MELFA RV-20FRL vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of MELFA RV-20FRL (Mitsubishi Electric) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MELFA RV-20FRLJapan
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- MELFA RV-20FRL—
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- MELFA RV-20FRL0 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- MELFA RV-20FRL$77,229
- RDT401$20,000
Availability Status
- MELFA RV-20FRLACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- MELFA RV-20FRL120 kg
- RDT40185 kg
Payload
- MELFA RV-20FRL20 kg
- RDT4011 kg
Reach
- MELFA RV-20FRL1,094 mm
- RDT401200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MELFA RV-20FRL6
- RDT4014
Repeatability
- MELFA RV-20FRL±0.05 mm
- RDT401±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- MELFA RV-20FRL—
- RDT4014 m/s
IP Rating (Arm)
- MELFA RV-20FRLIP40
- RDT401IP54
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- MELFA RV-20FRL0.7 s
- RDT401—
Duty Cycle
- MELFA RV-20FRLnot specified
- RDT401multi shift
Vibration Damping
- MELFA RV-20FRLactive model based
- RDT401—
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- MELFA RV-20FRL—
- RDT40124
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- MELFA RV-20FRLCR800-D
- RDT401—
Programming Languages
- MELFA RV-20FRLMELFA
- RDT401—
Teach Pendant Type
- MELFA RV-20FRLwired button
- RDT401—
Offline Programming
- MELFA RV-20FRLRT ToolBox3
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- MELFA RV-20FRL—
- RDT401none
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MELFA RV-20FRLproprietary
- RDT401—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- MELFA RV-20FRL—
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- MELFA RV-20FRLthrough arm
- RDT401external only
Pneumatic Lines
- MELFA RV-20FRL2
- RDT401—
Electrical Lines
- MELFA RV-20FRL—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MELFA RV-20FRL$77,229
- RDT401$20,000
Warranty
- MELFA RV-20FRL—
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- MELFA RV-20FRLglobal
- RDT401regional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $77,229 | $20,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 120 kg | 85 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,094 mm | 200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP40 | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.7 s | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | not specified | multi shift |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | CR800-D | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | MELFA | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RT ToolBox3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | proprietary | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $77,229 | $20,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), MTBF, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes MELFA RV-20FRL and RDT401?
MELFA RV-20FRL is made by Mitsubishi Electric, based in JP. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does MELFA RV-20FRL cost compared to RDT401?
MELFA RV-20FRL is listed at $77,229. RDT401 is listed at $20,000.
How do MELFA RV-20FRL and RDT401 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
MELFA RV-20FRL scores 88/100. RDT401 scores 97/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of MELFA RV-20FRL compare to RDT401?
MELFA RV-20FRL has a reach of 1094 mm. RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm.
Are MELFA RV-20FRL and RDT401 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 MELFA RV-20FRL and RDT401?
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
MELFA RV-20FRL vs RDT401 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.