KR 20 R1810 HO vs YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50
Side-by-side comparison of KR 20 R1810 HO (KUKA Robotics) and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 (YASAKAWA) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 20 R1810 HOGermany
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
Verified Deployments
- KR 20 R1810 HO0 Deployments
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 500 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KR 20 R1810 HO$20,000–$32,900 USD
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50$30,000–$39,900 USD
Availability Status
- KR 20 R1810 HOACTIVE
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- KR 20 R1810 HO1,813 mm
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 502,061 mm
Repeatability
- KR 20 R1810 HO±0.04 mm
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50±0.03 mm
Payload
- KR 20 R1810 HO20 kg
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 5050 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 20 R1810 HOIP65
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 20 R1810 HO6
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 506
Robot Weight
- KR 20 R1810 HO250 kg
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50570 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 20 R1810 HOIP65
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50IP67
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 20 R1810 HOcontinuous 24 7
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50not specified
Vibration Damping
- KR 20 R1810 HO—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50active model based
Safety
Safety Category
- KR 20 R1810 HO—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Cat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- KR 20 R1810 HOYes
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Yes
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 20 R1810 HOKR C5; KR C4
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50YRC1000
Programming Languages
- KR 20 R1810 HOKRL
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50INFORM
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 20 R1810 HOsmart pad
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50wired touch
Offline Programming
- KR 20 R1810 HOKUKA.Sim
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50MotoSim
Digital Twin Support
- KR 20 R1810 HO—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Yes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 20 R1810 HO—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50vendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 20 R1810 HOKUKA Connect
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Yaskawa Cockpit
Cybersecurity Certs
- KR 20 R1810 HO—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50IEC 62443 SL1, IEC 62443 SL2
Predictive Maintenance
- KR 20 R1810 HO—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50ml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 20 R1810 HOISO 9409-1
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50ISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR 20 R1810 HO—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50proprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 20 R1810 HOthrough arm and wrist
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50through arm and wrist
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 20 R1810 HO$20,000–$32,900 USD
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50$30,000–$39,900 USD
Service Network
- KR 20 R1810 HOglobal
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50global
Expected Service Life
- KR 20 R1810 HO—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 5015 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $20,000–$32,900 USD | $30,000–$39,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 2,061 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 50 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 250 kg | 570 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP65 | IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | not specified |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | active model based |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety | Yes | Yes |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5; KR C4 | YRC1000 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | INFORM |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | MotoSim |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | Yaskawa Cockpit |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | — | IEC 62443 SL1, IEC 62443 SL2 |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | ml based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing | through arm and wrist | through arm and wrist |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000–$32,900 USD | $30,000–$39,900 USD |
| Service Network | global | global |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 15 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
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 20 R1810 HO | YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $26,450 | $34,950 |
| Payback period | 6.3 mo | 8.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $223,550 | $215,050 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +845% | +615% |
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 20 R1810 HO and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50?
KR 20 R1810 HO is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 is made by YASAKAWA.
How do KR 20 R1810 HO and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 compare on the Robo Score?
KR 20 R1810 HO scores 65.8 on the Robo Score. YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 scores 66.0. 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 20 R1810 HO compare to YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50?
KR 20 R1810 HO has a reach of 1810 mm. YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 has a reach of 2061 mm.
Are KR 20 R1810 HO and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 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 20 R1810 HO and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50?
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 20 R1810 HO vs YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 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.