FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 4 kg Industrial Robot
Updated: 2 days ago

The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH is a 5-axis industrial robot with a maximum payload of 4 kg, a reach of 550 mm and ±0.01 mm repeatability, listed from USD 16,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, programming options, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH is a compact 5-axis industrial robot with a 4 kg payload, a 550 mm reach and a repeatability of ±0.01 mm. It is the short-arm, high-speed version of the LR Mate 200iD, designed for fast handling and machine loading in confined spaces. The arm weighs 19 kg, can be mounted on the floor, at an angle or inverted, and runs on the FANUC R-30iB Plus series controller. Its joints reach 460°/s on J1 and J2, 520°/s on J3, 560°/s on J4 and 1500°/s on J5. It is listed from USD 16,000.
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH at a Glance
Maximum payload: 4 kg
Reach: 550 mm
Axes: 5
Repeatability: ±0.01 mm
Speed: J1 460°/s; J2 460°/s; J3 520°/s; J4 560°/s; J5 1500°/s
Weight: 19 kg
Controller: R-30iB Plus series
Price: from USD 16,000
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH.
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH |
Manufacturer | FANUC |
Model | LR Mate 200iD/4SH |
Robot type | 5-axis industrial robot |
Maximum payload | 4 kg |
Reach | 550 mm |
Axes | 5 |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm |
Speed | J1 460°/s; J2 460°/s; J3 520°/s; J4 560°/s; J5 1500°/s |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series |
Interfaces | EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, PROFIBUS, FL-net, Modbus, OPC UA |
Certifications | PL e, Cat. 4, SIL 3 emergency stop function, PL d, Cat. 3, SIL 2 position/speed check function |
Starting price | From USD 16,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
5 controlled axes
Max. wrist payload 4 kg
Horizontal reach 550 mm
Repeatability ±0.01 mm
Mass 19 kg
Installation floor, angle or inverted
Controller R-30iB Plus series
Design and Build Quality

The LR Mate 200iD/4SH belongs to the FANUC LR Mate 200iD series. Published build data: mass 19 kg; installation floor, angle or inverted.
Programming and Software
Teach Pendant and ROBOGUIDE
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH runs on the R-30iB Plus series controller and is programmed from the FANUC teach pendant. FANUC's ROBOGUIDE software is available for offline programming and cell simulation.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, PROFIBUS, FL-net, Modbus and OPC UA.
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the LR Mate 200iD/4SH are material handling, machine tending, assembly, packaging, inspection and dispensing.
Material handling

A 4 kg maximum payload and a 550 mm reach let the LR Mate 200iD/4SH move parts between stations, fixtures and conveyors.
Machine tending
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH loads and unloads machine tools, presses and moulding machines within its 550 mm reach.
Assembly
Repeatability of ±0.01 mm supports fitting, inserting and fastening parts in assembly cells.
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH Price and Value
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH is listed from USD 16,000 on All Things Cobots. The controller, end effectors, safety equipment and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
4 kg maximum payload with a 550 mm reach
±0.01 mm repeatability
J1 460°/s; J2 460°/s; J3 520°/s; J4 560°/s; J5 1500°/s
Several installation options: floor, angle or inverted
Wide choice of industrial fieldbus interfaces
Cons
5 axes limit tool orientation compared with a 6-axis arm
Needs safety fencing or equivalent safeguarding
The 4 kg maximum payload includes the end effector
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH?
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH fits manufacturers that need an industrial robot of this size for handling, machine tending and assembly.
See the full FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH product listing on All Things Cobots.
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH FAQ
How much does the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH cost?
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH is listed from USD 16,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include end effectors, safety equipment or integration.
What is the payload and reach of the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH has a maximum payload of 4 kg and a reach of 550 mm.
How accurate is the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH?
Its published repeatability is ±0.01 mm.
How many axes does the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH have?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH has 5 axes.
How is the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH programmed?
It is programmed from the FANUC teach pendant, and ROBOGUIDE is available for offline programming and simulation.
Which controller does the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH use?
It runs on the R-30iB Plus series controller.
How much does the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH weigh?
Published mass 19 kg.
How can the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH be mounted?
Published installation options: floor, angle or inverted.
What is the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH used for?
Typical applications are material handling, machine tending, assembly, packaging, inspection and dispensing.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.





