ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer vs Brokk 170
Side-by-side comparison of ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer (Luyten) and Brokk 170 (Brokk Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ASCEND SERIES A27 PrinterAustralia
- Brokk 170Sweden
Year First Available
- ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer—
- Brokk 1702018
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer$849,000 USD
- Brokk 170$90,000 USD
Availability Status
- ASCEND SERIES A27 PrinterACTIVE
- Brokk 170ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer—
- Brokk 170270 kg
Reach
- ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer—
- Brokk 1704,800 mm
Max Speed
- ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer—
- Brokk 1700.6 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Australia | Sweden |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2018 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $849,000 USD | $90,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 270 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 4,800 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.6 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Battery / Shift Runtime, 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 | ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer | Brokk 170 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $849,000 | $90,000 |
| Payback period | 203.8 mo | 21.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$599,000 | $160,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -71% | +178% |
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 ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer and Brokk 170?
ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer is made by Luyten, based in AU. Brokk 170 is made by Brokk Inc., based in SE.
Are ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer and Brokk 170 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Construction on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer and Brokk 170?
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ASCEND SERIES A27 Printer vs Brokk 170 compares two robots in the construction 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.