Brokk 170+ vs Brokk 500
Side-by-side comparison of Brokk 170+ (Brokk Inc.) and Brokk 500 (Brokk Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Brokk 170+Sweden
- Brokk 500Sweden
Year First Available
- Brokk 170+2024
- Brokk 500—
Verified Deployments
- Brokk 170+0 Deployments
- Brokk 5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Brokk 170+ACTIVE
- Brokk 500ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Brokk 170+270 kg
- Brokk 500700 kg
Reach
- Brokk 170+4,800 mm
- Brokk 5007,000 mm
Max Speed
- Brokk 170+0.6 m/s
- Brokk 5000.7 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Brokk 170+—
- Brokk 500teleoperated
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Sweden | Sweden |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 270 kg | 700 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 4,800 mm | 7,000 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | 0.7 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | teleoperated |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating
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 | Brokk 170+ | Brokk 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Brokk 170+, Brokk 500 have 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 Brokk 170+ and Brokk 500?
Brokk 170+ is made by Brokk Inc., based in SE. Brokk 500 is made by Brokk Inc., based in SE.
How do Brokk 170+ and Brokk 500 compare on the Robo Index?
Brokk 170+ grades A on the Robo Index. Brokk 500 grades A. 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.
Are Brokk 170+ and Brokk 500 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 Brokk 170+ and Brokk 500?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The construction robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Brokk 170+ vs Brokk 500 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 Index is calculated.