Apex 1400-L vs LY-3-100T-612-B
Side-by-side comparison of Apex 1400-L (ForwardX Robotics) and LY-3-100T-612-B (Lonyu Agv Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Apex 1400-LChina
- LY-3-100T-612-BChina
Year First Available
- Apex 1400-L—
- LY-3-100T-612-B2008
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Apex 1400-LContact for quote
- LY-3-100T-612-B$4,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Apex 1400-L10 hrs
- LY-3-100T-612-B6 hrs
Availability Status
- Apex 1400-LACTIVE
- LY-3-100T-612-BACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Apex 1400-L1,400 kg
- LY-3-100T-612-B3,000 kg
Max Speed
- Apex 1400-L—
- LY-3-100T-612-B0.4 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2008 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 1,400 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.4 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 | Apex 1400-L | LY-3-100T-612-B |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $4,000 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $246,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +6150% |
Apex 1400-L 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Apex 1400-L and LY-3-100T-612-B?
Apex 1400-L is made by ForwardX Robotics, based in CN. LY-3-100T-612-B is made by Lonyu Agv Co., Ltd, based in CN.
What is the payload difference between Apex 1400-L and LY-3-100T-612-B?
Apex 1400-L carries up to 1400 kg. LY-3-100T-612-B carries up to 3000 kg.
Are Apex 1400-L and LY-3-100T-612-B in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agv on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Agv robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Agv TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AGV TCO: hardware, infrastructure, and maintenance.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Apex 1400-L and LY-3-100T-612-B?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AGV RFP red flags: avoiding vendor lock-in.
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About this comparison
Apex 1400-L vs LY-3-100T-612-B compares two robots in the agv category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.