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KR 40 PA

Built by KUKA Robotics · Germany

Updated May 2026·methodology
KR 40 PA

Overview

KUKA KR 40 PA is a palletizing robot engineered for material handling and palletizing operations. With a 40 kg payload capacity and 2091 mm maximum reach, it efficiently handles medium-weight loads in warehouse, logistics, and manufacturing environments for reliable and cost-effective automation.

Flagship features

  • Designed for floor installation only
  • Light frame construction with aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced plastic
  • Marketed as an asset for manufacturing companies
  • Positioned as effective for palletizing and order picking duties

Specifications

Category: Industrial Arm
Arm class
palletizing
Axes
4
Payload
≤ 40 kg
Reach
2091 mm
Repeatability
±0.05 mm
IP rating
IP 65
Mounting
floor
Controller
KR C5
Programming
KUKA KRL (via KR C4/C5 controller)
Safety cert.
IP65[2]
Force limiting
No
Maturity
commercial
Industries
palletizing, packaging

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics3
Dof
4
Dof Per Arm
4
Max Joint Speed Deg S
374
Other10
Controller
KR C5[2] / KR C2[5]
Price Tier
80-150K
Applications
palletizing,order_picking,material_handling
Cycle Time S
1.071
Sub Category
palletizing
Datasheet Url
View Link
Procedure Types
Palletizing[1][2][3]
Deployment Notes
Floor mounting only; designed for palletizing, order picking, handling; controller KR C4 or KR C5
Software Platform
KR C5[2] / KUKA KR C2 Controller[5]
Additional Information
- Designed for floor installation only - Light frame construction with aluminum and carbon fiber reinforced plastic - Marketed as an asset for manufacturing companies - Positioned as effective for palletizing and order picking duties

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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