KR 50 R2500-2 D01 vs TFD-R1100
Side-by-side comparison of KR 50 R2500-2 D01 (KUKA Robotics) and TFD-R1100 (FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01Germany
- TFD-R1100China
Verified Deployments
- KR 50 R2500-2 D010 Deployments
- TFD-R11000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01Contact for quote
- TFD-R1100$11,800
Availability Status
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01ACTIVE
- TFD-R1100ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01±0.05 mm
- TFD-R1100±0.1 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01IP65
- TFD-R1100IP54
Reach
- KR 50 R2500-2 D012,501 mm
- TFD-R11002,200 mm
Payload
- KR 50 R2500-2 D0150 kg
- TFD-R110012 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 50 R2500-2 D016
- TFD-R11004
Robot Weight
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01559 kg
- TFD-R110057 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01IP67
- TFD-R1100—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01—
- TFD-R11000.3 s
Duty Cycle
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01continuous 24 7
- TFD-R1100continuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01KR C5; KR C4
- TFD-R1100—
Programming Languages
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01KRL
- TFD-R1100—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01wired touch
- TFD-R1100wired touch
Offline Programming
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01KUKA.Sim
- TFD-R1100—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01—
- TFD-R1100none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01KUKA Connect
- TFD-R1100—
Predictive Maintenance
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01—
- TFD-R1100threshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01ISO 9409-1
- TFD-R1100—
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01through arm
- TFD-R1100external only
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01Contact for quote
- TFD-R1100$11,800
Warranty
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01—
- TFD-R11001 yrs
Service Network
- KR 50 R2500-2 D01global
- TFD-R1100sparse
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $11,800 |
| 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) | 2,501 mm | 2,200 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | 12 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 559 kg | 57 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | — | 0.3 s |
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5; KR C4 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type | wired touch | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | external only |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $11,800 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 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: Year First Available, 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, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR 50 R2500-2 D01 and TFD-R1100?
KR 50 R2500-2 D01 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 50 R2500-2 D01 and TFD-R1100 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
KR 50 R2500-2 D01 scores 49/100. TFD-R1100 scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of KR 50 R2500-2 D01 compare to TFD-R1100?
KR 50 R2500-2 D01 has a reach of 2501 mm. TFD-R1100 has a reach of 2200 mm.
Are KR 50 R2500-2 D01 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 50 R2500-2 D01 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 50 R2500-2 D01 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.