Crab 3000 vs LY-3-100T-612-B
Side-by-side comparison of Crab 3000 (Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd.) and LY-3-100T-612-B (Lonyu Agv Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Crab 3000China
- LY-3-100T-612-BChina
Year First Available
- Crab 3000—
- LY-3-100T-612-B2008
Verified Deployments
- Crab 30000 Deployments
- LY-3-100T-612-B0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Crab 3000$30,580 USD
- LY-3-100T-612-B$4,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Crab 300024 hrs
- LY-3-100T-612-B6 hrs
Availability Status
- Crab 3000ACTIVE
- LY-3-100T-612-BACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Crab 30003,000 kg
- LY-3-100T-612-B3,000 kg
Max Speed
- Crab 3000—
- LY-3-100T-612-B0.4 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,580 USD | $4,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 24 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity | 3,000 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.4 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, 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 | Crab 3000 | LY-3-100T-612-B |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,580 | $4,000 |
| Payback period | 7.3 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $219,420 | $246,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +718% | +6150% |
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 LY-3-100T-612-B?
Crab 3000 is made by Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN. LY-3-100T-612-B is made by Lonyu Agv Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How do Crab 3000 and LY-3-100T-612-B compare on the Robo Score?
Crab 3000 scores 44.6 on the Robo Score. LY-3-100T-612-B scores 59.6. 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 LY-3-100T-612-B?
Crab 3000 carries up to 3000 kg. LY-3-100T-612-B carries up to 3000 kg.
Are Crab 3000 and LY-3-100T-612-B 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 LY-3-100T-612-B?
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 LY-3-100T-612-B 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.