F-EA Economical vs LBR iisy 8 R930
Side-by-side comparison of F-EA Economical (Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd) and LBR iisy 8 R930 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- F-EA Economical—
- LBR iisy 8 R930Germany
Verified Deployments
- F-EA Economical0 Deployments
- LBR iisy 8 R9300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD
Availability Status
- F-EA EconomicalACTIVE
- LBR iisy 8 R930ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- F-EA Economical1,350 mm
- LBR iisy 8 R930930 mm
Repeatability
- F-EA Economical±0.03 mm
- LBR iisy 8 R930±0.05 mm
Payload
- F-EA Economical10 kg
- LBR iisy 8 R9308 kg
IP Rating
- F-EA Economical—
- LBR iisy 8 R930IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- F-EA Economical6
- LBR iisy 8 R9307
Robot Weight
- F-EA Economical38.5 kg
- LBR iisy 8 R93043.2 kg
Mounting Options
- F-EA Economicalfloor/ceiling/wall
- LBR iisy 8 R930All directions
Safety
Safety Rating
- F-EA EconomicalISO/TS 15066
- LBR iisy 8 R930ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- F-EA Economicalnone
- LBR iisy 8 R930none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- F-EA Economical—
- LBR iisy 8 R9300.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- F-EA Economical—
- LBR iisy 8 R930Yes
Offline Programming
- F-EA Economical—
- LBR iisy 8 R930No
Programming Interface
- F-EA Economicalteach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- LBR iisy 8 R930teach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- F-EA Economical—
- LBR iisy 8 R930EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Commercial
Price (USD)
- F-EA Economical$17,000 USD
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD
CaaS / Month
- F-EA Economical—
- LBR iisy 8 R930$1,000
Warranty
- F-EA Economical—
- LBR iisy 8 R9301 yrs
Lead Time
- F-EA Economical5 wks
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Germany |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $17,000 USD | $31,099 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,350 mm | 930 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 8 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 38.5 kg | 43.2 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor/ceiling/wall | All directions |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $17,000 USD | $31,099 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| 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: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy
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 | LBR iisy 8 R930 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $17,000 | $31,099 |
| Payback period | 4.1 mo | 7.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $233,000 | $218,901 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1371% | +704% |
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 LBR iisy 8 R930?
F-EA Economical is made by Dongguan Hengxin Laser Equipment Co., Ltd. LBR iisy 8 R930 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does F-EA Economical cost compared to LBR iisy 8 R930?
F-EA Economical is listed at $17,000. LBR iisy 8 R930 is listed at $31,099.
How do F-EA Economical and LBR iisy 8 R930 compare on the Robo Score?
F-EA Economical scores 68.7 on the Robo Score. LBR iisy 8 R930 scores 65.8. 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 LBR iisy 8 R930?
F-EA Economical has a reach of 1350 mm. LBR iisy 8 R930 has a reach of 930 mm.
Are F-EA Economical and LBR iisy 8 R930 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 LBR iisy 8 R930?
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
F-EA Economical vs LBR iisy 8 R930 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.