FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L vs Epson N6: 1 m Compact Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L and the Epson N6 both reach close to 1 m: 911 mm and 1010 mm. The LR Mate 200iD/7L carries 7 kg, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 27 kg and is listed about 21% lower. The N6 uses a folding arm and weighs 69 kg.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L is the better value for 7 kg tending and assembly, with ±0.01 mm, IP67 and a listed price $5,000 lower. The Epson N6 is the better choice when a folding arm must serve fixtures around its base.
LR Mate 200iD/7L and N6 at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L carries 7 kg over 911 mm with six axes, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 27 kg, is rated IP67 and runs on the R-30iB Plus or R-30iB Mate Plus controller.
The Epson Flexion N6 (1000 mm model) carries 6 kg (3 kg rated) over 1010 mm to the wrist center, 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/7L | Epson N6 |
Brand | FANUC | Epson |
Listed price | $19,000 | $24,000 |
Payload | 7 kg | 6 kg |
Reach | 911 mm | 1010 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.04 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | J1 370°/s; J2 310°/s; J3 410°/s; J4 550°/s; J5 545°/s; J6 1000°/s | Not specified |
Arm weight | 27 kg | 69 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | Epson RC700-A |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L: listed from $19,000
Epson N6: listed from $24,000
Difference: $5,000
The LR Mate 200iD/7L costs roughly 21% less
Reach and design
The N6 reaches 1010 mm, about 99 mm beyond the 911 mm of the LR Mate 200iD/7L. The bigger difference is layout: the N6's folding arm works close to its own base, while the LR Mate uses a conventional six-axis arm that sweeps outward.
Payload and precision
The LR Mate 200iD/7L carries 7 kg against 6 kg maximum for the N6. FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm against ±0.04 mm from Epson, a clear gap for fine assembly.
Weight and protection
The LR Mate 200iD/7L weighs 27 kg, less than half the 69 kg N6. FANUC rates it IP67, which allows coolant and washdown; Epson lists no IP rating for the N6.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/7L
Machine tending at longer reach
Precision assembly
Washdown or coolant cells
Best applications for the Epson N6
Compact cells with fixtures around the base
6 kg handling
Clean enclosed cells
LR Mate 200iD/7L advantages
About 21% lower listed price
±0.01 mm repeatability
27 kg arm
IP67 protection
LR Mate 200iD/7L limitations
911 mm reach
Epson N6 advantages
1010 mm reach
Folding arm
Epson N6 limitations
±0.04 mm repeatability
69 kg arm
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L for value and precision. Choose the Epson N6 for folding-arm layouts.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L or the Epson N6?
The LR Mate 200iD/7L is listed from $19,000 and the N6 from $24,000, a difference of $5,000.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The N6 reaches 1010 mm to the wrist center; the LR Mate 200iD/7L 911 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 200iD/7L publishes ±0.01 mm and the N6 ±0.04 mm.
How heavy are they?
The LR Mate 200iD/7L weighs 27 kg; the N6 69 kg.
Which robot carries more?
The LR Mate 200iD/7L carries 7 kg; the N6 6 kg maximum.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 200iD/7L for value. Choose the N6 for folding-arm layouts.
