LBR iisy 6 R1300 vs LBR iisy 8 R930
Side-by-side comparison of LBR iisy 6 R1300 (KUKA Robotics) and LBR iisy 8 R930 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LBR iisy 6 R1300Germany
- LBR iisy 8 R930Germany
Verified Deployments
- LBR iisy 6 R13000 Deployments
- LBR iisy 8 R9300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099
Availability Status
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ACTIVE
- LBR iisy 8 R930ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- LBR iisy 6 R13001,300 mm
- LBR iisy 8 R930930 mm
Repeatability
- LBR iisy 6 R1300±0.05 mm
- LBR iisy 8 R930±0.05 mm
Payload
- LBR iisy 6 R13006 kg
- LBR iisy 8 R9308 kg
IP Rating
- LBR iisy 6 R1300IP54
- LBR iisy 8 R930IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- LBR iisy 6 R13006
- LBR iisy 8 R9307
Robot Weight
- LBR iisy 6 R130046.3 kg
- LBR iisy 8 R93043.2 kg
Mounting Options
- LBR iisy 6 R1300All directions
- LBR iisy 8 R930All directions
Safety
Safety Rating
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ISO/TS 15066
- LBR iisy 8 R930ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- LBR iisy 6 R1300none
- LBR iisy 8 R930none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- LBR iisy 6 R13000.5 hrs
- LBR iisy 8 R9300.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- LBR iisy 6 R1300Yes
- LBR iisy 8 R930Yes
Offline Programming
- LBR iisy 6 R1300No
- LBR iisy 8 R930No
Programming Interface
- LBR iisy 6 R1300teach_pendant, hand_guiding
- LBR iisy 8 R930teach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- LBR iisy 6 R1300EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
- LBR iisy 8 R930EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099
CaaS / Month
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$1,000
- LBR iisy 8 R930$1,000
Warranty
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
- LBR iisy 8 R9301 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Germany | Germany |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $30,332 | $31,099 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 930 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 6 kg | 8 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 46.3 kg | 43.2 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | All directions | All directions |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time | 0.5 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, hand_guiding | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,332 | $31,099 |
| CaaS / Month | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes LBR iisy 6 R1300 and LBR iisy 8 R930?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. LBR iisy 8 R930 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does LBR iisy 6 R1300 cost compared to LBR iisy 8 R930?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 is listed at $30,332. LBR iisy 8 R930 is listed at $31,099.
How do LBR iisy 6 R1300 and LBR iisy 8 R930 compare on the Robo Index?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 scores 94/100. LBR iisy 8 R930 scores 94/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of LBR iisy 6 R1300 compare to LBR iisy 8 R930?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 has a reach of 1300 mm. LBR iisy 8 R930 has a reach of 930 mm.
Are LBR iisy 6 R1300 and LBR iisy 8 R930 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between LBR iisy 6 R1300 and LBR iisy 8 R930?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
LBR iisy 6 R1300 vs LBR iisy 8 R930 compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.