KR 120 R3900-2 K vs RCP-10

Side-by-side comparison of KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) and RCP-10 (Rychiger) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KR 120 R3900-2 KAAA

RCP-10A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
RCP-10Switzerland

Year First Available

KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
RCP-10—

Verified Deployments

KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
RCP-100 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
RCP-10Contact for quote

Availability Status

KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
RCP-10ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
RCP-10—

Repeatability

KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
RCP-10±0.05 mm

Payload

KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
RCP-1045.4 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
RCP-10—

Degrees of Freedom

KR 120 R3900-2 K6
RCP-10—

Robot Weight

KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
RCP-101,300 kg

IP Rating (Wrist)

KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
RCP-10—

Performance

Duty Cycle

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
RCP-10continuous 24 7

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
RCP-10—

Teach Pendant Type

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
RCP-10Teach Pendant

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
RCP-10none

Commercial

Price (USD)

KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
RCP-10Contact for quote

Warranty

KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
RCP-10—

Service Network

KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
RCP-10regional

	KR 120 R3900-2 Kindustrial-armKUKA Robotics AAARobo Index	RCP-10industrial-armRychiger ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Germany	Switzerland
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
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	3,904 mm	—
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.04 mm	±0.05 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	146 kg	45.4 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	IP65	—
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	42 kg	1,300 kg
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	—
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	—	Teach Pendant
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support (values differ)	—	none
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$19,000–$84,900 USD	Contact for quote
Warranty (values differ)	2 yrs	—
Service Network (values differ)	global	regional

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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, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, 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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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	KR 120 R3900-2 K	RCP-10
Investment	$51,950	No price
Payback period	12.5 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$198,050	—
ROI (5 yr)	+381%	—

RCP-10 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 RCP-10?

KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. RCP-10 is made by Rychiger, based in CH.

How do KR 120 R3900-2 K and RCP-10 compare on the Robo Index?

KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA on the Robo Index. RCP-10 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.

Are KR 120 R3900-2 K and RCP-10 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 RCP-10?

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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KR 120 R3900-2 K vs RCP-10 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.