FlexType vs KR 120 R3900-2 K
Side-by-side comparison of FlexType (RNA) and KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FlexType—
- KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
Year First Available
- FlexType—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
Verified Deployments
- FlexType0 Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- FlexTypeContact for quote
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
Availability Status
- FlexTypeACTIVE
- KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- FlexType—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
Repeatability
- FlexType—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
Payload
- FlexType—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- FlexType—
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
Degrees of Freedom
- FlexType6
- KR 120 R3900-2 K6
Robot Weight
- FlexType—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- FlexType—
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
Performance
Duty Cycle
- FlexTypenot specified
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- FlexTypeNachi robot controller
- KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
Teach Pendant Type
- FlexTypewired touch
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- FlexTypenone
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FlexTypeContact for quote
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
Warranty
- FlexType2 yrs
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
Service Network
- FlexTyperegional
- KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,000–$84,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 3,904 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.04 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 146 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP65 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 42 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | not specified | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Nachi robot controller | KR C5, KR C5 micro |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,000–$84,900 USD |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes FlexType and KR 120 R3900-2 K?
FlexType is made by RNA. KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do FlexType and KR 120 R3900-2 K compare on the Robo Index?
FlexType grades BBB on the Robo Index. KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AA. 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.
Are FlexType and KR 120 R3900-2 K in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between FlexType and KR 120 R3900-2 K?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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About this comparison
FlexType vs KR 120 R3900-2 K compares two robots in the industrial-arm 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.