KR 120 R3900-2 K vs SA10A-10/0.80
Side-by-side comparison of KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) and SA10A-10/0.80 (SIASUN) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Home & Household buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
- SA10A-10/0.80China
Year First Available
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
- SA10A-10/0.80—
Verified Deployments
- KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
- SA10A-10/0.800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
- SA10A-10/0.80Contact for quote
Availability Status
- KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
- SA10A-10/0.80ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
- SA10A-10/0.80—
Payload
- KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
- SA10A-10/0.8010 kg
Reach
- KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
- SA10A-10/0.80600 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 120 R3900-2 K6
- SA10A-10/0.804
Repeatability
- KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
- SA10A-10/0.80±0.02 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
- SA10A-10/0.80IP20
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
- SA10A-10/0.80—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- SA10A-10/0.80continuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- SA10A-10/0.80active model based
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
- SA10A-10/0.80S series (new generation)
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- SA10A-10/0.80wired touch
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 120 R3900-2 K—
- SA10A-10/0.80through arm
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
- SA10A-10/0.80Contact for quote
Warranty
- KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
- SA10A-10/0.80—
Service Network
- KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
- SA10A-10/0.80global
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (values differ) | $19,000–$84,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 42 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 146 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 3,904 mm | 600 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP65 | IP20 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | active model based |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5, KR C5 micro | S series (new generation) |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| End-Effector | ||
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $19,000–$84,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| 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, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, 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 | SA10A-10/0.80 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $51,950 | No price |
| Payback period | 12.5 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $198,050 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +381% | — |
SA10A-10/0.80 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 SA10A-10/0.80?
KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. SA10A-10/0.80 is made by SIASUN, based in CN.
How do KR 120 R3900-2 K and SA10A-10/0.80 compare on the Robo Index?
KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA on the Robo Index. SA10A-10/0.80 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 SA10A-10/0.80?
KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm. SA10A-10/0.80 has a reach of 800 mm.
Are KR 120 R3900-2 K and SA10A-10/0.80 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 SA10A-10/0.80?
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 SA10A-10/0.80 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.