K-LONG Crawler X3 vs MLR AGV
Side-by-side comparison of K-LONG Crawler X3 (LINYI K-LONG Machinery Co., Ltd.) and MLR AGV (MLR System) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- K-LONG Crawler X3China
- MLR AGVGermany
Year First Available
- K-LONG Crawler X32011
- MLR AGV1971
Verified Deployments
- K-LONG Crawler X30 Deployments
- MLR AGV0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- K-LONG Crawler X3ACTIVE
- MLR AGVACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- K-LONG Crawler X328,000 kg
- MLR AGV80,000 kg
Max Speed
- K-LONG Crawler X3—
- MLR AGV2.7 m/s
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | 1971 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 28,000 kg | 80,000 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 2.7 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes K-LONG Crawler X3 and MLR AGV?
K-LONG Crawler X3 is made by LINYI K-LONG Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN. MLR AGV is made by MLR System, based in DE.
When were K-LONG Crawler X3 and MLR AGV launched?
K-LONG Crawler X3 launched in 2011. MLR AGV launched in 1971.
How do K-LONG Crawler X3 and MLR AGV compare on the Robo Index?
K-LONG Crawler X3 scores 65/100. MLR AGV scores 70/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between K-LONG Crawler X3 and MLR AGV?
K-LONG Crawler X3 carries up to 28000 kg. MLR AGV carries up to 80000 kg.
Are K-LONG Crawler X3 and MLR AGV 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 K-LONG Crawler X3 and MLR AGV?
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
K-LONG Crawler X3 vs MLR AGV 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.