KR 120 R3900-2 K C01 vs Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm
Side-by-side comparison of KR 120 R3900-2 K C01 (KUKA Robotics) and Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm (Ningbo Superior Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01Germany
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot ArmChina
Verified Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C010 Deployments
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01$19,000 USD
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm$21,000 USD
Availability Status
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01ACTIVE
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01120 kg
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm—
Reach
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C013,100 mm
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm—
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C016
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm6
Repeatability
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01±0.05 mm
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C011,280 kg
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm—
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01IP65
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01IP65/IP67
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm—
Performance
MTBF
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01400,000 hrs
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm—
Duty Cycle
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01continuous 24 7
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Armcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01—
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot ArmNo
Safety I/O Pairs
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01—
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm4
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01KR C5; KR C4
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot ArmDedicated Control Cabinet
Programming Languages
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01KRL
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot ArmProprietary Script
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01smart pad
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Armwired button
Offline Programming
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01KUKA.Sim
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01KUKA Connect
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01ISO 9409-1
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01none
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm—
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01through arm and wrist
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm—
Pneumatic Lines
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01—
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm1
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01$19,000 USD
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm$21,000 USD
Warranty
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01—
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm1 yrs
Service Network
- KR 120 R3900-2 K C01global
- Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $19,000 USD | $21,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 120 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 3,100 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 1,280 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP65/IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 400,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5; KR C4 | Dedicated Control Cabinet |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | Proprietary Script |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | none | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,000 USD | $21,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR 120 R3900-2 K C01 and Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm?
KR 120 R3900-2 K C01 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm is made by Ningbo Superior Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does KR 120 R3900-2 K C01 cost compared to Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm?
KR 120 R3900-2 K C01 is listed at $19,000. Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm is listed at $21,000.
How do KR 120 R3900-2 K C01 and Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm compare on the Robo Index?
KR 120 R3900-2 K C01 scores 96/100. Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm scores 91/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of KR 120 R3900-2 K C01 compare to Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm?
KR 120 R3900-2 K C01 has a reach of 3100 mm. Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm has a reach of 1790 mm.
Are KR 120 R3900-2 K C01 and Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm 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 120 R3900-2 K C01 and Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm?
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 120 R3900-2 K C01 vs Superior SP06C-180 Welding Robot Arm 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.