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 Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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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 Range (USD)
- 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
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
- TFD-R1100IP54
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 (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
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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 | $11,800 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 146 kg | 12 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | IP54 |
| 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 (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 |
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, 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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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 Index?
KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AA on the Robo Index. TFD-R1100 grades BBB. 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 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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About this comparison
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 Index is calculated.