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Bronte 1820A vs KR 120 R3900-2 K

Side-by-side comparison of Bronte 1820A (Guangzhou Yuechen Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd.) and KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Bronte 1820A
Bronte 1820ABB
KR 120 R3900-2 K
KR 120 R3900-2 KAAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820AChina
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany

Year First Available

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820A—
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 K2015

Verified Deployments

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820A0 Deployments
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820A$3,700 USD
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD

Availability Status

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820AACTIVE
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820A±0.05 mm
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm

IP Rating (Arm)

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820AIP40
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65

Reach

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820A1,850 mm
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm

Payload

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820A20 kg
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg

Degrees of Freedom

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820A6
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 K6

Robot Weight

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820A230 kg
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820AIP54
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820AHuacheng control system
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820A$3,700 USD
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD

Warranty

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820A1 yrs
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs

Service Network

  • Bronte 1820A
    Bronte 1820A—
  • KR 120 R3900-2 K
    KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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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

MetricBronte 1820AKR 120 R3900-2 K
Investment$3,700$51,950
Payback period< 1 mo12.5 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$246,300$198,050
ROI (5 yr)+6657%+381%

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 Bronte 1820A and KR 120 R3900-2 K?

Bronte 1820A is made by Guangzhou Yuechen Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN. KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How do Bronte 1820A and KR 120 R3900-2 K compare on the Robo Index?

Bronte 1820A grades BB on the Robo Index. KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA. 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.

How does the reach of Bronte 1820A compare to KR 120 R3900-2 K?

Bronte 1820A has a reach of 1850 mm. KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm.

Are Bronte 1820A and KR 120 R3900-2 K in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Bronte 1820A and KR 120 R3900-2 K?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.

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About this comparison

Bronte 1820A vs KR 120 R3900-2 K compares two robots in the industrial-arm 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.