FANUC CRX-20iA/L vs Doosan H2017: 20 kg Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CRX-20iA/L and the Doosan H2017 are direct 20 kg competitors. The H2017 reaches 1700 mm and costs about 8% less. The CRX-20iA/L reaches 1418 mm, repeats more than twice as tightly and weighs about half as much.
Quick verdict. The Doosan H2017 is the better choice when reach matters, with 1700 mm, a torque sensor in every joint and a listed price $4,400 lower. The FANUC CRX-20iA/L is the better choice for precision and easy installation, with ±0.04 mm and a 41 kg arm.
CRX-20iA/L and H2017 at a glance
The FANUC CRX-20iA/L carries 20 kg over 1418 mm, repeats to ±0.04 mm, weighs 41 kg and runs on the R-30iB Mini Plus controller. It stops on contact and can be taught by hand-guiding.
The Doosan H2017 carries 20 kg over 1700 mm, repeats to ±0.1 mm, weighs 79 kg, is rated IP54 and has a torque sensor in each of its six joints. It is floor-mounted.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CRX-20iA/L | Doosan H2017 |
Brand | FANUC | Doosan |
Listed price | $55,900 | $51,500 |
Payload | 20 kg | 20 kg |
Reach | 1418 mm | 1700 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.04 mm | ±0.1 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | 1000 mm/s | Over 1 m/s max. TCP speed |
Arm weight | 41 kg | 79 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
Controller | R-30iB Mini Plus | Doosan Controller with teach pendant |
Price comparison
FANUC CRX-20iA/L: listed from $55,900
Doosan H2017: listed from $51,500
Difference: $4,400
The H2017 costs roughly 8% less
Reach
The H2017 reaches 1700 mm, about 280 mm beyond the 1418 mm of the CRX-20iA/L. In palletizing that covers taller stacks or a second pallet; in machine tending it reaches deeper into large machines without a pedestal.
Precision and sensing
FANUC publishes ±0.04 mm for the CRX-20iA/L, against ±0.1 mm for the H2017. Doosan's H-SERIES has a torque sensor in each of its six joints for collision detection and force control; the CRX series stops on contact and supports hand guiding.
Weight and installation
The CRX-20iA/L weighs 41 kg and mounts on the floor, upside-down or at an angle. The H2017 weighs 79 kg and is floor-mounted, so it needs a solid base. FANUC runs the CRX on the compact R-30iB Mini Plus.
Best applications for the CRX-20iA/L
Machine tending
Collaborative arc welding
Palletizing within 1.4 m
Best applications for the Doosan H2017
Palletizing to taller stacks
Heavy machine tending
Long-reach handling
CRX-20iA/L advantages
±0.04 mm repeatability
41 kg arm
Flexible mounting
CRX-20iA/L limitations
About $4,400 higher listed price
1418 mm reach
Doosan H2017 advantages
About 8% lower listed price
1700 mm reach
Torque sensors in all joints
Doosan H2017 limitations
±0.1 mm repeatability
79 kg, floor mounting only
Final verdict
Choose the Doosan H2017 for reach and price. Choose the FANUC CRX-20iA/L for precision and flexible mounting.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CRX-20iA/L or the Doosan H2017?
The H2017 is listed from $51,500 and the CRX-20iA/L from $55,900, a difference of $4,400.
Do both cobots carry 20 kg?
Yes.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The H2017 reaches 1700 mm; the CRX-20iA/L 1418 mm.
Which cobot is more precise?
The CRX-20iA/L publishes ±0.04 mm and the H2017 ±0.1 mm.
Which cobot is lighter?
The CRX-20iA/L weighs 41 kg; the H2017 79 kg.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the H2017 for reach. Choose the CRX-20iA/L for precision.
