FANUC LR Mate 200iD vs Kawasaki BA006N: Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD and the Kawasaki BA006N carry 7 and 6 kg but serve different jobs. The LR Mate 200iD is a 25 kg compact arm reaching 717 mm at ±0.01 mm. The BA006N is a 150 kg arc welding robot reaching 1445 mm. The LR Mate is listed about 49% lower.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD is the better choice for compact tending and assembly, with ±0.01 mm, IP67 and a listed price $16,700 lower. The Kawasaki BA006N is the better choice for arc welding, with a hollow welding arm and 1445 mm reach.
LR Mate 200iD and BA006N 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 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 | Kawasaki BA006N |
Brand | FANUC | Kawasaki |
Listed price | $17,500 | $34,200 |
Payload | 7 kg | 6 kg |
Reach | 717 mm | 1445 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.06 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | J1 450°/s; J2 380°/s; J3 520°/s; J4 550°/s; J5 545°/s; J6 1000°/s | Not specified |
Arm weight | 25 kg | 150 kg |
IP rating | IP67 (IP69K optional) | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | F60 / F01 |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD: listed from $17,500
Kawasaki BA006N: listed from $34,200
Difference: $16,700
The LR Mate 200iD costs roughly 49% less
Different purposes
The BA006N routes torch cables through its hollow upper arm and reaches 1445 mm, about twice the 717 mm of the LR Mate 200iD. The LR Mate is a compact handling robot for machine interiors, benches and small cells.
Precision and payload
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm against ±0.06 mm from Kawasaki. The LR Mate 200iD carries 7 kg against 6 kg. For loading chucks, inserting parts and inspection, the FANUC is the precise choice.
Weight and protection
The LR Mate 200iD weighs 25 kg against 150 kg for the BA006N. FANUC rates it IP67 with IP69K optional; Kawasaki's sheet does not state an IP rating for the BA006N.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD
Machine tending
Food and washdown cells
Small-part assembly
Best applications for the Kawasaki BA006N
MIG/MAG arc welding
Medium welding fixtures
Kawasaki-standard welding cells
LR Mate 200iD advantages
About 49% lower listed price
±0.01 mm repeatability
25 kg arm
IP67 protection
LR Mate 200iD limitations
717 mm reach
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 for compact tending. Choose the Kawasaki BA006N for arc welding.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD or the Kawasaki BA006N?
The LR Mate 200iD is listed from $17,500 and the BA006N from $34,200, a difference of $16,700.
Which robot is for welding?
The BA006N, a dedicated arc welding robot.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 200iD publishes ±0.01 mm and the BA006N ±0.06 mm.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The BA006N reaches 1445 mm; the LR Mate 200iD 717 mm.
How heavy are they?
The LR Mate 200iD weighs 25 kg; the BA006N 150 kg.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 200iD for tending. Choose the BA006N for welding.
