FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH vs DENSO VP-6242: Small Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH and the DENSO VP-6242 are compact robots with different kinematics. The LR Mate 200iD/4SH is a fast five-axis arm carrying 4 kg over 550 mm and is listed about 20% lower. The VP-6242 has six axes, carries 2.5 kg and weighs 15 kg.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH is the better choice for fast vertical pick-and-place, with ±0.01 mm, IP67 and a listed price $4,000 lower. The DENSO VP-6242 is the better choice when light parts must be tilted or approached from an angle.
LR Mate 200iD/4SH and VP-6242 at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH carries 4 kg over 550 mm with five axes, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 19 kg, is rated IP67 and runs on the R-30iB Plus controller. FANUC lists a J5 wrist speed of 1500°/s.
The DENSO VP-6242 carries 2.5 kg (2 kg when the wrist tilts beyond ±45°) over 432 mm with six axes, repeats to ±0.02 mm, weighs 15 kg and lists a 0.99 s cycle time. DENSO does not publish an IP rating for it.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH | DENSO VP-6242 |
Brand | FANUC | DENSO |
Listed price | $16,000 | $20,000 |
Payload | 4 kg | 2.5 kg |
Reach | 550 mm | 432 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Axes | 5 | 6 |
Speed | J1 460°/s; J2 460°/s; J3 520°/s; J4 560°/s; J5 1500°/s | Cycle time 0.99 s |
Arm weight | 19 kg | 15 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series | Not specified |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH: listed from $16,000
DENSO VP-6242: listed from $20,000
Difference: $4,000
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH costs roughly 20% less
Five axes against six
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH drops one wrist axis to gain speed, with a 1500°/s J5 axis for vertical pick-and-place. The VP-6242 keeps six axes, so it can tilt parts and approach fixtures from an angle, at the cost of payload.
Payload, reach and precision
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH carries 4 kg over 550 mm, against 2.5 kg over 432 mm. FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm against ±0.02 mm from DENSO. The FANUC is rated IP67; we found no official IP rating for the VP-6242.
Weight and installation
The VP-6242 weighs 15 kg, 4 kg less than the 19 kg LR Mate 200iD/4SH. Both fit on benches and inside enclosures, and both suit cleanroom-style benchtop cells.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/4SH
High-speed pick-and-place
Packaging
Small-part handling near coolant
Best applications for the DENSO VP-6242
Angled light assembly
Lab automation
Compact benchtop cells
LR Mate 200iD/4SH advantages
About 20% lower listed price
4 kg payload
±0.01 mm repeatability
IP67 protection
LR Mate 200iD/4SH limitations
Five axes
DENSO VP-6242 advantages
Six axes
15 kg arm
DENSO VP-6242 limitations
2.5 kg payload
No published IP rating
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH for fast pick-and-place. Choose the DENSO VP-6242 for angled light assembly.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH or the DENSO VP-6242?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH is listed from $16,000 and the VP-6242 from $20,000, a difference of $4,000.
How many axes do they have?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH has five axes; the VP-6242 six.
Which robot carries more?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH carries 4 kg; the VP-6242 2.5 kg.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH publishes ±0.01 mm and the VP-6242 ±0.02 mm.
How heavy are they?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH weighs 19 kg; the VP-6242 15 kg.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 200iD/4SH for speed. Choose the VP-6242 for angled assembly.
