FANUC LR Mate 200iD vs Epson C8: 7–8 kg Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD and the Epson C8 cover the same envelope: 717 mm and 711 mm to the wrist center. The C8 carries 8 kg, 1 kg more, and lists a 0.31 s cycle time. The LR Mate 200iD repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 25 kg and is listed about 13% lower.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD is the better value for 7 kg tending and assembly, with half the arm weight, IP67 and a listed price $2,500 lower. The Epson C8 is the better choice for 8 kg loads and fast cleanroom handling.
LR Mate 200iD and C8 at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD carries 7 kg over 717 mm with six axes, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 25 kg, is rated IP67 with IP69K as an option and runs on the R-30iB Plus or R-30iB Mate Plus controller.
The Epson C8 carries 8 kg (3 kg rated) over 711 mm to the wrist center, repeats to ±0.02 mm, weighs 49 kg (53 kg for the IP67 model) and lists a 0.31 s cycle time on the RC700A controller. Epson offers IP67 and ISO Class 3 versions.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD | Epson C8 |
Brand | FANUC | Epson |
Listed price | $17,500 | $20,000 |
Payload | 7 kg | 8 kg |
Reach | 717 mm | 711 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.020 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | J1 450°/s; J2 380°/s; J3 520°/s; J4 550°/s; J5 545°/s; J6 1000°/s | 0.31 s standard cycle time |
Arm weight | 25 kg | 49 kg |
IP rating | IP67 (IP69K optional) | IP67 version available |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | Epson RC700-A |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD: listed from $17,500
Epson C8: listed from $20,000
Difference: $2,500
The LR Mate 200iD costs roughly 13% less
Payload, reach and precision
The C8 carries 8 kg, 1 kg more, though Epson rates it at 3 kg. Reach is practically the same: 717 mm and 711 mm. FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm against ±0.02 mm from Epson.
Weight and protection
The LR Mate 200iD weighs 25 kg, about half the 49 kg C8, which matters on machine tops and carts. FANUC rates it IP67 as standard with IP69K optional. Epson offers an IP67 C8 model at 53 kg and an ISO Class 3 cleanroom model.
Speed and controllers
Epson publishes a 0.31 s cycle time for the C8 with 1 kg. FANUC publishes joint speeds up to 1000°/s on J6 for the LR Mate 200iD, which runs on the R-30iB Plus or Mate Plus with FANUC's vision and safety options.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD
Machine tending
Food and washdown cells
Small-part assembly
Best applications for the Epson C8
8 kg handling
Fast pick-and-place
Cleanroom electronics
LR Mate 200iD advantages
About 13% lower listed price
25 kg arm
±0.01 mm repeatability
IP67 standard, IP69K optional
LR Mate 200iD limitations
7 kg payload
Epson C8 advantages
8 kg maximum payload
0.31 s cycle time
IP67 and cleanroom versions
Epson C8 limitations
49 kg arm
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD for value and a light arm. Choose the Epson C8 for 8 kg and fast cleanroom handling.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD or the Epson C8?
The LR Mate 200iD is listed from $17,500 and the C8 from $20,000, a difference of $2,500.
Which robot carries more?
The C8 lists 8 kg maximum; the LR Mate 200iD 7 kg.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 200iD publishes ±0.01 mm and the C8 ±0.02 mm.
How heavy are they?
The LR Mate 200iD weighs 25 kg; the C8 49 kg.
What IP ratings do they have?
The LR Mate 200iD is IP67 with IP69K optional; Epson offers an IP67 version of the C8.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 200iD for value. Choose the C8 for 8 kg loads.
