Jackal UGV vs Kivnon K05 Tugger
Side-by-side comparison of Jackal UGV (Clearpath Robotics) and Kivnon K05 Tugger (Kivnon) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Jackal UGVCanada
- Kivnon K05 TuggerSpain
Year First Available
- Jackal UGV2014
- Kivnon K05 Tugger—
Verified Deployments
- Jackal UGV0 Deployments
- Kivnon K05 Tugger0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Jackal UGV$11,750
- Kivnon K05 TuggerContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jackal UGV4 hrs
- Kivnon K05 Tugger—
Availability Status
- Jackal UGVACTIVE
- Kivnon K05 TuggerACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Jackal UGV20 kg
- Kivnon K05 Tugger450 kg
Max Speed
- Jackal UGV2 m/s
- Kivnon K05 Tugger—
IP Rating
- Jackal UGVIP62
- Kivnon K05 Tugger—
Autonomy Level
- Jackal UGVautonomous
- Kivnon K05 Tugger—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,750 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 450 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP62 | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Jackal UGV and Kivnon K05 Tugger?
Jackal UGV is made by Clearpath Robotics, based in CA. Kivnon K05 Tugger is made by Kivnon, based in ES.
How do Jackal UGV and Kivnon K05 Tugger compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Jackal UGV scores 57/100. Kivnon K05 Tugger scores 0/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Jackal UGV and Kivnon K05 Tugger?
Jackal UGV carries up to 20 kg. Kivnon K05 Tugger carries up to 450 kg.
Are Jackal UGV and Kivnon K05 Tugger 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 Jackal UGV and Kivnon K05 Tugger?
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
Jackal UGV vs Kivnon K05 Tugger 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.