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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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
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- CS66—
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- CS66—
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- CS66—
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- CS66—
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- CS666
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- CS66±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- CS66—
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- CS66floor, ceiling, wall
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—
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,756 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 135 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | floor, ceiling, wall |
| 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
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 | 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
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.