FANUC CR-15iA vs Doosan M1509: 15 kg Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CR-15iA and the Doosan M1509 both carry 15 kg, but they are built very differently. The CR-15iA weighs 255 kg, reaches 1441 mm and repeats to ±0.02 mm. The M1509 weighs 32 kg, reaches 900 mm and costs a third less.
Quick verdict. The Doosan M1509 is the better value for compact 15 kg tasks, with a 32 kg arm, joint torque sensing and a listed price $20,000 lower. The FANUC CR-15iA is the better choice when 15 kg must reach 1.4 m with ±0.02 mm precision.
CR-15iA and M1509 at a glance
The FANUC CR-15iA carries 15 kg over 1441 mm, repeats to ±0.02 mm, weighs 255 kg and runs on the R-30iB Plus series controller. FANUC rates the body IP54 and the wrist and J3 arm IP67, and lists 800 mm/s in collaborative mode and 1500 mm/s in high-speed mode.
The Doosan M1509 carries 15 kg over 900 mm, repeats to ±0.03 mm, weighs 32 kg, is rated IP54 and has a torque sensor in each joint.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CR-15iA | Doosan M1509 |
Brand | FANUC | Doosan |
Listed price | $60,000 | $40,000 |
Payload | 15 kg | 15 kg |
Reach | 1441 mm | 900 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | 800 mm/s (collaborative mode); 1500 mm/s (high-speed mode) | Over 1 m/s max. TCP speed |
Arm weight | 255 kg | 32 kg |
IP rating | IP54 (body); IP67 (wrist and J3 arm) | IP54 |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series | Doosan Controller with teach pendant |
Price comparison
FANUC CR-15iA: listed from $60,000
Doosan M1509: listed from $40,000
Difference: $20,000
The M1509 costs roughly 33% less
Reach and precision
The CR-15iA reaches 1441 mm, more than half a meter beyond the 900 mm of the M1509, and repeats to ±0.02 mm against ±0.03 mm. That suits loading larger machines and handling 15 kg parts across a wider cell.
Weight and installation
The CR-15iA weighs 255 kg, about eight times the 32 kg of the M1509, so it needs a solid floor or pedestal. The M1509 mounts in any orientation and can move between stations or onto a mobile base far more easily.
Speed and sensing
FANUC lists 800 mm/s in collaborative mode and 1500 mm/s in high-speed mode for the CR-15iA. The M1509 has a torque sensor in every joint for collision detection and force control, and Doosan publishes over 1 m/s TCP speed.
Best applications for the CR-15iA
Machine tending with 15 kg parts
Collaborative handling across a wide cell
FANUC-standardized lines
Best applications for the Doosan M1509
Compact 15 kg handling
Force-sensitive assembly
Mobile or relocatable cells
CR-15iA advantages
1441 mm reach
±0.02 mm repeatability
CR-15iA limitations
About $20,000 higher listed price
255 kg arm
Doosan M1509 advantages
About 33% lower listed price
32 kg arm
Torque sensors in all joints
Doosan M1509 limitations
900 mm reach
Final verdict
Choose the Doosan M1509 for compact, relocatable 15 kg work. Choose the FANUC CR-15iA for reach and precision.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CR-15iA or the Doosan M1509?
The M1509 is listed from $40,000 and the CR-15iA from $60,000, a difference of $20,000.
Do both cobots carry 15 kg?
Yes.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The CR-15iA reaches 1441 mm; the M1509 900 mm.
How heavy are they?
The CR-15iA weighs 255 kg; the M1509 32 kg.
Which cobot is more precise?
The CR-15iA publishes ±0.02 mm and the M1509 ±0.03 mm.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the M1509 for compact work. Choose the CR-15iA for reach.
