KR 10 R1100 HM-SC vs KR 120 R3900-2 K
Side-by-side comparison of KR 10 R1100 HM-SC (KUKA Robotics) and KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCGermany
- KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
Year First Available
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SC—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
Verified Deployments
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SC0 Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCContact for quote
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
Availability Status
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCACTIVE
- KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SC±0.03 mm
- KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCIP65/IP67
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
Reach
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SC1,101 mm
- KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
Payload
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SC10 kg
- KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SC6
- KR 120 R3900-2 K6
Robot Weight
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SC64 kg
- KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCIP65/IP67
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SC0.5 s
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Duty Cycle
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCcontinuous 24 7
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Vibration Damping
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCactive model based
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Safety
Safety Category
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCCat.3 PLd
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Dual Check Safety
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCYes
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCKR C5 micro; KR C4 compact
- KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
Programming Languages
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCKRL
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCwired touch
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Offline Programming
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCKUKA.Sim
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Digital Twin Support
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCYes
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCvendor supported
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCKUKA Connect
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Predictive Maintenance
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCml based
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCISO 9409-1
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCproprietary
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCthrough arm
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Pneumatic Lines
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SC4
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCContact for quote
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
Warranty
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SC—
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
Service Network
- KR 10 R1100 HM-SCglobal
- KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Germany | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,000–$84,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65/IP67 | IP65 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,101 mm | 3,904 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | 146 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 64 kg | 42 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP65/IP67 | IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.5 s | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5 micro; KR C4 compact | KR C5, KR C5 micro |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | proprietary | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $19,000–$84,900 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network | global | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, MTBF, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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 | KR 10 R1100 HM-SC | KR 120 R3900-2 K |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $51,950 |
| Payback period | — | 12.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $198,050 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +381% |
KR 10 R1100 HM-SC 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 KR 10 R1100 HM-SC and KR 120 R3900-2 K?
KR 10 R1100 HM-SC is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do KR 10 R1100 HM-SC and KR 120 R3900-2 K compare on the Robo Score?
KR 10 R1100 HM-SC scores 58.8 on the Robo Score. KR 120 R3900-2 K scores 78.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of KR 10 R1100 HM-SC compare to KR 120 R3900-2 K?
KR 10 R1100 HM-SC has a reach of 1101 mm. KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm.
Are KR 10 R1100 HM-SC 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 KR 10 R1100 HM-SC 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
KR 10 R1100 HM-SC 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 Score is calculated.