MOTOMAN HC30PL vs UR10e
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and UR10e (Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne)) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan
- UR10eDenmark
Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019
- UR10e2008
Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments
- UR10e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE
- UR10eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg
- UR10e33.5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s
- UR10e1 m/s
Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg
- UR10e10 kg
Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm
- UR10e1,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6
- UR10e6
Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm
- UR10e±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall
- UR10efloor, ceiling, wall, rail
IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54
- UR10eIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066
- UR10eCat3 PLd
Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone
- UR10ewrist external
Duty Cycle
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- UR10e24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs
- UR10e—
No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- UR10eYes
Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes
- UR10eYes
Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK
- UR10eteach_pendant, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50
- UR10eiso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- UR10eautomatic
Integrated F/T Sensor
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- UR10eYes
Wrist Power Supply
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- UR10e24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- UR10ePython, C++, URScript, .NET
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo
- UR10e—
Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT
- UR10eMODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—
- UR10eYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD
- UR10e$44,636–$47,670 USD
Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs
- UR10e—
Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks
- UR10e—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2008 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | $44,636–$47,670 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 140 kg | 33.5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach | 1,300 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | wrist external |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | AUBO SDK | teach_pendant, no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | automatic |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++, URScript, .NET |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT | MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profinet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$70,000 USD | $44,636–$47,670 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, 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 | UR10e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | $46,153 |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | 11.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | $203,847 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | +442% |
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 UR10e?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. UR10e is made by Universal Robots A/S (subsidiary of Teradyne), based in DK.
When were MOTOMAN HC30PL and UR10e launched?
MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019. UR10e launched in 2008.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and UR10e compare on the Robo Index?
MOTOMAN HC30PL grades AA on the Robo Index. UR10e grades AAA. 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 UR10e?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. UR10e has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and UR10e 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 UR10e?
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 UR10e 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.