KR 120 R3900-2 K vs RCS P series
Side-by-side comparison of KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) and RCS P series (Renishaw, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
- RCS P seriesUnited Kingdom
Year First Available
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
- RCS P series—
Verified Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
- RCS P series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
- RCS P seriesContact for quote
Availability Status
- KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
- RCS P seriesACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
- RCS P seriesIPX8
Payload
- KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
- RCS P series—
Reach
- KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
- RCS P series—
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 120 R3900-2 K6
- RCS P series6
Repeatability
- KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
- RCS P series±0.001 mm
Robot Weight
- KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
- RCS P series—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
- RCS P series—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RCS P seriescontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
- RCS P seriesRCS RPU
Programming Languages
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RCS P seriesmacro_instructions
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RCS P seriesno pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RCS P seriesRCS Software Suite
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RCS P seriesnone
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RCS P seriesISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RCS P seriesother
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
- RCS P seriesContact for quote
Warranty
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
- RCS P series1 yrs
Service Network
- KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
- RCS P seriesglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United Kingdom |
| 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 | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | IPX8 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 146 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 3,904 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.001 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 42 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 | RCS RPU |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | macro_instructions |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | no pendant (browser UI) |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | RCS Software Suite |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | other |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,000–$84,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 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, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Internal Cable Routing, 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 | RCS P series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $51,950 | No price |
| Payback period | 12.5 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $198,050 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +381% | — |
RCS P series 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes KR 120 R3900-2 K and RCS P series?
KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. RCS P series is made by Renishaw, Inc., based in GB.
How do KR 120 R3900-2 K and RCS P series compare on the Robo Index?
KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA on the Robo Index. RCS P series 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 RCS P series 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 RCS P series?
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 RCS P series 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.