MOTOMAN HC30PL vs SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm (Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic ArmChina
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic ArmContact for quote
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm±0.02 mm
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm6
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Armground, bracket, ceiling
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic ArmCE
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic ArmContact for quote
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm1 yrs
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm—
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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 | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | ground, bracket, ceiling |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE |
| 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 | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 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 | SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | — |
SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm 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 SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm is made by Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm compare on the Robo Score?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm scores 44.3. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of MOTOMAN HC30PL compare to SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm has a reach of 924.5 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm 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 SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm?
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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MOTOMAN HC30PL vs SZGH-BCK5 Collaborative Robotic Arm 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 Score is calculated.