MOTOMAN HC30PL vs YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of MOTOMAN HC30PL (Motoman) and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer (SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MOTOMAN HC30PLJapan

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerChina

Year First Available
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2019

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer2025

Verified Deployments
- MOTOMAN HC30PL0 Deployments

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerContact for quote

Availability Status
- MOTOMAN HC30PLACTIVE

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- MOTOMAN HC30PL140 kg

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—

Max TCP Speed
- MOTOMAN HC30PL3.1 m/s

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—

Payload
- MOTOMAN HC30PL5 kg

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—

Reach
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1,300 mm

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—

Degrees of Freedom
- MOTOMAN HC30PL6

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer6

Repeatability
- MOTOMAN HC30PL±0.03 mm

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer±0.04 mm

Mounting Options
- MOTOMAN HC30PLfloor, ceiling, wall

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizerfloor

IP Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLIP54

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—

Safety
Safety Rating
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO/TS 15066

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerCE, ISO 10218-1

Force/Torque Sensing
- MOTOMAN HC30PLnone

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—

Duty Cycle
- MOTOMAN HC30PL—

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizercontinuous 24 7

Ease of Use
Setup Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL1 hrs

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—

No-Code Capable
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—

Offline Programming
- MOTOMAN HC30PLYes

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—

Programming Interface
- MOTOMAN HC30PLAUBO SDK

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizerteach_pendant

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MOTOMAN HC30PLISO 9409-1-A50

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—

Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- MOTOMAN HC30PLNo

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—

Fieldbus Protocols
- MOTOMAN HC30PLEtherCAT

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizerethercat

Commercial
Price (USD)
- MOTOMAN HC30PL$50,000–$70,000 USD

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerContact for quote

Warranty
- MOTOMAN HC30PL2 yrs

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer1 yrs

Lead Time
- MOTOMAN HC30PL4 wks

- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2025 |
| 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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3.1 m/s | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE, ISO 10218-1 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| 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 | 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 | 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, 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 | YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $60,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 14.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $190,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +317% | — |
YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes MOTOMAN HC30PL and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer?
MOTOMAN HC30PL is made by Motoman, based in JP. YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer is made by SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD., based in CN.
When were MOTOMAN HC30PL and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer launched?
MOTOMAN HC30PL launched in 2019. YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer launched in 2025.
How do MOTOMAN HC30PL and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer compare on the Robo Score?
MOTOMAN HC30PL scores 74.7 on the Robo Score. YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer scores 45.0. 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 YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer?
MOTOMAN HC30PL has a reach of 1700 mm. YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer has a reach of 1980 mm.
Are MOTOMAN HC30PL and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer 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 YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer?
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 YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer 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.