First Available
- 360° Type SCARA Robots2025
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
Verified Deployments
- 360° Type SCARA Robots0 Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- 360° Type SCARA RobotsContact for quote
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
Availability Status
- 360° Type SCARA RobotsACTIVE
- KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- 360° Type SCARA Robots10 kg
- KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
Robot Weight
- 360° Type SCARA Robots8.9 kg
- KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
Reach
- 360° Type SCARA Robots700 mm
- KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- 360° Type SCARA Robots3
- KR 120 R3900-2 K6
Repeatability
- 360° Type SCARA Robots—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- 360° Type SCARA RobotsGeneral Dust Protection
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- 360° Type SCARA Robots—
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- 360° Type SCARA RobotsMRCU Integrated Robot Controller
- KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
Teach Pendant Type
- 360° Type SCARA Robotsno pendant (browser UI)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 360° Type SCARA RobotsContact for quote
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
Warranty
- 360° Type SCARA Robots—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
Service Network
- 360° Type SCARA Robots—
- KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,000–$84,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 146 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 8.9 kg | 42 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 700 mm | 3,904 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 3 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.04 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | General Dust Protection | IP65 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | MRCU Integrated Robot Controller | KR C5, KR C5 micro |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | no pendant (browser UI) | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,000–$84,900 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | 360° Type SCARA Robots | KR 120 R3900-2 K |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $51,950 |
| Payback period | — | 12.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $198,050 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +381% |
360° Type SCARA Robots has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes 360° Type SCARA Robots and KR 120 R3900-2 K?
360° Type SCARA Robots is made by Oriental Motor, based in US. KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
When were 360° Type SCARA Robots and KR 120 R3900-2 K launched?
360° Type SCARA Robots launched in 2025. KR 120 R3900-2 K launched in 2015.
How do 360° Type SCARA Robots and KR 120 R3900-2 K compare on the Robo Index?
360° Type SCARA Robots grades A on the Robo Index. KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of 360° Type SCARA Robots compare to KR 120 R3900-2 K?
360° Type SCARA Robots has a reach of 700 mm. KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm.
Are 360° Type SCARA Robots and KR 120 R3900-2 K in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between 360° Type SCARA Robots and KR 120 R3900-2 K?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points
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Programming Approaches: Teach Pendant, Offline, AI-Assisted — What Each Costs You
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
360° Type SCARA Robots vs KR 120 R3900-2 K compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.