SCARA drylin vs KR 120 R3900-2 K

Side-by-side comparison of SCARA drylin (igus) and KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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SCARA drylinA

KR 120 R3900-2 KAAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

SCARA drylinGermany
KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany

Year First Available

SCARA drylin2019
KR 120 R3900-2 K2015

Verified Deployments

SCARA drylin0 Deployments
KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

SCARA drylin$5,500 USD
KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD

Availability Status

SCARA drylinACTIVE
KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

SCARA drylin±0.5 mm
KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm

IP Rating (Arm)

SCARA drylinIP45
KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65

Reach

SCARA drylin560 mm
KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm

Payload

SCARA drylin2 kg
KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg

Degrees of Freedom

SCARA drylin4
KR 120 R3900-2 K6

Robot Weight

SCARA drylin—
KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg

IP Rating (Wrist)

SCARA drylin—
KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

SCARA drylin—
KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro

Commercial

Price (USD)

SCARA drylin$5,500 USD
KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD

Warranty

SCARA drylin—
KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs

Service Network

SCARA drylin—
KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal

	SCARA drylinindustrial-armigus ARobo Index	KR 120 R3900-2 Kindustrial-armKUKA Robotics AAARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	Germany	Germany
Year First Available (values differ)	2019	2015
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$5,500 USD	$19,000–$84,900 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	±0.5 mm	±0.04 mm
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	IP45	IP65
Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	560 mm	3,904 mm
Payload (values differ)	2 kg	146 kg
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	4	6
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	42 kg
IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ)	—	IP67
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	—	KR C5, KR C5 micro
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$5,500 USD	$19,000–$84,900 USD
Warranty (values differ)	—	2 yrs
Service Network (values differ)	—	global

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	SCARA drylin	KR 120 R3900-2 K
Investment	$5,500	$51,950
Payback period	1.3 mo	12.5 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$244,500	$198,050
ROI (5 yr)	+4445%	+381%

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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes SCARA drylin and KR 120 R3900-2 K?

SCARA drylin is made by igus, based in DE. KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

When were SCARA drylin and KR 120 R3900-2 K launched?

SCARA drylin launched in 2019. KR 120 R3900-2 K launched in 2015.

How do SCARA drylin and KR 120 R3900-2 K compare on the Robo Index?

SCARA drylin grades A on the Robo Index. KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA. 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 SCARA drylin compare to KR 120 R3900-2 K?

SCARA drylin has a reach of 1050 mm. KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm.

Are SCARA drylin and KR 120 R3900-2 K 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 SCARA drylin and KR 120 R3900-2 K?

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

SCARA drylin vs KR 120 R3900-2 K 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 Robo Index is calculated.