FANUC CR-4iA vs Doosan E0509: Small Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CR-4iA and the Doosan E0509 are small cobots for very different settings. The CR-4iA is a precise 4 kg cobot for factory assembly, no longer in FANUC's current range. The E0509 is built for food and beverage work, with NSF certification, a washable IP66 arm and a price less than half as high.
Quick verdict. The Doosan E0509 is the better choice for kitchens, beverage stations and food handling, with IP66, NSF certification and a listed price $24,000 lower. The FANUC CR-4iA suits precise small-part assembly in FANUC cells, with ±0.01 mm repeatability.
CR-4iA and E0509 at a glance
The FANUC CR-4iA carries 4 kg over 550 mm, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 48 kg and runs on the R-30iB Plus series controller. It is no longer part of the current FANUC product range.
The Doosan E0509 carries 5 kg over 900 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs 22 kg, is rated IP66 with NSF certification and runs on the Doosan controller with the DART platform.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CR-4iA | Doosan E0509 |
Brand | FANUC | Doosan |
Listed price | $45,000 | $21,000 |
Payload | 4 kg | 5 kg |
Reach | 550 mm | 900 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | 500 mm/s (collaborative mode); 1000 mm/s (high-speed mode) | Over 1 m/s max. TCP speed |
Arm weight | 48 kg | 22 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | IP66 |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series | Doosan Controller with DART Platform; Smart Pendant optional |
Price comparison
FANUC CR-4iA: listed from $45,000
Doosan E0509: listed from $21,000
Difference: $24,000
The E0509 costs roughly 53% less
Food-grade design
Doosan builds the E0509 for cooking, frying and drink preparation. Its sealed arm can be washed down, it carries IP66 protection and NSF certification, which matter in commercial kitchens and food plants. The CR-4iA is a factory cobot without a food-grade rating in its published data.
Precision and envelope
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm for the CR-4iA, five times tighter than the ±0.05 mm of the E0509. The E0509 carries 5 kg over 900 mm, against 4 kg over 550 mm, so it covers a larger counter or workstation.
Weight and availability
The E0509 weighs 22 kg against 48 kg and mounts in any orientation. FANUC lists the CR-4iA as no longer part of its current product range; the E0509 belongs to Doosan's current E-SERIES.
Best applications for the CR-4iA
Precise small-part assembly
Electronics handling
FANUC-standardized cells
Best applications for the Doosan E0509
Cooking and frying
Drink preparation
Washdown food handling
CR-4iA advantages
±0.01 mm repeatability
CR-4iA limitations
No longer in FANUC's current range
About $24,000 higher listed price
550 mm reach
Doosan E0509 advantages
About 53% lower listed price
IP66, NSF certified, washable
900 mm reach, 22 kg arm
Doosan E0509 limitations
±0.05 mm repeatability
Final verdict
Choose the Doosan E0509 for food and beverage work. Choose the FANUC CR-4iA for precise factory assembly.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CR-4iA or the Doosan E0509?
The E0509 is listed from $21,000 and the CR-4iA from $45,000, a difference of $24,000.
Which cobot is built for food work?
The E0509, with NSF certification, IP66 and a washable sealed arm.
Which cobot is more precise?
The CR-4iA publishes ±0.01 mm and the E0509 ±0.05 mm.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The E0509 reaches 900 mm; the CR-4iA 550 mm.
Is the CR-4iA still made?
No. It is no longer part of the current FANUC product range.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the E0509 for food work. Choose the CR-4iA for precise assembly.
