duAro2 vs KR 120 R3900-2 K
Side-by-side comparison of duAro2 (Kawasaki Robotics) and KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- duAro2Japan
- KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
Year First Available
- duAro22019
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
Verified Deployments
- duAro20 Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- duAro2Contact for quote
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
Availability Status
- duAro2ACTIVE
- KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- duAro2—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
Payload
- duAro2—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
Reach
- duAro2—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- duAro26
- KR 120 R3900-2 K6
Repeatability
- duAro2±0.05 mm
- KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- duAro2—
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- duAro2—
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- duAro2F61
- KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
Teach Pendant Type
- duAro2wired button
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- duAro2Contact for quote
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
Warranty
- duAro2—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
Service Network
- duAro2—
- KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,000–$84,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 42 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 146 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 3,904 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP65 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | F61 | KR C5, KR C5 micro |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,000–$84,900 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes duAro2 and KR 120 R3900-2 K?
duAro2 is made by Kawasaki Robotics, based in JP. KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
When were duAro2 and KR 120 R3900-2 K launched?
duAro2 launched in 2019. KR 120 R3900-2 K launched in 2015.
How do duAro2 and KR 120 R3900-2 K compare on the Robo Index?
duAro2 grades A on the Robo Index. KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AA. 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 duAro2 compare to KR 120 R3900-2 K?
duAro2 has a reach of 785 mm. KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm.
Are duAro2 and KR 120 R3900-2 K in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between duAro2 and KR 120 R3900-2 K?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
duAro2 vs KR 120 R3900-2 K compares two robots in the industrial-arm 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.