KAWASAKI MX700N vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of KAWASAKI MX700N (Kawasaki Robotics) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KAWASAKI MX700NJapan
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- KAWASAKI MX700N2010
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- KAWASAKI MX700N0 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KAWASAKI MX700N$42,000–$48,000
- RDT401$20,000
Availability Status
- KAWASAKI MX700NACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- KAWASAKI MX700N700 kg
- RDT4011 kg
Reach
- KAWASAKI MX700N2,540 mm
- RDT401200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- KAWASAKI MX700N6
- RDT4014
Repeatability
- KAWASAKI MX700N±0.5 mm
- RDT401±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
- RDT4014 m/s
Robot Weight
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
- RDT40185 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
- RDT401IP54
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KAWASAKI MX700Ncontinuous 24 7
- RDT401multi shift
Vibration Damping
- KAWASAKI MX700Nactive model based
- RDT401—
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
- RDT40124
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KAWASAKI MX700NF04
- RDT401—
Programming Languages
- KAWASAKI MX700NKawasaki AS (Advanced Servo)
- RDT401—
Teach Pendant Type
- KAWASAKI MX700Nwired button
- RDT401—
Offline Programming
- KAWASAKI MX700NKawasaki K-ROSET
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
- RDT401none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KAWASAKI MX700NKawasaki K- iPS (Intelligent Production System)
- RDT401—
Predictive Maintenance
- KAWASAKI MX700Nthreshold based
- RDT401—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KAWASAKI MX700NISO 9409-1
- RDT401—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- KAWASAKI MX700Nthrough arm
- RDT401external only
Electrical Lines
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KAWASAKI MX700N$42,000–$48,000
- RDT401$20,000
Warranty
- KAWASAKI MX700N—
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- KAWASAKI MX700Nglobal
- RDT401regional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $42,000–$48,000 | $20,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 700 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,540 mm | 200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 85 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | multi shift |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | F04 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | Kawasaki AS (Advanced Servo) | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Kawasaki K-ROSET | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | Kawasaki K- iPS (Intelligent Production System) | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | external only |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $42,000–$48,000 | $20,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes KAWASAKI MX700N and RDT401?
KAWASAKI MX700N is made by Kawasaki Robotics, based in JP. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were KAWASAKI MX700N and RDT401 launched?
KAWASAKI MX700N launched in 2010. RDT401 launched in 2012.
How do KAWASAKI MX700N and RDT401 compare on the Robolist Index?
KAWASAKI MX700N scores 79/100. RDT401 scores 97/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of KAWASAKI MX700N compare to RDT401?
KAWASAKI MX700N has a reach of 2540 mm. RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm.
Are KAWASAKI MX700N and RDT401 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 KAWASAKI MX700N and RDT401?
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
KAWASAKI MX700N vs RDT401 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 Robolist Index is calculated.