FANUC CRX-10iA vs FAIRINO FR10: 10 kg Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CRX-10iA and the FAIRINO FR10 both carry 10 kg and weigh about 40 kg. The FR10 reaches 1400 mm, publishes ±0.02 mm, is rated IP66 and is listed about 78% lower. The CRX-10iA is rated IP67 and comes with FANUC's controller and service network.
Quick verdict. The FAIRINO FR10 is the better value for most 10 kg handling and tending cells, with 151 mm more reach and a listed price $35,801 lower. The FANUC CRX-10iA is the better choice for FANUC-standard plants, collaborative welding packages and global FANUC service.
CRX-10iA and FR10 at a glance
The FANUC CRX-10iA carries 10 kg over 1249 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs 39 kg, is rated IP67 and runs on the R-30iB Mini Plus controller. FANUC lists 1000 mm/s in collaborative mode and 2000 mm/s in high-speed mode.
The FAIRINO FR10 carries 10 kg over 1400 mm, repeats to ±0.02 mm, weighs 40 kg, is rated IP66 and lists a 1 m/s speed.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CRX-10iA | FAIRINO FR10 |
Brand | FANUC | FAIRINO |
Listed price | $46,000 | $10,199 |
Payload | 10 kg | 10 kg |
Reach | 1249 mm | 1400 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | 1000 mm/s (collaborative mode); 2000 mm/s (high-speed mode) | 1 m/s |
Arm weight | 39 kg | 40 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | IP66 |
Controller | R-30iB Mini Plus | Not specified |
Price comparison
FANUC CRX-10iA: listed from $46,000
FAIRINO FR10: listed from $10,199
Difference: $35,801
The FR10 costs roughly 78% less
Reach and precision
The FR10 reaches 1400 mm, about 151 mm beyond the 1249 mm of the CRX-10iA. FAIRINO publishes ±0.02 mm against ±0.05 mm from FANUC. On paper the FR10 covers a larger envelope with tighter repeatability.
Protection and environment
Both arms are protected against dust and water jets: IP67 for the CRX-10iA body, wrist and J3 arm, and IP66 for the FR10. Either can work near coolant in machine tending; the FANUC rating adds temporary immersion protection.
Ecosystem and support
The CRX-10iA runs on the R-30iB Mini Plus with tablet programming, hand guiding and FANUC's catalog of welding, vision and safety options, backed by FANUC's global service. The FR10 uses FAIRINO's own controller and software. In plants standardized on FANUC, that ecosystem often outweighs the price gap.
Best applications for the CRX-10iA
FANUC-standard plants
Collaborative arc welding
Cells needing FANUC service contracts
Best applications for the FAIRINO FR10
Machine tending
Palletizing and handling
Budget-limited automation projects
CRX-10iA advantages
IP67 protection
FANUC controller and service network
CRX-10iA limitations
About $35,801 higher listed price
1249 mm reach
FAIRINO FR10 advantages
About 78% lower listed price
1400 mm reach
±0.02 mm repeatability
FAIRINO FR10 limitations
Smaller service network than FANUC
Final verdict
Choose the FAIRINO FR10 for value, reach and precision. Choose the FANUC CRX-10iA for FANUC plants and FANUC support.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CRX-10iA or the FAIRINO FR10?
The FR10 is listed from $10,199 and the CRX-10iA from $46,000, a difference of $35,801.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The FR10 reaches 1400 mm; the CRX-10iA 1249 mm.
Which cobot is more precise?
The FR10 publishes ±0.02 mm and the CRX-10iA ±0.05 mm.
What IP ratings do they have?
The CRX-10iA is rated IP67 and the FR10 IP66.
How heavy are they?
The CRX-10iA weighs 39 kg; the FR10 40 kg.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the FR10 for value. Choose the CRX-10iA for FANUC plants.
