KR 120 R3900-2 K vs RM65
Side-by-side comparison of KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) and RM65 (RealMan 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
- RM65China
Year First Available
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
- RM65—
Verified Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
- RM650 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
- RM65Contact for quote
Availability Status
- KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
- RM65ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
- RM655 kg
Robot Weight
- KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
- RM657.2 kg
Reach
- KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
- RM65610 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 120 R3900-2 K6
- RM656
Repeatability
- KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
- RM65±0.05 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
- RM65IP54
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
- RM65—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
- RM65Integrated
Programming Languages
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RM65C, C++, C#, Python
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RM65wired touch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
- RM65Contact for quote
Warranty
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
- RM65—
Service Network
- KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
- RM65—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $19,000–$84,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| 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 | 7.2 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 3,904 mm | 610 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP65 | IP54 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5, KR C5 micro | Integrated |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | C, C++, C#, Python |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,000–$84,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | 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, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, 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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Frequently asked
Who makes KR 120 R3900-2 K and RM65?
KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. RM65 is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN.
How do KR 120 R3900-2 K and RM65 compare on the Robo Index?
KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AA on the Robo Index. RM65 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 RM65?
KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm. RM65 has a reach of 610 mm.
Are KR 120 R3900-2 K and RM65 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 RM65?
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 RM65 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.