KR 120 R3900-2 K vs Racer-5-0.80
Side-by-side comparison of KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) and Racer-5-0.80 (Comau) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
- Racer-5-0.80Italy
Year First Available
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
- Racer-5-0.80—
Verified Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
- Racer-5-0.800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
- Racer-5-0.80$28,000–$35,000 USD
Availability Status
- KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
- Racer-5-0.80ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
- Racer-5-0.805 kg
Robot Weight
- KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
- Racer-5-0.8034 kg
Reach
- KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
- Racer-5-0.80809 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 120 R3900-2 K6
- Racer-5-0.806
Repeatability
- KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
- Racer-5-0.80±0.03 mm
Max TCP Speed
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- Racer-5-0.806 m/s
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
- Racer-5-0.80IP54
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
- Racer-5-0.80—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- Racer-5-0.80not specified
Safety
Safety Category
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- Racer-5-0.80Cat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- Racer-5-0.80Yes
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
- Racer-5-0.80R1C
Offline Programming
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- Racer-5-0.80RoboDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- Racer-5-0.80ISO 9409 – 1 – A 25
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- Racer-5-0.80through arm and wrist
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
- Racer-5-0.80$28,000–$35,000 USD
Warranty
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
- Racer-5-0.80—
Service Network
- KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
- Racer-5-0.80global
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Italy |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $19,000–$84,900 USD | $28,000–$35,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 146 kg | 5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 42 kg | 34 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 3,904 mm | 809 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 6 m/s |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP65 | IP54 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | not specified |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5, KR C5 micro | R1C |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | RoboDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409 – 1 – A 25 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,000–$84,900 USD | $28,000–$35,000 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, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), 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 | Racer-5-0.80 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $51,950 | $31,500 |
| Payback period | 12.5 mo | 7.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $198,050 | $218,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +381% | +694% |
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 Racer-5-0.80?
KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Racer-5-0.80 is made by Comau, based in IT.
How do KR 120 R3900-2 K and Racer-5-0.80 compare on the Robo Index?
KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA on the Robo Index. Racer-5-0.80 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 Racer-5-0.80?
KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm. Racer-5-0.80 has a reach of 809 mm.
Are KR 120 R3900-2 K and Racer-5-0.80 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 Racer-5-0.80?
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 Racer-5-0.80 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.