KR 50 R2100-2 D01 vs MZ12
Side-by-side comparison of KR 50 R2100-2 D01 (KUKA Robotics) and MZ12 (Nachi-Fujikoshi) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01Germany
- MZ12—
Year First Available
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- MZ122018
Verified Deployments
- KR 50 R2100-2 D010 Deployments
- MZ120 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01ACTIVE
- MZ12ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- KR 50 R2100-2 D012,100 mm
- MZ12—
Repeatability
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01±0.05 mm
- MZ12—
Payload
- KR 50 R2100-2 D0150 kg
- MZ12—
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01IP65/IP67
- MZ12—
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 50 R2100-2 D016
- MZ126
Robot Weight
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01533 kg
- MZ12—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01IP65/IP67
- MZ12—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01continuous 24 7
- MZ12—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA KR C4 Controller
- MZ12—
Programming Languages
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KRL
- MZ12—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01wired button
- MZ12—
Offline Programming
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA.Sim
- MZ12—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA Connect
- MZ12—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01ISO 9409-1
- MZ12—
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01through arm and wrist
- MZ12—
Commercial
Service Network
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01global
- MZ12global
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,100 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP65/IP67 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 533 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP65/IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KUKA KR C4 Controller | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network | global | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR 50 R2100-2 D01 and MZ12?
KR 50 R2100-2 D01 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. MZ12 is made by Nachi-Fujikoshi.
How do KR 50 R2100-2 D01 and MZ12 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
KR 50 R2100-2 D01 scores 49/100. MZ12 scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are KR 50 R2100-2 D01 and MZ12 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 50 R2100-2 D01 and MZ12?
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 50 R2100-2 D01 vs MZ12 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 Product Score is calculated.