Seegrid Lift EL1 vs TORU
Side-by-side comparison of Seegrid Lift EL1 (Seegrid) and TORU (Magazino) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Seegrid Lift EL1United States
- TORUGermany
Year First Available
- Seegrid Lift EL1—
- TORU2016
Verified Deployments
- Seegrid Lift EL10 Deployments
- TORU0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Seegrid Lift EL1Contact for quote
- TORU$63,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Seegrid Lift EL1—
- TORU9 hrs
Availability Status
- Seegrid Lift EL1ACTIVE
- TORUACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Seegrid Lift EL11,814.4 kg
- TORU95 kg
AMR Subtype
- Seegrid Lift EL1forklift counterbalance
- TORUother
Length
- Seegrid Lift EL1—
- TORU102.4 mm
Width
- Seegrid Lift EL1—
- TORU66.9 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Seegrid Lift EL1other
- TORUother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Seegrid Lift EL1other
- TORUother
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Seegrid Lift EL1Contact for quote
- TORU$63,000 USD
Warranty
- Seegrid Lift EL1—
- TORU1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $63,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 9 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1,814.4 kg | 95 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | forklift counterbalance | other |
| Length (values differ) | — | 102.4 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 66.9 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | other | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | other | other |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $63,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Expected Service Life
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 | Seegrid Lift EL1 | TORU |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $63,000 |
| Payback period | — | 15.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $187,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +297% |
Seegrid Lift EL1 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 Seegrid Lift EL1 and TORU?
Seegrid Lift EL1 is made by Seegrid, based in US. TORU is made by Magazino, based in DE.
How do Seegrid Lift EL1 and TORU compare on the Robo Score?
Seegrid Lift EL1 scores 60.7 on the Robo Score. TORU scores 73.4. 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.
Are Seegrid Lift EL1 and TORU in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Amr Warehouse on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Amr Warehouse robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Amr Warehouse TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Seegrid Lift EL1 and TORU?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling.
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About this comparison
Seegrid Lift EL1 vs TORU compares two robots in the amr-warehouse 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.