MOTOMAN HC30PL vs S40
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and S40 (Guangdong Huayan Robotics Co.,Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- S40China
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- S40—
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- S400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- S40Contact for quote
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- S40ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- S40—
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- S40—
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- S40—
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- S40—
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- S405
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- S40±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- S40—
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- S40—
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- S40—
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- S40—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- S40—
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- S40—
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- S40—
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- S40proprietary_app, teach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- S40—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- S40—
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- S40TCP/IP, Modbus, EtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- S40Contact for quote
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- S40—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- S40—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 5 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | AUBO SDK | proprietary_app, teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | TCP/IP, Modbus, EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| 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, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | MOTOMAN HC30PL | S40 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | — |
S40 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 MOTOMAN HC30PL and S40?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. S40 is made by Guangdong Huayan Robotics Co.,Ltd., based in CN.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and S40 compare on the Robo Index?
MOTOMAN HC30PL grades AA on the Robo Index. S40 grades BBB. 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 MOTOMAN HC30PL compare to S40?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. S40 has a reach of 1800 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and S40 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 MOTOMAN HC30PL and S40?
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
MOTOMAN HC30PL vs S40 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.