EK Automation AGV vs Shark 400
Side-by-side comparison of EK Automation AGV (EK Automation) and Shark 400 (Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EK Automation AGVGermany
- Shark 400China
Verified Deployments
- EK Automation AGV0 Deployments
- Shark 4000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- EK Automation AGVContact for quote
- Shark 400$6,500–$41,700 USD
Availability Status
- EK Automation AGVACTIVE
- Shark 400ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- EK Automation AGV2,500 kg
- Shark 400400 kg
Max Speed
- EK Automation AGV3.3 m/s
- Shark 4001.2 m/s
IP Rating
- EK Automation AGV—
- Shark 400IP43
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $6,500–$41,700 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2,500 kg | 400 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP43 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, Autonomy Level
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 | EK Automation AGV | Shark 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $24,100 |
| Payback period | — | 5.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $225,900 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +937% |
EK Automation AGV 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 EK Automation AGV and Shark 400?
EK Automation AGV is made by EK Automation, based in DE. Shark 400 is made by Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do EK Automation AGV and Shark 400 compare on the Robo Index?
EK Automation AGV grades A on the Robo Index. Shark 400 grades BBB. 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.
What is the payload difference between EK Automation AGV and Shark 400?
EK Automation AGV carries up to 2500 kg. Shark 400 carries up to 400 kg.
Are EK Automation AGV and Shark 400 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agv on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Agv robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Agv TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AGV TCO: hardware, infrastructure, and maintenance.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between EK Automation AGV and Shark 400?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AGV RFP red flags: avoiding vendor lock-in.
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EK Automation AGV vs Shark 400 compares two robots in the agv 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.