CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series vs KR 120 R3900-2 K
Side-by-side comparison of CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series (Zhejiang Chitic Control Engineering Co., Ltd.) and KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 SeriesChina
- KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
Year First Available
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
Verified Deployments
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series0 Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 SeriesContact for quote
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
Availability Status
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 SeriesACTIVE
- KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series54 kg
- KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
Payload
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
Reach
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K6
Repeatability
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 SeriesFront IP65 (with NEMA panel), Back IP20
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series—
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series600MHz ARM Cortex-A8
- KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 SeriesContact for quote
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
Warranty
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
Service Network
- CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Seriesregional
- KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Seriesindustrial-armZhejiang Chitic Control Engineering Co., Ltd. BBBRobo Index | | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,000–$84,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 54 kg | 42 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 146 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 3,904 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.04 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | Front IP65 (with NEMA panel), Back IP20 | IP65 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 | KR C5, KR C5 micro |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,000–$84,900 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | global |
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
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 | CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series | KR 120 R3900-2 K |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $51,950 |
| Payback period | — | 12.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $198,050 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +381% |
CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series 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 CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series and KR 120 R3900-2 K?
CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series is made by Zhejiang Chitic Control Engineering Co., Ltd., based in CN. KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series and KR 120 R3900-2 K compare on the Robo Index?
CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series grades BBB 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.
Are CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series 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 CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series 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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CHITIC IIoT HMI ZT6000 Series 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.