KR 120 R3900-2 K vs KR 700 PA
Side-by-side comparison of KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) and KR 700 PA (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
- KR 700 PAGermany
Year First Available
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
- KR 700 PA—
Verified Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
- KR 700 PA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
- KR 700 PA$49,500 USD
Availability Status
- KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
- KR 700 PAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
- KR 700 PA700 kg
Robot Weight
- KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
- KR 700 PA2,850 kg
Reach
- KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
- KR 700 PA3,320 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 120 R3900-2 K6
- KR 700 PA4
Repeatability
- KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
- KR 700 PA±0.08 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
- KR 700 PA—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
- KR 700 PA—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- KR 700 PAcontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
- KR 700 PAKR C2
Programming Languages
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- KR 700 PAKRL
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- KR 700 PAwired button
Offline Programming
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- KR 700 PARoboDK
Digital Twin Support
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- KR 700 PAYes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- KR 700 PAvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- KR 700 PAKUKA Connect
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- KR 700 PAISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- KR 700 PAnone
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- KR 700 PAthrough arm and wrist
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
- KR 700 PA$49,500 USD
Warranty
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
- KR 700 PA—
Service Network
- KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
- KR 700 PAglobal
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $49,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 146 kg | 700 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 42 kg | 2,850 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 3,904 mm | 3,320 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.08 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5, KR C5 micro | KR C2 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | KRL |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | RoboDK |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| 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 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,000–$84,900 USD | $49,500 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, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Pneumatic Lines, 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 120 R3900-2 K | KR 700 PA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $51,950 | $49,500 |
| Payback period | 12.5 mo | 11.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $198,050 | $200,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +381% | +405% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes KR 120 R3900-2 K and KR 700 PA?
KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. KR 700 PA is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do KR 120 R3900-2 K and KR 700 PA compare on the Robo Index?
KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA on the Robo Index. KR 700 PA grades AA. 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 700 PA?
KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm. KR 700 PA has a reach of 3320 mm.
Are KR 120 R3900-2 K and KR 700 PA 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 700 PA?
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 700 PA 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.