Fanuc CR-4iA Robot vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of Fanuc CR-4iA Robot (FANUC) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotJapan
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
Verified Deployments
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot0 Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotContact for quote
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Availability Status
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotACTIVE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot1,300 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
Repeatability
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot±0.02 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
Payload
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot10 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
IP Rating
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotIP67
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot6
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
Max TCP Speed
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
Robot Weight
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
Mounting Options
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robotfloor, inverted, angle
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotISO/TS 15066
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robotnone
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotPolyScope drag-and-drop
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotISO 9409-1-A50
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotEtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Fanuc CR-4iA RobotContact for quote
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Warranty
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot2 yrs
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
Lead Time
- Fanuc CR-4iA Robot—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | 1,300 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 3.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, inverted, angle | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | PolyScope drag-and-drop | AUBO SDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1-A50 | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, 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 | Fanuc CR-4iA Robot | MOTOMAN HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $60,000 |
| Payback period | — | 14.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $190,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +317% |
Fanuc CR-4iA Robot 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Fanuc CR-4iA Robot and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
Fanuc CR-4iA Robot is made by FANUC, based in JP. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How do Fanuc CR-4iA Robot and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Score?
Fanuc CR-4iA Robot scores 53.4 on the Robo Score. MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7. 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 Fanuc CR-4iA Robot compare to MOTOMAN HC30PL?
Fanuc CR-4iA Robot has a reach of 550 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are Fanuc CR-4iA Robot and MOTOMAN 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 Fanuc CR-4iA Robot and MOTOMAN 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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About this comparison
Fanuc CR-4iA Robot vs MOTOMAN 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.