F-EA Economical vs HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of F-EA Economical (Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd) and HC30PL (Yaskawa) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- F-EA Economical—
- HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- F-EA Economical—
- HC30PL2022
Verified Deployments
- F-EA Economical0 Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
Availability Status
- F-EA EconomicalACTIVE
- HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- F-EA Economical±0.03 mm
- HC30PL±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- F-EA Economical—
- HC30PLIP67
Reach
- F-EA Economical1,350 mm
- HC30PL1,700 mm
Payload
- F-EA Economical10 kg
- HC30PL30 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- F-EA Economical6
- HC30PL6
Max TCP Speed
- F-EA Economical—
- HC30PL3.1 m/s
Robot Weight
- F-EA Economical38.5 kg
- HC30PL140 kg
Mounting Options
- F-EA Economicalfloor/ceiling/wall
- HC30PLfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- F-EA EconomicalISO/TS 15066
- HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- F-EA Economicalnone
- HC30PLnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- F-EA Economical—
- HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- F-EA Economical—
- HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- F-EA Economicalteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- HC30PLhand-guided programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- F-EA Economical—
- HC30PLEN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- F-EA Economical—
- HC30PLProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
Warranty
- F-EA Economical—
- HC30PL1 yrs
Lead Time
- F-EA Economical5 wks
- HC30PL—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $17,000 USD | $6,000–$20,160 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,350 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 30 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 3.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 38.5 kg | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | hand-guided programming |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | EN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $17,000 USD | $6,000–$20,160 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 5 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, 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 | F-EA Economical | HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $17,000 | $13,080 |
| Payback period | 4.1 mo | 3.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $233,000 | $236,920 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1371% | +1811% |
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 F-EA Economical and HC30PL?
F-EA Economical is made by Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd. HC30PL is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.
How do F-EA Economical and HC30PL compare on the Robo Score?
F-EA Economical scores 68.7 on the Robo Score. HC30PL scores 65.6. 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 F-EA Economical compare to HC30PL?
F-EA Economical has a reach of 1350 mm. HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are F-EA Economical and HC30PL 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 F-EA Economical and HC30PL?
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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F-EA Economical vs HC30PL 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.