CRX-30iA vs LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR
Side-by-side comparison of CRX-30iA (FANUC) and LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CRX-30iAJapan
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRGermany
Year First Available
- CRX-30iA2021
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
Verified Deployments
- CRX-30iA0 Deployments
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR$35,000 USD
Availability Status
- CRX-30iAACTIVE
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- CRX-30iA±0.05 mm
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR±0.1 mm
IP Rating
- CRX-30iAIP67
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRIP54
Reach
- CRX-30iA1,756 mm
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR820 mm
Payload
- CRX-30iA30 kg
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR14 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- CRX-30iA6
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR7
Max TCP Speed
- CRX-30iA2 m/s
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
Robot Weight
- CRX-30iA135 kg
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR30 kg
Mounting Options
- CRX-30iAfloor, ceiling, angle
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRfloor, inverted, angle
Safety
Safety Rating
- CRX-30iAISO/TS 15066
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CRX-30iAintegrated wrist ft
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CRX-30iAYes
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRNo
Offline Programming
- CRX-30iAYes
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRNo
Programming Interface
- CRX-30iAFANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRsimulation
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CRX-30iA—
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRDIN ISO 9409-1-50-7-M6
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CRX-30iA$60,868–$67,989 USD
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR$35,000 USD
Warranty
- CRX-30iA8 yrs
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
Lead Time
- CRX-30iA8 wks
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | $35,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,756 mm | 820 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | 14 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 135 kg | 30 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, angle | floor, inverted, angle |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | FANUC programming interface with drag and drop technology | simulation |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | DIN ISO 9409-1-50-7-M6 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $60,868–$67,989 USD | $35,000 USD |
| 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, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, 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 | LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $64,428 | $35,000 |
| Payback period | 15.5 mo | 8.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,572 | $215,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +288% | +614% |
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 LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR?
CRX-30iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do CRX-30iA and LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR compare on the Robo Score?
CRX-30iA scores 76.1 on the Robo Score. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR scores 65.5. 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.
How does the reach of CRX-30iA compare to LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR?
CRX-30iA has a reach of 1889 mm. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR has a reach of 820 mm.
Are CRX-30iA and LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR 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 LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR?
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 LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR 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 Score is calculated.