FANUC ARC Mate 100iD vs Kawasaki BA013N: Welding Robot Comparison
The FANUC ARC Mate 100iD and the Kawasaki BA013N are both dedicated arc welding robots listed only $700 apart. The BA013N carries 13 kg over 1492 mm. The ARC Mate 100iD carries 12 kg over 1441 mm, repeats to ±0.02 mm and weighs half as much.
Quick verdict. The FANUC ARC Mate 100iD is the better choice for precise welding with a lighter arm, at ±0.02 mm and 130 kg. The Kawasaki BA013N is the better choice for heavier torches and slightly longer reach, with 13 kg and a listed price $700 lower.
ARC Mate 100iD and BA013N at a glance
The FANUC ARC Mate 100iD carries 12 kg over 1441 mm, repeats to ±0.02 mm, weighs 130 kg and runs on the R-30iB Plus or R-30iB Mate Plus controller. FANUC rates the body IP54 and the wrist and J3 arm IP67.
The Kawasaki BA013N carries 13 kg over 1492 mm, repeats to ±0.04 mm (ISO 9283) and weighs 260 kg according to Kawasaki's specification sheet, which lists an IP67-equivalent wrist. Kawasaki launched it in the Americas in 2023.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC ARC Mate 100iD | Kawasaki BA013N |
Brand | FANUC | Kawasaki |
Listed price | $38,000 | $37,300 |
Payload | 12 kg | 13 kg |
Reach | 1441 mm | 1492 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.04 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | J1 240°/s; J2 240°/s; J3 230°/s; J4 430°/s; J5 430°/s; J6 650°/s | Not specified |
Arm weight | 130 kg | 260 kg |
IP rating | IP54 body (IP55 optional); IP67 wrist and J3 arm | IP67 equivalent wrist |
Controller | R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) or R-30iB Mate Plus | Not specified |
Price comparison
FANUC ARC Mate 100iD: listed from $38,000
Kawasaki BA013N: listed from $37,300
Difference: $700
The two are within about 2% of each other
Reach and payload
The BA013N reaches 1492 mm, about 51 mm beyond the 1441 mm of the ARC Mate 100iD, and carries 13 kg against 12 kg. That extra margin helps with push-pull torches, wire feeders on the arm and seam-tracking sensors.
Precision and weight
FANUC publishes ±0.02 mm against ±0.04 mm from Kawasaki. The ARC Mate 100iD weighs 130 kg, half the 260 kg of the BA013N, which matters on positioners, gantries and inverted mounts.
Welding design
Both route torch cables through a hollow upper arm and wrist to keep cables away from fixtures. FANUC runs the ARC Mate 100iD on the R-30iB Plus with its welding software; Kawasaki programs the BA013N in its AS language from the teach pendant.
Best applications for the ARC Mate 100iD
Precise MIG/MAG and TIG welding
Positioner and inverted mounting
FANUC-standard plants
Best applications for the Kawasaki BA013N
Welding with heavier torches
Slightly larger fixtures
Kawasaki-standard plants
ARC Mate 100iD advantages
±0.02 mm repeatability
130 kg arm
ARC Mate 100iD limitations
12 kg payload
Kawasaki BA013N advantages
13 kg payload
1492 mm reach
About $700 lower listed price
Kawasaki BA013N limitations
260 kg arm
±0.04 mm repeatability
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC ARC Mate 100iD for precision and a lighter arm. Choose the Kawasaki BA013N for payload and reach.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC ARC Mate 100iD or the Kawasaki BA013N?
The BA013N is listed from $37,300 and the ARC Mate 100iD from $38,000, a difference of $700.
Which robot is more precise?
The ARC Mate 100iD publishes ±0.02 mm and the BA013N ±0.04 mm.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The BA013N reaches 1492 mm; the ARC Mate 100iD 1441 mm.
How heavy are they?
The ARC Mate 100iD weighs 130 kg; the BA013N 260 kg.
Which robot carries more?
The BA013N carries 13 kg; the ARC Mate 100iD 12 kg.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the ARC Mate 100iD for precision. Choose the BA013N for payload and reach.
