CR-35iA vs LBR iiwa 14 R820
Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and LBR iiwa 14 R820 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-35iAJapan
- LBR iiwa 14 R820Germany
Year First Available
- CR-35iA2015
- LBR iiwa 14 R820—
Verified Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
- LBR iiwa 14 R8200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- LBR iiwa 14 R820$35,000 USD
Availability Status
- CR-35iAACTIVE
- LBR iiwa 14 R820ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CR-35iA35 kg
- LBR iiwa 14 R82014 kg
Max TCP Speed
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
- LBR iiwa 14 R820—
Reach
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
- LBR iiwa 14 R820820 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-35iA6
- LBR iiwa 14 R8207
Repeatability
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
- LBR iiwa 14 R820—
Robot Weight
- CR-35iA990 kg
- LBR iiwa 14 R82029.9 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-35iAISO 9283
- LBR iiwa 14 R820ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-35iAnone
- LBR iiwa 14 R820none
Ease of Use
Programming Interface
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
- LBR iiwa 14 R820—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- LBR iiwa 14 R820$35,000 USD
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | $35,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 14 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 820 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 990 kg | 29.9 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | $35,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes CR-35iA and LBR iiwa 14 R820?
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. LBR iiwa 14 R820 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do CR-35iA and LBR iiwa 14 R820 compare on the Robo Index?
CR-35iA grades AA on the Robo Index. LBR iiwa 14 R820 grades A. 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 LBR iiwa 14 R820?
CR-35iA has a reach of 1813 mm. LBR iiwa 14 R820 has a reach of 820 mm.
Are CR-35iA and LBR iiwa 14 R820 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 LBR iiwa 14 R820?
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 LBR iiwa 14 R820 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.