KR 120 R3900-2 K vs TFD-R1100

Side-by-side comparison of KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) and TFD-R1100 (FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KR 120 R3900-2 K78.0

TFD-R110056.1

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
TFD-R1100China

Year First Available

KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
TFD-R1100—

Verified Deployments

KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
TFD-R11000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
TFD-R1100$11,800 USD

Availability Status

KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
TFD-R1100ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
TFD-R110012 kg

Reach

KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
TFD-R11002,200 mm

Degrees of Freedom

KR 120 R3900-2 K6
TFD-R11004

Repeatability

KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
TFD-R1100±0.1 mm

Robot Weight

KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
TFD-R110057 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
TFD-R1100IP54

IP Rating (Wrist)

KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
TFD-R1100—

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
TFD-R11000.3 s

Duty Cycle

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
TFD-R1100continuous 24 7

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
TFD-R1100—

Teach Pendant Type

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
TFD-R1100wired touch

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
TFD-R1100none

Predictive Maintenance

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
TFD-R1100threshold based

End-Effector

Internal Cable Routing

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
TFD-R1100external only

Commercial

Price (USD)

KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
TFD-R1100$11,800 USD

Warranty

KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
TFD-R11001 yrs

Service Network

KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
TFD-R1100sparse

	KR 120 R3900-2 Kindustrial-armKUKA Robotics 78.0Robo Score	TFD-R1100industrial-armFOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 56.1Robo Score
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	$11,800 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (values differ)	146 kg	12 kg
Reach (values differ)	3,904 mm	2,200 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	4
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.04 mm	±0.1 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	42 kg	57 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (values differ)	IP65	IP54
IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ)	IP67	—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ)	—	0.3 s
Duty Cycle (values differ)	—	continuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	KR C5, KR C5 micro	—
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	—	wired touch
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support (values differ)	—	none
Predictive Maintenance (values differ)	—	threshold based
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	—	external only
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$19,000–$84,900 USD	$11,800 USD
Warranty (values differ)	2 yrs	1 yrs
Service Network (values differ)	global	sparse

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, 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, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), 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	TFD-R1100
Investment	$51,950	$11,800
Payback period	12.5 mo	2.8 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$198,050	$238,200
ROI (5 yr)	+381%	+2019%

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 TFD-R1100?

KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. TFD-R1100 is made by FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., based in CN.

How do KR 120 R3900-2 K and TFD-R1100 compare on the Robo Score?

KR 120 R3900-2 K scores 78.0 on the Robo Score. TFD-R1100 scores 56.1. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending 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 TFD-R1100?

KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm. TFD-R1100 has a reach of 2200 mm.

Are KR 120 R3900-2 K and TFD-R1100 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 TFD-R1100?

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 TFD-R1100 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 Score is calculated.