FANUC CRX-5iA vs Doosan M0617: Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CRX-5iA and the Doosan M0617 carry similar loads but cover very different areas. The M0617 reaches 1700 mm with 6 kg and costs about 14% less. The CRX-5iA reaches 994 mm, repeats to ±0.03 mm and is rated IP67.
Quick verdict. The Doosan M0617 is the better choice for long-reach light handling, such as palletizing small boxes or serving several stations, with a listed price $6,200 lower. The FANUC CRX-5iA is the better choice for precise work in compact or wet cells, with ±0.03 mm and IP67.
CRX-5iA and M0617 at a glance
The FANUC CRX-5iA carries 5 kg over 994 mm, repeats to ±0.03 mm, weighs 25 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 Doosan M0617 carries 6 kg over 1700 mm, repeats to ±0.1 mm, weighs 34 kg, is rated IP54 and has a torque sensor in each joint. It runs on the Doosan controller with teach pendant.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CRX-5iA | Doosan M0617 |
Brand | FANUC | Doosan |
Listed price | $43,200 | $37,000 |
Payload | 5 kg | 6 kg |
Reach | 994 mm | 1700 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 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 | 34 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
Controller | R-30iB Mini Plus | Doosan Controller with teach pendant |
Price comparison
FANUC CRX-5iA: listed from $43,200
Doosan M0617: listed from $37,000
Difference: $6,200
The M0617 costs roughly 14% less
Reach
The M0617 reaches 1700 mm, about 700 mm beyond the 994 mm of the CRX-5iA. That lets one light cobot palletize small boxes to a usable stack height, reach across wide conveyors or tend two machines from a single base.
Precision and protection
FANUC publishes ±0.03 mm for the CRX-5iA, against ±0.1 mm for the M0617, and rates it IP67 against IP54. For precise assembly or machine tending with coolant, the CRX-5iA is the safer pick; for boxes and bags, the M0617's figures are enough.
Sensing and programming
The M0617 has a torque sensor in every joint for collision detection and force control. The CRX-5iA stops on contact, supports hand guiding and drag-and-drop tablet programming, and FANUC lists it for arc welding as well as handling and assembly.
Best applications for the CRX-5iA
Precise small-part handling
Machine tending with coolant
Collaborative arc welding
Best applications for the Doosan M0617
Light palletizing
Multi-station handling
Long-reach pick-and-place
CRX-5iA advantages
±0.03 mm repeatability
IP67
25 kg arm
CRX-5iA limitations
About $6,200 higher listed price
994 mm reach
Doosan M0617 advantages
1700 mm reach
About 14% lower listed price
Torque sensors in all joints
Doosan M0617 limitations
±0.1 mm repeatability
Final verdict
Choose the Doosan M0617 for long-reach light handling. Choose the FANUC CRX-5iA for precision and harsher environments.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CRX-5iA or the Doosan M0617?
The M0617 is listed from $37,000 and the CRX-5iA from $43,200, a difference of $6,200.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The M0617 reaches 1700 mm; the CRX-5iA 994 mm.
Which cobot is more precise?
The CRX-5iA publishes ±0.03 mm and the M0617 ±0.1 mm.
Which cobot has the better IP rating?
The CRX-5iA is rated IP67; the M0617 IP54.
Which cobot carries more?
The M0617 carries 6 kg; the CRX-5iA 5 kg.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the M0617 for reach. Choose the CRX-5iA for precision.
