CR-35iA vs FR30
Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and FR30 (FAIRINO) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-35iAJapan
- FR30China
Year First Available
- CR-35iA2015
- FR30—
Verified Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
- FR300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- FR30Contact for quote
Availability Status
- CR-35iAACTIVE
- FR30ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- CR-35iA—
- FR30IP54 (IP66 optional)
Payload
- CR-35iA35 kg
- FR3020 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
- FR302 m/s
Reach
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
- FR301,854 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-35iA6
- FR306
Repeatability
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
- FR30±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- CR-35iA990 kg
- FR3075 kg
Mounting Options
- CR-35iA—
- FR30any angle
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-35iAISO 9283
- FR30CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-35iAnone
- FR30joint level all
Duty Cycle
- CR-35iA—
- FR3024 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CR-35iA—
- FR30Yes
Programming Interface
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
- FR30code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CR-35iA—
- FR30iso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- CR-35iA—
- FR30manual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- CR-35iA—
- FR30Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- CR-35iA—
- FR3024V/1.5A
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- CR-35iA—
- FR30C#, C++, Python, ROS
ROS Compatible
- CR-35iA—
- FR30Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- CR-35iA—
- FR30TCP/IP, Modbus_TCP, Modbus_RTU, CC-Link
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- FR30Contact for quote
Lead Time
- CR-35iA—
- FR308 wks
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 (IP66 optional) |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 20 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 990 kg | 75 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | any angle |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V/1.5A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | C#, C++, Python, ROS |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus_TCP, Modbus_RTU, CC-Link |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | Contact for quote |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 8 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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes CR-35iA and FR30?
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. FR30 is made by FAIRINO, based in CN.
How do CR-35iA and FR30 compare on the Robo Index?
CR-35iA grades AA on the Robo Index. FR30 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.
How does the reach of CR-35iA compare to FR30?
CR-35iA has a reach of 1813 mm. FR30 has a reach of 1854 mm.
Are CR-35iA and FR30 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 CR-35iA and FR30?
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
CR-35iA vs FR30 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 Index is calculated.