FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH vs Epson N6: Compact Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH and the Epson N6 serve different tasks. The LR Mate 200iD/4SH is a fast five-axis arm carrying 4 kg over 550 mm at ±0.01 mm, listed about 33% lower. The N6 is a six-axis folding arm carrying 6 kg over 1010 mm.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH is the better value for fast vertical pick-and-place, with ±0.01 mm, IP67 and a listed price $8,000 lower. The Epson N6 is the better choice for six-axis handling that needs about 1 m of reach in a compact cell.
LR Mate 200iD/4SH and N6 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 Epson Flexion N6 (1000 mm model) carries 6 kg (3 kg rated) over 1010 mm to the wrist center with six axes, repeats to ±0.04 mm, weighs 69 kg and runs on the RC700A controller. Its folding arm reaches the space beside its own base. Epson lists no IP rating for it.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH | Epson N6 |
Brand | FANUC | Epson |
Listed price | $16,000 | $24,000 |
Payload | 4 kg | 6 kg |
Reach | 550 mm | 1010 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.04 mm |
Axes | 5 | 6 |
Speed | J1 460°/s; J2 460°/s; J3 520°/s; J4 560°/s; J5 1500°/s | Not specified |
Arm weight | 19 kg | 69 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series | Epson RC700-A |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH: listed from $16,000
Epson N6: listed from $24,000
Difference: $8,000
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH costs roughly 33% less
Five axes against a six-axis folding arm
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH drops one wrist axis for speed, with a 1500°/s J5 axis for vertical pick-and-place. The N6 keeps six axes, reaches 1010 mm and folds back on itself to serve fixtures beside and behind its base.
Payload and precision
The N6 carries 6 kg maximum (3 kg rated) against 4 kg. FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm against ±0.04 mm from Epson, which favors the FANUC for fine placement.
Weight and protection
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH weighs 19 kg against 69 kg for the N6. FANUC rates it IP67, so it can work near coolant and washdown; Epson lists no IP rating for the N6.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/4SH
High-speed pick-and-place
Packaging
Small-part handling near coolant
Best applications for the Epson N6
Six-axis handling at 1 m
Multi-fixture handling around the base
Clean enclosed cells
LR Mate 200iD/4SH advantages
About 33% lower listed price
±0.01 mm repeatability
19 kg arm
LR Mate 200iD/4SH limitations
Five axes
550 mm reach
Epson N6 advantages
Six axes
1010 mm reach
6 kg maximum payload
Epson N6 limitations
69 kg arm
No IP rating listed
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH for fast pick-and-place. Choose the Epson N6 for six-axis reach.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH or the Epson N6?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH is listed from $16,000 and the N6 from $24,000, a difference of $8,000.
How many axes do they have?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH has five axes; the N6 six.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The N6 reaches 1010 mm to the wrist center; the LR Mate 200iD/4SH 550 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH publishes ±0.01 mm and the N6 ±0.04 mm.
How heavy are they?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH weighs 19 kg; the N6 69 kg.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 200iD/4SH for speed. Choose the N6 for six-axis reach.
