FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC vs Epson N6: Compact Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC and the Epson N6 both suit clean enclosed cells. The LR Mate 200iD/7LC carries 7 kg over 911 mm, repeats to ±0.01 mm and is listed about 13% lower. The N6 reaches 1010 mm with a folding arm and weighs 69 kg.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC is the better value for clean handling and washdown, with ±0.01 mm, an IP69K option and a listed price $3,000 lower. The Epson N6 is the better choice for folding-arm layouts that need about 1 m of reach.
LR Mate 200iD/7LC and N6 at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC carries 7 kg over 911 mm with six axes, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 27 kg, is rated IP67 with IP69K as an option and runs on the R-30iB Plus controller. FANUC states that it meets clean room standards but does not list an ISO class on its page.
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/7LC | Epson N6 |
Brand | FANUC | Epson |
Listed price | $21,000 | $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 (IP69K optional) | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | Epson RC700-A |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC: listed from $21,000
Epson N6: listed from $24,000
Difference: $3,000
The LR Mate 200iD/7LC costs roughly 13% less
Reach and design
The N6 reaches 1010 mm, about 99 mm beyond the 911 mm of the LR Mate 200iD/7LC. Its folding arm works close to its base, which helps in enclosed cells with fixtures on several sides.
Precision and protection
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm against ±0.04 mm from Epson. The 7LC is rated IP67 with IP69K optional for high-pressure washdown, which suits food and pharmaceutical cells. Epson lists no IP rating for the N6.
Weight and payload
The LR Mate 200iD/7LC weighs 27 kg, less than half the 69 kg N6, and carries 7 kg against 6 kg maximum. Lighter arms simplify enclosures, carts and machine-top mounting.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/7LC
Clean handling with washdown
Pharmaceutical and food cells
Precision assembly
Best applications for the Epson N6
Folding-arm compact cells
Multi-fixture handling around the base
Clean enclosed handling
LR Mate 200iD/7LC advantages
About 13% lower listed price
±0.01 mm repeatability
IP69K option
27 kg arm
LR Mate 200iD/7LC limitations
No ISO class named on FANUC's page
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/7LC for clean washdown cells. Choose the Epson N6 for folding-arm layouts.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC or the Epson N6?
The LR Mate 200iD/7LC is listed from $21,000 and the N6 from $24,000, a difference of $3,000.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The N6 reaches 1010 mm to the wrist center; the LR Mate 200iD/7LC 911 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 200iD/7LC publishes ±0.01 mm and the N6 ±0.04 mm.
Which robot suits washdown?
The LR Mate 200iD/7LC, rated IP67 with IP69K optional.
How heavy are they?
The LR Mate 200iD/7LC weighs 27 kg; the N6 69 kg.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 200iD/7LC for washdown. Choose the N6 for folding-arm layouts.
