KR 70 R2100-2 D01 vs LPH-040
Side-by-side comparison of KR 70 R2100-2 D01 (KUKA Robotics) and LPH-040 (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01Germany
- LPH-040Japan
Year First Available
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01—
- LPH-0402019
Verified Deployments
- KR 70 R2100-2 D010 Deployments
- LPH-0400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01$52,000
- LPH-040$5,392
Availability Status
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01ACTIVE
- LPH-040ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- KR 70 R2100-2 D0185 kg
- LPH-0403 kg
Reach
- KR 70 R2100-2 D012,101 mm
- LPH-040400 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 70 R2100-2 D016
- LPH-0404
Repeatability
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01±0.05 mm
- LPH-040±0.02 mm
Max TCP Speed
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01—
- LPH-0404.7 m/s
Robot Weight
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01536 kg
- LPH-04016 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01IP65
- LPH-040—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01IP65/IP67
- LPH-040—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01—
- LPH-040multi shift
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01KR C4
- LPH-040RC8
Programming Languages
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01KRL
- LPH-040—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01—
- LPH-040no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01KUKA.Sim
- LPH-040WINCAPS III Offline Software
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01KUKA Connect
- LPH-040—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01ISO 9409-1
- LPH-040—
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01through arm and wrist
- LPH-040—
Pneumatic Lines
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01—
- LPH-0403
Electrical Lines
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01—
- LPH-04015
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01$52,000
- LPH-040$5,392
Warranty
- KR 70 R2100-2 D011 yrs
- LPH-040—
Service Network
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01global
- LPH-040global
Expected Service Life
- KR 70 R2100-2 D01—
- LPH-0405 yrs
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $52,000 | $5,392 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 85 kg | 3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,101 mm | 400 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4.7 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 536 kg | 16 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP65/IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | multi shift |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C4 | RC8 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | no pendant (browser UI) |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | WINCAPS III Offline Software |
| 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 | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 3 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 15 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $52,000 | $5,392 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | global |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 5 yrs |
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, 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), Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR 70 R2100-2 D01 and LPH-040?
KR 70 R2100-2 D01 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. LPH-040 is made by DENSO, based in JP.
How much does KR 70 R2100-2 D01 cost compared to LPH-040?
KR 70 R2100-2 D01 is listed at $52,000. LPH-040 is listed at $5,392.
How do KR 70 R2100-2 D01 and LPH-040 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
KR 70 R2100-2 D01 scores 49/100. LPH-040 scores 63/100. 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 70 R2100-2 D01 compare to LPH-040?
KR 70 R2100-2 D01 has a reach of 2101 mm. LPH-040 has a reach of 400 mm.
Are KR 70 R2100-2 D01 and LPH-040 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 70 R2100-2 D01 and LPH-040?
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 70 R2100-2 D01 vs LPH-040 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.