KR 120 R3900-2 K vs KR 240 R3400-2

Side-by-side comparison of KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) and KR 240 R3400-2 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KR 120 R3900-2 KAAA

KR 240 R3400-2A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
KR 240 R3400-2Germany

Year First Available

KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
KR 240 R3400-2—

Verified Deployments

KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
KR 240 R3400-20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
KR 240 R3400-2Contact for quote

Availability Status

KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
KR 240 R3400-2ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
KR 240 R3400-2240 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
KR 240 R3400-2IP65

Reach

KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
KR 240 R3400-23,400 mm

Degrees of Freedom

KR 120 R3900-2 K6
KR 240 R3400-26

Repeatability

KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
KR 240 R3400-2±0.08 mm

Robot Weight

KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
KR 240 R3400-21,597 kg

IP Rating (Wrist)

KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
KR 240 R3400-2IP67

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
KR 240 R3400-2KR C5

Commercial

Price (USD)

KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
KR 240 R3400-2Contact for quote

Warranty

KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
KR 240 R3400-2—

Service Network

KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
KR 240 R3400-2global

	KR 120 R3900-2 Kindustrial-armKUKA Robotics AAARobo Index	KR 240 R3400-2industrial-armKUKA Robotics ARobo Index
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)	$19,000–$84,900 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	146 kg	240 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers)	IP65	IP65
Reach (values differ)	3,904 mm	3,400 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.04 mm	±0.08 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	42 kg	1,597 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)	IP67	IP67
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	KR C5, KR C5 micro	KR C5
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$19,000–$84,900 USD	Contact for quote
Warranty (values differ)	2 yrs	—
Service Network	global	global

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	KR 120 R3900-2 K	KR 240 R3400-2
Investment	$51,950	No price
Payback period	12.5 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$198,050	—
ROI (5 yr)	+381%	—

KR 240 R3400-2 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 120 R3900-2 K and KR 240 R3400-2?

KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. KR 240 R3400-2 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How do KR 120 R3900-2 K and KR 240 R3400-2 compare on the Robo Index?

KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA on the Robo Index. KR 240 R3400-2 grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

How does the reach of KR 120 R3900-2 K compare to KR 240 R3400-2?

KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm. KR 240 R3400-2 has a reach of 3400 mm.

Are KR 120 R3900-2 K and KR 240 R3400-2 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 and KR 240 R3400-2?

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 vs KR 240 R3400-2 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.