Brokk 170 vs CrafTrans™
Side-by-side comparison of Brokk 170 (Brokk Inc.) and CrafTrans™ (Contour Crafting) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Brokk 170Sweden
- CrafTrans™United States
Year First Available
- Brokk 1702018
- CrafTrans™—
Verified Deployments
- Brokk 1700 Deployments
- CrafTrans™0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Brokk 170$90,000 USD
- CrafTrans™Contact for quote
Availability Status
- Brokk 170ACTIVE
- CrafTrans™ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Brokk 170270 kg
- CrafTrans™—
Reach
- Brokk 1704,800 mm
- CrafTrans™—
Max Speed
- Brokk 1700.6 m/s
- CrafTrans™—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Sweden | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $90,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 270 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 4,800 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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 | Brokk 170 | CrafTrans™ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $90,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 21.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $160,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +178% | — |
CrafTrans™ 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 Brokk 170 and CrafTrans™?
Brokk 170 is made by Brokk Inc., based in SE. CrafTrans™ is made by Contour Crafting, based in US.
How do Brokk 170 and CrafTrans™ compare on the Robo Index?
Brokk 170 grades A on the Robo Index. CrafTrans™ grades BB. 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 CrafTrans™ 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 CrafTrans™?
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 CrafTrans™ 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.