GP88 vs QT12-15F
Side-by-side comparison of GP88 (Yaskawa) and QT12-15F (Guangxi Hongfa Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GP88Japan
- QT12-15F—
Verified Deployments
- GP880 Deployments
- QT12-15F0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GP88ACTIVE
- QT12-15FACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Degrees of Freedom
- GP886
- QT12-15F—
Repeatability
- GP88±0.03 mm
- QT12-15F—
Robot Weight
- GP88—
- QT12-15F14,500 kg
Performance
MTBF
- GP8828 hrs
- QT12-15F—
Duty Cycle
- GP88—
- QT12-15Fcontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GP88—
- QT12-15FSiemens PLC
Digital Twin Support
- GP88—
- QT12-15FNo
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- GP88—
- QT12-15Fnone
Predictive Maintenance
- GP88—
- QT12-15Fthreshold based
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing
- GP88through arm
- QT12-15F—
Commercial
Service Network
- GP88global
- QT12-15Fregional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 14,500 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 28 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | Siemens PLC |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Reach, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes GP88 and QT12-15F?
GP88 is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. QT12-15F is made by Guangxi Hongfa Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd..
How do GP88 and QT12-15F compare on the Robolist Product Score?
GP88 scores 49/100. QT12-15F scores 28/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are GP88 and QT12-15F 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 GP88 and QT12-15F?
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.
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About this comparison
GP88 vs QT12-15F 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.