CRX-30iA vs CS66

Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and CS66 (Elite Robots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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CRX-30iAAAA

CS66BB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

CRX-30iAJapan
CS66China

Year First Available

CRX-30iA2021
CS66—

Verified Deployments

CRX-30iA0 Deployments
CS660 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
CS66Contact for quote

Availability Status

CRX-30iAACTIVE
CS66ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

CRX-30iA30 kg
CS66—

Reach

CRX-30iA1,756 mm
CS66—

Degrees of Freedom

CRX-30iA6
CS666

Repeatability

CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
CS66±0.03 mm

Max TCP Speed

CRX-30iA2 m/s
CS66—

Robot Weight

CRX-30iA135 kg
CS66—

Mounting Options

CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
CS66floor, ceiling, wall

IP Rating

CRX-30iAIP67
CS66—

Safety

Safety Rating

CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
CS66—

Force/Torque Sensing

CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
CS66—

Safety I/O Pairs

CRX-30iA—
CS668

Duty Cycle

CRX-30iA—
CS6624 7 continuous

Ease of Use

No-Code Capable

CRX-30iAYes
CS66—

Offline Programming

CRX-30iAYes
CS66—

Programming Interface

CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
CS66teach_pendant, drag_and_drop

End-Effector

Wrist Power Supply

CRX-30iA—
CS660 / 12V / 24V, 3A, 2A, 1A

Software & Connectivity

Fieldbus Protocols

CRX-30iA—
CS66Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet/IP slave

Commercial

Price (USD)

CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
CS66Contact for quote

Warranty

CRX-30iA8 yrs
CS66—

Lead Time

CRX-30iA8 wks
CS66—

	CRX-30iAcobotFANUC AAARobo Index	CS66cobotElite Robots BBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2021	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$60,868–$67,989 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (values differ)	30 kg	—
Reach (values differ)	1,756 mm	—
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.05 mm	±0.03 mm
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	2 m/s	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	135 kg	—
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, angle	floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating (values differ)	IP67	—
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	ISO/TS 15066	—
Force/Torque Sensing (values differ)	integrated wrist ft	—
Safety I/O Pairs (values differ)	—	8
Duty Cycle (values differ)	—	24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	Yes	—
Programming Interface (values differ)	FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology	teach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Wrist Power Supply (values differ)	—	0 / 12V / 24V, 3A, 2A, 1A
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	—	Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet/IP slave
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$60,868–$67,989 USD	Contact for quote
Warranty (values differ)	8 yrs	—
Lead Time (values differ)	8 wks	—

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	CRX-30iA	CS66
Investment	$64,428	No price
Payback period	15.5 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$185,572	—
ROI (5 yr)	+288%	—

CS66 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 CRX-30iA and CS66?

CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. CS66 is made by Elite Robots, based in CN.

How do CRX-30iA and CS66 compare on the Robo Index?

CRX-30iA grades AAA on the Robo Index. CS66 grades BB. 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 CRX-30iA compare to CS66?

CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. CS66 has a reach of 914 mm.

Are CRX-30iA and CS66 in the same category?

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

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between CRX-30iA and CS66?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.

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About this comparison

CRX-30iA vs CS66 compares two robots in the cobot 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.