RDT401 vs SZGH-1820-A
Side-by-side comparison of RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) and SZGH-1820-A (Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RDT401China
- SZGH-1820-AChina
Year First Available
- RDT4012012
- SZGH-1820-A—
Verified Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
- SZGH-1820-A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- RDT401$20,000
- SZGH-1820-A$1,999–$12,688
Availability Status
- RDT401ACTIVE
- SZGH-1820-AACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- RDT401200 mm
- SZGH-1820-A1,850 mm
Repeatability
- RDT401±0.1 mm
- SZGH-1820-A±0.05 mm
Payload
- RDT4011 kg
- SZGH-1820-A6 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- RDT401IP54
- SZGH-1820-A—
Degrees of Freedom
- RDT4014
- SZGH-1820-A6
Max TCP Speed
- RDT4014 m/s
- SZGH-1820-A—
Robot Weight
- RDT40185 kg
- SZGH-1820-A165 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- RDT401multi shift
- SZGH-1820-Acontinuous 24 7
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- RDT40124
- SZGH-1820-A—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- RDT401—
- SZGH-1820-AIntegrated (All-In-One)
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- RDT401none
- SZGH-1820-A—
End-Effector
Tool Changer (ISO)
- RDT401none
- SZGH-1820-A—
Internal Cable Routing
- RDT401external only
- SZGH-1820-A—
Electrical Lines
- RDT40110
- SZGH-1820-A—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RDT401$20,000
- SZGH-1820-A$1,999–$12,688
Warranty
- RDT4012 yrs
- SZGH-1820-A2 yrs
Service Network
- RDT401regional
- SZGH-1820-Aregional
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $1,999–$12,688 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 200 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 6 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 4 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 85 kg | 165 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | multi shift | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 24 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | Integrated (All-In-One) |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | none | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | external only | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $1,999–$12,688 |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Service Network | regional | 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), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes RDT401 and SZGH-1820-A?
RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN. SZGH-1820-A is made by Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do RDT401 and SZGH-1820-A compare on the Robolist Product Score?
RDT401 scores 59/100. SZGH-1820-A scores 47/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of RDT401 compare to SZGH-1820-A?
RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm. SZGH-1820-A has a reach of 1850 mm.
Are RDT401 and SZGH-1820-A 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 RDT401 and SZGH-1820-A?
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
RDT401 vs SZGH-1820-A 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.