Ec-171 Palletizing Robot vs KR 120 R3900-2 K

Side-by-side comparison of Ec-171 Palletizing Robot (Anhui Yongcheng Electronic Mechanical Technology Co., Ltd.) and KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Ec-171 Palletizing Robot36.6

KR 120 R3900-2 K78.0

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot—
KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany

Year First Available

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot—
KR 120 R3900-2 K2015

Verified Deployments

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot0 Deployments
KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot$42,800 USD
KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD

Availability Status

Ec-171 Palletizing RobotACTIVE
KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot—
KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg

Reach

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot—
KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot—
KR 120 R3900-2 K6

Repeatability

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot—
KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm

Robot Weight

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot—
KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot—
KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65

IP Rating (Wrist)

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot—
KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot—
KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro

Commercial

Price (USD)

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot$42,800 USD
KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD

Warranty

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot1 yrs
KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs

Service Network

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot—
KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal

	Ec-171 Palletizing Robotindustrial-armAnhui Yongcheng Electronic Mechanical Technology Co., Ltd. 36.6Robo Score	KR 120 R3900-2 Kindustrial-armKUKA Robotics 78.0Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	Germany
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2015
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$42,800 USD	$19,000–$84,900 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (values differ)	—	146 kg
Reach (values differ)	—	3,904 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	6
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.04 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	42 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (values differ)	—	IP65
IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ)	—	IP67
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	—	KR C5, KR C5 micro
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$42,800 USD	$19,000–$84,900 USD
Warranty (values differ)	1 yrs	2 yrs
Service Network (values differ)	—	global

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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, Teach Pendant Type, 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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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Ec-171 Palletizing Robot	KR 120 R3900-2 K
Investment	$42,800	$51,950
Payback period	10.3 mo	12.5 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$207,200	$198,050
ROI (5 yr)	+484%	+381%

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 Ec-171 Palletizing Robot and KR 120 R3900-2 K?

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot is made by Anhui Yongcheng Electronic Mechanical Technology Co., Ltd.. KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How do Ec-171 Palletizing Robot and KR 120 R3900-2 K compare on the Robo Score?

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot scores 36.6 on the Robo Score. KR 120 R3900-2 K scores 78.0. 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.

Are Ec-171 Palletizing Robot 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 Ec-171 Palletizing Robot 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

Ec-171 Palletizing Robot 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 Score is calculated.