FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC vs Kawasaki BA006N: Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC and the Kawasaki BA006N belong to different worlds. The 7LC is a 27 kg clean version of the LR Mate with IP67, an IP69K option and ±0.01 mm. The BA006N is a 150 kg arc welding robot reaching 1445 mm. The 7LC is listed about 39% lower.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC is the better choice for clean, food, pharmaceutical and precision handling, with a listed price $13,200 lower. The Kawasaki BA006N is the better choice for arc welding.
LR Mate 200iD/7LC and BA006N 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 Kawasaki BA006N carries 6 kg over 1445 mm, repeats to ±0.06 mm (ISO 9283) and weighs 150 kg according to Kawasaki's specification sheet. It is a dedicated arc welding robot. The sheet does not state an IP rating.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC | Kawasaki BA006N |
Brand | FANUC | Kawasaki |
Listed price | $21,000 | $34,200 |
Payload | 7 kg | 6 kg |
Reach | 911 mm | 1445 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.06 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 | 150 kg |
IP rating | IP67 (IP69K optional) | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | F60 / F01 |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC: listed from $21,000
Kawasaki BA006N: listed from $34,200
Difference: $13,200
The LR Mate 200iD/7LC costs roughly 39% less
Different purposes
The 7LC is built for clean and hygienic cells, with IP67 standard and IP69K optional for high-pressure washdown. The BA006N is built for arc welding, with torch cables routed through its hollow upper arm and 1445 mm of reach.
Precision and payload
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm against ±0.06 mm from Kawasaki. The 7LC carries 7 kg against 6 kg. Fine handling of medical parts, electronics and food packs favors the FANUC.
Weight and installation
The 7LC weighs 27 kg against 150 kg for the BA006N, which simplifies enclosures and carts. Kawasaki's sheet does not state an IP rating for the BA006N, which is typical for a welding robot used in dry, spatter-prone cells.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/7LC
Food and pharmaceutical washdown
Clean electronics handling
Precision assembly
Best applications for the Kawasaki BA006N
MIG/MAG arc welding
Medium welding fixtures
Kawasaki-standard welding cells
LR Mate 200iD/7LC advantages
About 39% lower listed price
±0.01 mm repeatability
IP69K option
27 kg arm
LR Mate 200iD/7LC limitations
Not a welding robot
Kawasaki BA006N advantages
Welding-ready design
1445 mm reach
Kawasaki BA006N limitations
±0.06 mm repeatability
150 kg arm
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC for clean and precise handling. Choose the Kawasaki BA006N for arc welding.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC or the Kawasaki BA006N?
The LR Mate 200iD/7LC is listed from $21,000 and the BA006N from $34,200, a difference of $13,200.
Which robot is for welding?
The BA006N, a dedicated arc welding robot.
Which robot suits washdown?
The LR Mate 200iD/7LC, rated IP67 with IP69K optional.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 200iD/7LC publishes ±0.01 mm and the BA006N ±0.06 mm.
How heavy are they?
The LR Mate 200iD/7LC weighs 27 kg; the BA006N 150 kg.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the 7LC for clean handling. Choose the BA006N for welding.
