KR 120 R3900-2 K vs VL2500

Side-by-side comparison of KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) and VL2500 (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KR 120 R3900-2 KAAA

VL2500A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany
VL2500Japan

Year First Available

KR 120 R3900-2 K2015
VL2500—

Verified Deployments

KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments
VL25000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
VL2500Contact for quote

Availability Status

KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE
VL2500ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

IP Rating (Arm)

KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65
VL2500IP65

Payload

KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg
VL250040 kg

Reach

KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm
VL25002,503 mm

Degrees of Freedom

KR 120 R3900-2 K6
VL25004

Repeatability

KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm
VL2500±0.06 mm

Robot Weight

KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg
VL2500655 kg

IP Rating (Wrist)

KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67
VL2500IP67

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro
VL2500—

Offline Programming

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
VL2500WINCAPS Plus

End-Effector

Internal Cable Routing

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
VL2500through arm

Pneumatic Lines

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
VL25001

Electrical Lines

KR 120 R3900-2 K—
VL250014

Commercial

Price (USD)

KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD
VL2500Contact for quote

Warranty

KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs
VL2500—

Service Network

KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal
VL2500—

	KR 120 R3900-2 Kindustrial-armKUKA Robotics AAARobo Index	VL2500industrial-armDENSO ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Germany	Japan
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
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers)	IP65	IP65
Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	146 kg	40 kg
Reach (values differ)	3,904 mm	2,503 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	4
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.04 mm	±0.06 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	42 kg	655 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)	IP67	IP67
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	KR C5, KR C5 micro	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	WINCAPS Plus
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	—	through arm
Pneumatic Lines (values differ)	—	1
Electrical Lines (values differ)	—	14
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$19,000–$84,900 USD	Contact for quote
Warranty (values differ)	2 yrs	—
Service Network (values differ)	global	—

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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, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	KR 120 R3900-2 K	VL2500
Investment	$51,950	No price
Payback period	12.5 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$198,050	—
ROI (5 yr)	+381%	—

VL2500 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes KR 120 R3900-2 K and VL2500?

KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. VL2500 is made by DENSO, based in JP.

How do KR 120 R3900-2 K and VL2500 compare on the Robo Index?

KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA on the Robo Index. VL2500 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 VL2500?

KR 120 R3900-2 K has a reach of 3904 mm. VL2500 has a reach of 2503 mm.

Are KR 120 R3900-2 K and VL2500 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 VL2500?

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 VL2500 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.