Grenzebach Carry AGV vs Shark 400
Side-by-side comparison of Grenzebach Carry AGV (Grenzebach) and Shark 400 (Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Grenzebach Carry AGVGermany
- Shark 400China
Verified Deployments
- Grenzebach Carry AGV0 Deployments
- Shark 4000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Grenzebach Carry AGVContact for quote
- Shark 400$6,500–$41,700 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Grenzebach Carry AGV6 hrs
- Shark 400—
Availability Status
- Grenzebach Carry AGVACTIVE
- Shark 400ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Grenzebach Carry AGV1,200 kg
- Shark 400400 kg
Max Speed
- Grenzebach Carry AGV2 m/s
- Shark 4001.2 m/s
IP Rating
- Grenzebach Carry AGV—
- Shark 400IP43
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $6,500–$41,700 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1,200 kg | 400 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP43 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Reach, Autonomy Level
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Grenzebach Carry AGV | Shark 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $24,100 |
| Payback period | — | 5.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $225,900 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +937% |
Grenzebach Carry AGV has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Grenzebach Carry AGV and Shark 400?
Grenzebach Carry AGV is made by Grenzebach, based in DE. Shark 400 is made by Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Grenzebach Carry AGV and Shark 400 compare on the Robo Index?
Grenzebach Carry AGV grades A on the Robo Index. Shark 400 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.
What is the payload difference between Grenzebach Carry AGV and Shark 400?
Grenzebach Carry AGV carries up to 1200 kg. Shark 400 carries up to 400 kg.
Are Grenzebach Carry AGV and Shark 400 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agv on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Agv robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Agv TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AGV TCO: hardware, infrastructure, and maintenance.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Grenzebach Carry AGV and Shark 400?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AGV RFP red flags: avoiding vendor lock-in.
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About this comparison
Grenzebach Carry AGV vs Shark 400 compares two robots in the agv 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.