HC30PL vs Nextage
Side-by-side comparison of HC30PL (Yaskawa) and Nextage (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HC30PLJapan
- NextageJapan
Year First Available
- HC30PL2022
- Nextage2009
Verified Deployments
- HC30PL0 Deployments
- Nextage0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Availability Status
- HC30PLACTIVE
- NextageACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- HC30PLIP67
- Nextage—
Payload
- HC30PL30 kg
- Nextage1.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- HC30PL3.1 m/s
- Nextage—
Reach
- HC30PL1,700 mm
- Nextage1,450 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- HC30PL6
- Nextage15
Repeatability
- HC30PL±0.05 mm
- Nextage±0.03 mm
Robot Weight
- HC30PL140 kg
- Nextage28 kg
Mounting Options
- HC30PLfloor
- Nextagefloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- NextageISO10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- HC30PLnone
- Nextagenone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- HC30PLYes
- Nextage—
Offline Programming
- HC30PLYes
- Nextage—
Programming Interface
- HC30PLhand-guided programming
- Nextagecode_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- HC30PLEN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB
- Nextage—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- HC30PL—
- NextageYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- HC30PLProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet
- Nextage—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HC30PL$6,000–$20,160 USD
- NextageContact for quote
Warranty
- HC30PL1 yrs
- Nextage—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $6,000–$20,160 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,700 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 15 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | 28 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | hand-guided programming | code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | EN ISO-9409-1-80-6-MB | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $6,000–$20,160 USD | Contact for quote |
| 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, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, 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 | Nextage |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $13,080 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $236,920 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1811% | — |
Nextage 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 HC30PL and Nextage?
HC30PL is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. Nextage is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
When were HC30PL and Nextage launched?
HC30PL launched in 2022. Nextage launched in 2009.
How do HC30PL and Nextage compare on the Robo Index?
HC30PL grades A on the Robo Index. Nextage 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.
How does the reach of HC30PL compare to Nextage?
HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. Nextage has a reach of 1450 mm.
Are HC30PL and Nextage 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 Nextage?
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 Nextage 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 Index is calculated.