FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC vs Yaskawa AR700: Robot Comparison
Updated: 12 hours ago
IN A NUTSHELL
🔎 THE KEY DIFFERENCE This is a load-versus-reach trade-off: Yaskawa Motoman AR700 has the higher stated load capacity, while FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC has the longer stated reach. Start with the constraint your task actually has. |
→ CONSIDER FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC Consider it when reaching farther matters more than the higher payload of the alternative. This article compares 7 kg with a published reach of 911 mm; include the gripper and part in the load. |
→ CONSIDER Yaskawa Motoman AR700 Consider it when additional load capacity matters more than extra reach. This article compares 8 kg with a published reach of 727 mm; include the gripper and part in the load. |
💡 THE TAKEAWAY Choose the robot that handles your actual tool and part through the required path, with controls and support your team can use. Compare complete installation quotes, rather than arm-only prices. |
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC and the Yaskawa Motoman AR700 are small robots for opposite environments. The 7LC is FANUC's clean-room LR Mate, with IP67 and optional IP69K. The AR700 is a small arc welding robot carrying 8 kg, listed about 26% lower.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC is the right choice for clean rooms, pharma, food and electronics, with ±0.01 mm and 911 mm reach. The Yaskawa AR700 is the right choice for welding small parts, with 8 kg and a listed price $5,500 lower.
LR Mate 200iD/7LC and AR700 at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC carries 7 kg over 911 mm, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 27 kg and runs on the R-30iB Mate Plus controller. FANUC rates it IP67, with IP69K as an option for hot, high-pressure cleaning.
The Yaskawa Motoman AR700 carries 8 kg over 727 mm, repeats to ±0.02 mm, weighs 32 kg and runs on the YRC1000 controller.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC | Yaskawa Motoman AR700 |
Brand | FANUC | Yaskawa Motoman |
Listed price | $21,000 | $15,500 |
Payload | 7 kg | 8 kg |
Reach | 911 mm | 727 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | 27 kg | 32 kg |
IP rating | IP67 (IP69K optional) | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | YRC1000 |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC: listed from $21,000
Yaskawa AR700: listed from $15,500
Difference: $5,500
The AR700 costs roughly 26% less
Environment
FANUC says the 7LC meets clean room standards and offers IP69K for washdown, which suits semiconductor, medical, pharmaceutical and food work. The AR700 is built for welding cells, where spatter and fumes are the concern rather than contamination.
Reach, payload and precision
The 7LC reaches 911 mm at ±0.01 mm; the AR700 reaches 727 mm at ±0.02 mm and carries 8 kg against 7 kg. The 7LC weighs 27 kg, the AR700 32 kg.
Controllers and installation
The 7LC runs on the compact R-30iB Mate Plus and mounts on the floor, upside-down or at an angle. The AR700 runs on the YRC1000 and installs on the floor, wall, ceiling or tilted. They rarely compete for the same job.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/7LC
Clean-room handling
Pharma and medical automation
Washdown food handling
Best applications for the Yaskawa AR700
Arc welding of small parts
Compact welding cells
Cutting
LR Mate 200iD/7LC advantages
Clean-room design
IP67, IP69K optional
±0.01 mm repeatability
LR Mate 200iD/7LC limitations
About $5,500 higher listed price
Yaskawa AR700 advantages
About 26% lower listed price
Built for arc welding
Yaskawa AR700 limitations
727 mm reach
Not a clean-room robot
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC for clean environments. Choose the Yaskawa AR700 for welding.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7LC or the Yaskawa AR700?
The AR700 is listed from $15,500 and the 7LC from $21,000, a difference of $5,500.
Which robot is built for clean rooms?
The LR Mate 200iD/7LC.
Which robot is built for welding?
The AR700.
What protection does the 7LC have?
IP67 standard, with IP69K as an option.
Which robot is more precise?
The 7LC publishes ±0.01 mm and the AR700 ±0.02 mm.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the 7LC for clean rooms. Choose the AR700 for welding.
