LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR vs MOTOMAN HC30PL
Side-by-side comparison of LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR (KUKA Robotics) and MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRGermany
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
Year First Available
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
Verified Deployments
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR0 Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR$50,000–$74,000 USD
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Availability Status
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRACTIVE
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR800 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
Repeatability
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR±2 mm
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
Payload
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR7 kg
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
IP Rating
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRIP54
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR7
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
Max TCP Speed
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
Robot Weight
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
Mounting Options
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRfloor, ceiling, wall
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRCat3 PLd
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRjoint level all
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
Duty Cycle
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR24 7 continuous
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR0.5 hrs
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Offline Programming
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
Programming Interface
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRteach_pendant
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRiso 9283
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
Integrated F/T Sensor
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
Digital Twin Support
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR$50,000–$74,000 USD
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
Warranty
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
Lead Time
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (values differ) | $50,000–$74,000 USD | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 800 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±2 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 7 kg | 5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 3.1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 140 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | AUBO SDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$74,000 USD | $50,000–$70,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR | MOTOMAN HC30PL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $62,000 | $60,000 |
| Payback period | 14.9 mo | 14.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $188,000 | $190,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +303% | +317% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP.
How do LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR and MOTOMAN HC30PL compare on the Robo Index?
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR grades AA on the Robo Index. MOTOMAN HC30PL grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR compare to MOTOMAN HC30PL?
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR has a reach of 820 mm. MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR and MOTOMAN HC30PL 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 iiwa 7 R800 CR and MOTOMAN HC30PL?
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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LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR vs MOTOMAN HC30PL 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.