FANUC CRX-5iA vs Doosan A0509: 5 kg Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CRX-5iA and the Doosan A0509 are direct competitors: both carry 5 kg and repeat to ±0.03 mm. The CRX-5iA reaches 994 mm and is taught by hand-guiding and tablet. The A0509 reaches 900 mm, weighs 21 kg and costs about 39% less.
Quick verdict. The Doosan A0509 is the better value, with the same 5 kg and ±0.03 mm, a lighter arm and a listed price $16,900 lower. The FANUC CRX-5iA is the better choice for plants on FANUC, with 994 mm reach, hand guiding and support for collaborative arc welding.
CRX-5iA and A0509 at a glance
The FANUC CRX-5iA carries 5 kg over 994 mm, repeats to ±0.03 mm, weighs 25 kg and runs on the R-30iB Mini Plus controller. It stops on contact and can be taught by hand-guiding.
The Doosan A0509 carries 5 kg over 900 mm, repeats to ±0.03 mm, weighs 21 kg, is rated IP54 and runs on the Doosan controller with the DART platform.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CRX-5iA | Doosan A0509 |
Brand | FANUC | Doosan |
Listed price | $43,200 | $26,300 |
Payload | 5 kg | 5 kg |
Reach | 994 mm | 900 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | 1000 mm/s (collaborative mode); 2000 mm/s (high-speed mode) | Over 1 m/s max. TCP speed |
Arm weight | 25 kg | 21 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
Controller | R-30iB Mini Plus | Doosan Controller with DART Platform; teach pendant optional |
Price comparison
FANUC CRX-5iA: listed from $43,200
Doosan A0509: listed from $26,300
Difference: $16,900
The A0509 costs roughly 39% less
Payload, reach and precision
Both carry 5 kg and publish ±0.03 mm repeatability. The CRX-5iA reaches 994 mm, about 94 mm beyond the 900 mm of the A0509. For most pick-and-place and machine tending tasks the two cover the same work.
Programming
The CRX series stops on contact, supports hand guiding and uses drag-and-drop programming on a tablet teach pendant. FANUC lists handling, assembly and arc welding for the CRX-5iA. Doosan programs the A0509 on its DART platform, with the teach pendant as an option.
Weight and installation
The A0509 weighs 21 kg and the CRX-5iA 25 kg, so both move easily between stations. The A0509 mounts in any orientation and carries IP54; the CRX-5iA mounts on the floor, upside-down or at an angle and runs on the compact R-30iB Mini Plus.
Best applications for the CRX-5iA
Machine tending in FANUC plants
Collaborative arc welding
Small-part handling
Best applications for the Doosan A0509
Collaborative pick-and-place
Machine tending
Mobile and multi-station use
CRX-5iA advantages
994 mm reach
Hand guiding and tablet programming
Arc welding support
CRX-5iA limitations
About $16,900 higher listed price
Doosan A0509 advantages
About 39% lower listed price
21 kg arm
IP54
Doosan A0509 limitations
900 mm reach
Final verdict
Choose the Doosan A0509 for value. Choose the FANUC CRX-5iA for FANUC plants and ease of teaching.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CRX-5iA or the Doosan A0509?
The A0509 is listed from $26,300 and the CRX-5iA from $43,200, a difference of $16,900.
Do both cobots carry 5 kg?
Yes, and both publish ±0.03 mm repeatability.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The CRX-5iA reaches 994 mm; the A0509 900 mm.
Which cobot is lighter?
The A0509 weighs 21 kg; the CRX-5iA 25 kg.
Can the CRX-5iA weld?
FANUC lists arc welding among its applications.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the A0509 for value. Choose the CRX-5iA for FANUC plants.
