GCR20-1400-EX vs HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of GCR20-1400-EX (SIASUN) and HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GCR20-1400-EXChina
- HC30PLJapan
Verified Deployments
- GCR20-1400-EX0 Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GCR20-1400-EXACTIVE
- HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- GCR20-1400-EXIP54/IP65
- HC30PLIP67
Payload
- GCR20-1400-EX12 kg
- HC30PL30 kg
Reach
- GCR20-1400-EX1,300 mm
- HC30PL1,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GCR20-1400-EX—
- HC30PL6
Repeatability
- GCR20-1400-EX±0.03 mm
- HC30PL—
Mounting Options
- GCR20-1400-EXtable, wall, ceiling
- HC30PLfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- GCR20-1400-EXISO/TS 15066
- HC30PLCE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- GCR20-1400-EXnone
- HC30PLsoftware only
Duty Cycle
- GCR20-1400-EX—
- HC30PL24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- GCR20-1400-EXYes
- HC30PLNo
Offline Programming
- GCR20-1400-EXNo
- HC30PL—
Programming Interface
- GCR20-1400-EXhand-guiding, teach pendant
- HC30PLteach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GCR20-1400-EX—
- HC30PLiso 9283
Integrated F/T Sensor
- GCR20-1400-EX—
- HC30PLYes
Wrist Power Supply
- GCR20-1400-EX—
- HC30PLAir + Ethernet + I/O (thru-arm, Category 6 cable)
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- GCR20-1400-EX—
- HC30PLINFORM (proprietary)
ROS Compatible
- GCR20-1400-EX—
- HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- GCR20-1400-EX—
- HC30PLEtherNet/IP
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54/IP65 | IP67 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | table, wall, ceiling | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | software only |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | hand-guiding, teach pendant | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | Air + Ethernet + I/O (thru-arm, Category 6 cable) |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | INFORM (proprietary) |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherNet/IP |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Price (USD), CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes GCR20-1400-EX and HC30PL?
GCR20-1400-EX is made by SIASUN, based in CN. HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How does the reach of GCR20-1400-EX compare to HC30PL?
GCR20-1400-EX has a reach of 1400 mm. HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are GCR20-1400-EX and 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 GCR20-1400-EX and 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
GCR20-1400-EX vs 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.