FANUC CRX-5iA vs Doosan E0509: 5 kg Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CRX-5iA and the Doosan E0509 both carry 5 kg and weigh under 25 kg. The CRX-5iA is a factory cobot for handling, assembly and arc welding, with 994 mm reach and ±0.03 mm. The E0509 is a food and beverage cobot with a washable IP66 arm and NSF certification, at about half the price.
Quick verdict. The Doosan E0509 is the better choice for kitchens and food handling, with IP66, NSF certification and a listed price $22,200 lower. The FANUC CRX-5iA is the better choice for factory work, with ±0.03 mm, 994 mm reach and hand-guided teaching.
CRX-5iA and E0509 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 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 CRX-5iA | Doosan E0509 |
Brand | FANUC | Doosan |
Listed price | $43,200 | $21,000 |
Payload | 5 kg | 5 kg |
Reach | 994 mm | 900 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 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 | 22 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | IP66 |
Controller | R-30iB Mini Plus | Doosan Controller with DART Platform; Smart Pendant optional |
Price comparison
FANUC CRX-5iA: listed from $43,200
Doosan E0509: listed from $21,000
Difference: $22,200
The E0509 costs roughly 51% less
Food-grade against factory design
The E0509 is built for cooking, frying and drink preparation, with a sealed arm that can be washed down, IP66 protection and NSF certification. The CRX-5iA is listed for handling, assembly and arc welding in factories, and stops on contact for safe work next to people.
Payload, reach and precision
Both carry 5 kg. The CRX-5iA reaches 994 mm and publishes ±0.03 mm; the E0509 reaches 900 mm at ±0.05 mm. Either is precise enough for food handling; the FANUC suits tighter factory tolerances.
Programming and installation
The CRX series supports hand guiding and drag-and-drop tablet programming on the R-30iB Mini Plus. Doosan runs the E0509 on the DART platform with the Smart Pendant as an option. At 25 kg and 22 kg, both arms are light and mount in several orientations.
Best applications for the CRX-5iA
Small-part handling and assembly
Collaborative arc welding
Machine tending
Best applications for the Doosan E0509
Cooking and frying
Drink preparation
Washdown food handling
CRX-5iA advantages
±0.03 mm repeatability
994 mm reach
Hand guiding
CRX-5iA limitations
About $22,200 higher listed price
Doosan E0509 advantages
About 51% lower listed price
IP66, NSF certified, washable
Doosan E0509 limitations
±0.05 mm repeatability
900 mm reach
Final verdict
Choose the Doosan E0509 for food and beverage work. Choose the FANUC CRX-5iA for factory tasks.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CRX-5iA or the Doosan E0509?
The E0509 is listed from $21,000 and the CRX-5iA from $43,200, a difference of $22,200.
Do both cobots carry 5 kg?
Yes.
Which cobot is built for food work?
The E0509, with NSF certification, IP66 and a washable arm.
Which cobot is more precise?
The CRX-5iA publishes ±0.03 mm and the E0509 ±0.05 mm.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The CRX-5iA reaches 994 mm; the E0509 900 mm.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the E0509 for food work. Choose the CRX-5iA for factory tasks.
