KR 150 R2700-2 vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of KR 150 R2700-2 (KUKA Robotics) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 150 R2700-2Germany
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- KR 150 R2700-2—
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- KR 150 R2700-20 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KR 150 R2700-2$51,543
- RDT401$20,000
Availability Status
- KR 150 R2700-2ACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- KR 150 R2700-2±0.05 mm
- RDT401±0.1 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 150 R2700-2IP65
- RDT401IP54
Reach
- KR 150 R2700-22,701 mm
- RDT401200 mm
Payload
- KR 150 R2700-2150 kg
- RDT4011 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 150 R2700-26
- RDT4014
Max TCP Speed
- KR 150 R2700-2—
- RDT4014 m/s
Robot Weight
- KR 150 R2700-21,072 kg
- RDT40185 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 150 R2700-2IP67
- RDT401—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 150 R2700-2continuous 24 7
- RDT401multi shift
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- KR 150 R2700-2—
- RDT40124
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 150 R2700-2KUKA KR C4 Controller
- RDT401—
Programming Languages
- KR 150 R2700-2KRL
- RDT401—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 150 R2700-2wired touch
- RDT401—
Offline Programming
- KR 150 R2700-2KUKA.Sim
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 150 R2700-2none
- RDT401none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 150 R2700-2KUKA Connect
- RDT401—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 150 R2700-2ISO 9409-1
- RDT401—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR 150 R2700-2—
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 150 R2700-2through arm
- RDT401external only
Electrical Lines
- KR 150 R2700-2—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 150 R2700-2$51,543
- RDT401$20,000
Warranty
- KR 150 R2700-2—
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- KR 150 R2700-2global
- RDT401regional
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $51,543 | $20,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,701 mm | 200 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 150 kg | 1 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 1,072 kg | 85 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | multi shift |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KUKA KR C4 Controller | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support | none | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | external only |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $51,543 | $20,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR 150 R2700-2 and RDT401?
KR 150 R2700-2 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does KR 150 R2700-2 cost compared to RDT401?
KR 150 R2700-2 is listed at $51,543. RDT401 is listed at $20,000.
How do KR 150 R2700-2 and RDT401 compare on the Robolist Index?
KR 150 R2700-2 scores 81/100. RDT401 scores 97/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of KR 150 R2700-2 compare to RDT401?
KR 150 R2700-2 has a reach of 2701 mm. RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm.
Are KR 150 R2700-2 and RDT401 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 150 R2700-2 and RDT401?
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 150 R2700-2 vs RDT401 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 Robolist Index is calculated.