KR 120 R3900-2 K vs RoboTronic X500
Side-by-side comparison of KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) and RoboTronic X500 (RoboTronic Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
- RoboTronic X500—
Year First Available
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
- RoboTronic X5002023
Verified Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
- RoboTronic X5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
- RoboTronic X500$15,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RoboTronic X5008 hrs
Availability Status
- KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
- RoboTronic X500ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
- RoboTronic X500—
Payload
- KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
- RoboTronic X50035 kg
Reach
- KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
- RoboTronic X500585 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 120 R3900-2 K6
- RoboTronic X5006
Repeatability
- KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
- RoboTronic X500±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
- RoboTronic X5000.6 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
- RoboTronic X500—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
- RoboTronic X500Fanuc M-20iD/35
Programming Languages
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RoboTronic X500G-Code
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RoboTronic X500no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RoboTronic X500Repetier-Host/Cura
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- RoboTronic X500none
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
- RoboTronic X500$15,000 USD
Warranty
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
- RoboTronic X5002 yrs
Service Network
- KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
- RoboTronic X500—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $19,000–$84,900 USD | $15,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 146 kg | 35 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 3,904 mm | 585 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 42 kg | 0.6 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5, KR C5 micro | Fanuc M-20iD/35 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | G-Code |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | no pendant (browser UI) |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Repetier-Host/Cura |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,000–$84,900 USD | $15,000 USD |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, 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
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 | RoboTronic X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $51,950 | $15,000 |
| Payback period | 12.5 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $198,050 | $235,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +381% | +1567% |
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 RoboTronic X500?
KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. RoboTronic X500 is made by RoboTronic Industries.
When were KR 120 R3900-2 K and RoboTronic X500 launched?
KR 120 R3900-2 K launched in 2015. RoboTronic X500 launched in 2023.
How do KR 120 R3900-2 K and RoboTronic X500 compare on the Robo Index?
KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA on the Robo Index. RoboTronic X500 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 RoboTronic X500?
KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm. RoboTronic X500 has a reach of 585 mm.
Are KR 120 R3900-2 K and RoboTronic X500 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 RoboTronic X500?
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 RoboTronic X500 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.