LBR iisy 6 R1300 vs LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR
Side-by-side comparison of LBR iisy 6 R1300 (KUKA Robotics) and LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR (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 iiwa 14 R820 CRGermany
Verified Deployments
- LBR iisy 6 R13000 Deployments
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332 USD
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR$35,000 USD
Availability Status
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ACTIVE
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- LBR iisy 6 R13006 kg
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR14 kg
Robot Weight
- LBR iisy 6 R130046.3 kg
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR30 kg
Reach
- LBR iisy 6 R13001,300 mm
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR820 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- LBR iisy 6 R13006
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR7
Repeatability
- LBR iisy 6 R1300±0.05 mm
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- LBR iisy 6 R1300All directions
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRfloor, inverted, angle
IP Rating
- LBR iisy 6 R1300IP54
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ISO/TS 15066
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- LBR iisy 6 R1300none
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- LBR iisy 6 R13000.5 hrs
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
No-Code Capable
- LBR iisy 6 R1300Yes
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRNo
Offline Programming
- LBR iisy 6 R1300No
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRNo
Programming Interface
- LBR iisy 6 R1300teach_pendant, hand_guiding
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRsimulation
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CRDIN ISO 9409-1-50-7-M6
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- LBR iisy 6 R1300EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332 USD
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR$35,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$1,000
- LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR—
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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 USD | $35,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 kg | 14 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 46.3 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 820 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | All directions | floor, inverted, angle |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, hand_guiding | simulation |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | DIN ISO 9409-1-50-7-M6 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,332 USD | $35,000 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | $1,000 | — |
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 Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes LBR iisy 6 R1300 and LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does LBR iisy 6 R1300 cost compared to LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 is listed at $30,332. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR is listed at $35,000.
How do LBR iisy 6 R1300 and LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR compare on the Robo Index?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 scores 94/100. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR scores 39/100. 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 iiwa 14 R820 CR?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 has a reach of 1300 mm. LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR has a reach of 820 mm.
Are LBR iisy 6 R1300 and LBR iiwa 14 R820 CR 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 iiwa 14 R820 CR?
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 iiwa 14 R820 CR 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.