Crab 3000 vs Jackal UGV
Side-by-side comparison of Crab 3000 (Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd.) and Jackal UGV (Clearpath Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Crab 3000China
- Jackal UGVCanada
Year First Available
- Crab 3000—
- Jackal UGV2014
Verified Deployments
- Crab 30000 Deployments
- Jackal UGV0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Crab 3000$30,580 USD
- Jackal UGV$11,750–$18,207 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Crab 300024 hrs
- Jackal UGV4 hrs
Availability Status
- Crab 3000ACTIVE
- Jackal UGVACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Crab 30003,000 kg
- Jackal UGV20 kg
Max Speed
- Crab 3000—
- Jackal UGV2 m/s
IP Rating
- Crab 3000—
- Jackal UGVIP62
Autonomy Level
- Crab 3000—
- Jackal UGVautonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,580 USD | $11,750–$18,207 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 24 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 3,000 kg | 20 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP62 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | autonomous |
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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
| Metric | Crab 3000 | Jackal UGV |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,580 | $14,979 |
| Payback period | 7.3 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $219,420 | $235,022 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +718% | +1569% |
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 Crab 3000 and Jackal UGV?
Crab 3000 is made by Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN. Jackal UGV is made by Clearpath Robotics, based in CA.
How do Crab 3000 and Jackal UGV compare on the Robo Score?
Crab 3000 scores 44.6 on the Robo Score. Jackal UGV scores 59.0. 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.
What is the payload difference between Crab 3000 and Jackal UGV?
Crab 3000 carries up to 3000 kg. Jackal UGV carries up to 20 kg.
Are Crab 3000 and Jackal UGV in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agv on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Agv robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Agv TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AGV TCO: hardware, infrastructure, and maintenance.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Crab 3000 and Jackal UGV?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AGV RFP red flags: avoiding vendor lock-in.
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About this comparison
Crab 3000 vs Jackal UGV compares two robots in the agv 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.