Brokk 170 vs MULE MZ100
Side-by-side comparison of Brokk 170 (Brokk Inc.) and MULE MZ100 (Construction Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Brokk 170Sweden
- MULE MZ100United States
Year First Available
- Brokk 1702018
- MULE MZ100—
Verified Deployments
- Brokk 1700 Deployments
- MULE MZ1000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Brokk 170$90,000 USD
- MULE MZ100Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Brokk 170—
- MULE MZ10032 hrs
Availability Status
- Brokk 170ACTIVE
- MULE MZ100ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- Brokk 1704,800 mm
- MULE MZ1003,656 mm
Payload Capacity
- Brokk 170270 kg
- MULE MZ10045 kg
Max Speed
- Brokk 1700.6 m/s
- MULE MZ1000.7 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 32 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 4,800 mm | 3,656 mm |
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 270 kg | 45 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | 0.7 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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 | MULE MZ100 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $90,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 21.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $160,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +178% | — |
MULE MZ100 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 MULE MZ100?
Brokk 170 is made by Brokk Inc., based in SE. MULE MZ100 is made by Construction Robotics, based in US.
How do Brokk 170 and MULE MZ100 compare on the Robo Score?
Brokk 170 scores 62.8 on the Robo Score. MULE MZ100 scores 51.7. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Brokk 170 and MULE MZ100 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 MULE MZ100?
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 MULE MZ100 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.