FANUC ARC Mate 120iD/35 vs Yaskawa GP35L: 35 kg Robot Comparison
The FANUC ARC Mate 120iD/35 and the Yaskawa Motoman GP35L both carry 35 kg. The ARC Mate is a compact 250 kg arm with ±0.03 mm. The GP35L reaches 2538 mm, weighs 600 kg and is listed at about half the price.
Quick verdict. The Yaskawa GP35L is the better value for long-reach 35 kg handling, with 2538 mm and a listed price $36,000 lower. The FANUC ARC Mate 120iD/35 is the better choice for welding, cutting and precise 35 kg work in a compact cell.
ARC Mate 120iD/35 and GP35L at a glance
The FANUC ARC Mate 120iD/35 carries 35 kg over 1831 mm, repeats to ±0.03 mm, weighs 250 kg and runs on the R-30iB Plus or R-30iB Mate Plus controller.
The Yaskawa Motoman GP35L carries 35 kg over 2538 mm, repeats to ±0.07 mm, weighs 600 kg and runs on the YRC1000 controller.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC ARC Mate 120iD/35 | Yaskawa Motoman GP35L |
Brand | FANUC | Yaskawa Motoman |
Listed price | $70,000 | $34,000 |
Payload | 35 kg | 35 kg |
Reach | 1831 mm | 2538 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.07 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | 250 kg | 600 kg |
Controller | R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) or R-30iB Mate Plus | YRC1000 |
Price comparison
FANUC ARC Mate 120iD/35: listed from $70,000
Yaskawa GP35L: listed from $34,000
Difference: $36,000
The GP35L costs roughly 51% less
Reach
The GP35L reaches 2538 mm, about 700 mm beyond the 1831 mm of the ARC Mate 120iD/35. That covers wide conveyors, large machines and palletizing positions from one base.
Precision and weight
FANUC publishes ±0.03 mm for the ARC Mate 120iD/35, against ±0.07 mm for the GP35L. The FANUC weighs 250 kg, the Yaskawa 600 kg, which affects foundations and inverted mounting.
Applications and installation
FANUC lists the ARC Mate 120iD/35 for arc welding, spot welding, cutting, handling and machine tending. Yaskawa positions the GP35L for handling, machine tending, assembly, packaging and dispensing. The FANUC mounts on the floor, upside-down or at an angle; the GP35L on the floor, wall, ceiling or tilted.
Best applications for the ARC Mate 120iD/35
Welding with heavy torches
Cutting
Precise 35 kg handling
Best applications for the Yaskawa GP35L
Long-reach handling
Large machine tending
Packaging
ARC Mate 120iD/35 advantages
±0.03 mm repeatability
250 kg arm
ARC Mate 120iD/35 limitations
About $36,000 higher listed price
1831 mm reach
Yaskawa GP35L advantages
About 51% lower listed price
2538 mm reach
Yaskawa GP35L limitations
±0.07 mm repeatability
600 kg arm
Final verdict
Choose the Yaskawa GP35L for long-reach handling. Choose the FANUC ARC Mate 120iD/35 for welding and precision.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC ARC Mate 120iD/35 or the Yaskawa GP35L?
The GP35L is listed from $34,000 and the ARC Mate 120iD/35 from $70,000, a difference of $36,000.
Do both carry 35 kg?
Yes.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The GP35L reaches 2538 mm; the ARC Mate 120iD/35 1831 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The ARC Mate 120iD/35 publishes ±0.03 mm and the GP35L ±0.07 mm.
How heavy are they?
The ARC Mate 120iD/35 weighs 250 kg; the GP35L 600 kg.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the GP35L for reach. Choose the ARC Mate 120iD/35 for welding.
