HC30PL vs LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR
Side-by-side comparison of HC30PL (Yaskawa) and LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HC30PLJapan
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRGermany
Year First Available
- HC30PL2022
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
Verified Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR$50,000–$74,000 USD
Availability Status
- HC30PLACTIVE
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- HC30PLIP67
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRIP54
Payload
- HC30PL30 kg
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR7 kg
Max TCP Speed
- HC30PL3.1 m/s
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
Reach
- HC30PL1,700 mm
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- HC30PL6
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR7
Repeatability
- HC30PL±0.05 mm
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR±2 mm
Robot Weight
- HC30PL140 kg
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
Mounting Options
- HC30PLfloor
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- HC30PLnone
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRjoint level all
Duty Cycle
- HC30PL—
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- HC30PL—
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR0.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- HC30PLYes
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes
Offline Programming
- HC30PLYes
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes
Programming Interface
- HC30PLhand-guided programming
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRteach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- HC30PLEN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRiso 9283
Integrated F/T Sensor
- HC30PL—
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- HC30PLProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
Digital Twin Support
- HC30PL—
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR$50,000–$74,000 USD
Warranty
- HC30PL1 yrs
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $6,000–$20,160 USD | $50,000–$74,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 7 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,700 mm | 800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±2 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | hand-guided programming | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | EN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB | iso 9283 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $6,000–$20,160 USD | $50,000–$74,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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 | HC30PL | LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,080 | $62,000 |
| Payback period | 3.1 mo | 14.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $236,920 | $188,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1811% | +303% |
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 HC30PL and LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR?
HC30PL is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do HC30PL and LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR compare on the Robo Score?
HC30PL scores 65.6 on the Robo Score. LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR scores 65.7. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of HC30PL compare to LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR?
HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR has a reach of 820 mm.
Are HC30PL and LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR 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 HC30PL and LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR?
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
HC30PL vs LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR 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 Score is calculated.