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KR FORTEC

Built by KUKA Robotics · Germany

KR FORTEC

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75.9/ 100

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How the Robo Index is scored
Deployment footprintnot yet scored35%
Company financial healthnot yet scored20%
Spec completeness7220%
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)not yet scored10%
User reviewsnot yet scored5%
Market availabilitynot yet scored5%
Company maturity1003%

Overview

The KR FORTEC is our all-rounder among the heavy-duty robots. It is energy-efficient and dynamic for handling applications in the heavy payload range up to 500 kg. Thanks to its use of our well-known industrial robot concepts, it requires little maintenance when in operation. This gives the robot a high reliability factor in your production.

Flagship features

  • Extremely compact design with a small footprint of 950 × 970 mm
  • Long maintenance intervals with only lubrication and oil changes required every 20,000 hours
  • Capable of high dynamic performance with minimal total cost of ownership (TCO)
  • Designed for easy conversion and upgrade for payload capacity and mass inertia
  • Offers a comprehensive solution from energy supply systems to customizable setups

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1898

KUKA launches KR TITAN ultra robot in Shelby Township, Michigan

Price

purchase

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Industrial Arm
Arm class
standard industrial
Axes
6
Payload
≤ 800 kg
Reach
≤ 3700 mm
Weight
2400 kg
IP rating
IP 65, IP 67
Mounting
floor
Controller
KR C5
Safety cert.
IP 65, IP 67
Force limiting
No
Maturity
scaled
Industries
automotive, foundry and forging industry, battery production
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Company profile

Founded
1898

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics1
Dof
6
Other9
Price Tier
150K+
Applications
palletizing,assembly,cutting/Separation,painting,laser_welding,measuring / Inspection
Pricing Model
purchase
Model Variants
KR 300 R2800-2 MT,KR 300 R3400-2 MT,KR 480 R3400-2,KR 560 R3100-2,KR 640 R2800-2,KR 800 R2800-2
Operating Temp
0°C to 55°C
Company Country
DE
Deployment Notes
Deployed in various sectors including automotive, foundry, and e-mobility.
Availability Status
available
Additional Information
- Extremely compact design with a small footprint of 950 × 970 mm. - Long maintenance intervals with only lubrication and oil changes required every 20,000 hours. - Capable of high dynamic performance with minimal total cost of ownership (TCO). - Designed for easy conversion and upgrade for payload capacity and mass inertia. - Offers a comprehensive solution from energy supply systems to customizable setups.

Company milestones

  • Mar 2024LaunchKUKA launches KR TITAN ultra robot in Shelby Township, Michigan
  • Jan 2024MilestoneKR FORTEC launch coverage published
  • Oct 2022LaunchLBR iisy 3 R760 becomes available on the market
  • 2026DeploymentKR IONTEC used for automated trailer unloading
  • 2026MilestoneKR50-R2500 featured at Modex 2026
  • 2026LaunchKR AGILUS ultra launch
  • 2026DeploymentKUKA Modex 2026 palletizing system
  • 2025MilestoneKR IONTEC ultra listed in KUKA portfolio since 2025

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

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